Panera Bread #1259
1760 US 27 N, Sebring, FL 33870 · Permanent Food Service · License 3801065
What drove the grade
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 1 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Jul 9 follow-up), 5 basic (2 repeats)-10
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitJul 9, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
More time given
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
More time given
- First visitJul 1, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine not sanitizing properly.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine is not sanitizing, operator is setting up 3-compartment sink.
Basic5
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Observed ice scoop handle in container of ice at the front counter, operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Observed employee with bracelet on while engaging in food preparation, employee took bracelet off.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Reach in cooler at the front does not work a work order has been submitted.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer at entrance of kitchen.
Repeat violation
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Observed lid broken on left side of dumpster.
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.