Panera Bread #3346

709 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606 · Permanent Food Service · License 3912985

B
Grade B
Safety score 89 of 100
Latest visit: Aug 4, 2026

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · fixed on the spot · 4 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 4 routine inspection
    2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 2 basic
    -11
  • Safety score89

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

5 violations found
  1. First visitAug 4, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    5 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

      Mop sink requires vacuum breaker before and after splitter.

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.

      One fly in prep area. Manager eliminated, cleaned and sanitized area.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate1

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.

      Two water filters by mop sink show date of 5/25.

    Basic2

    • Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.

      Box of catering containers on floor by hand wash sink. Manager moved box to shelf.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

      Also lid was open and drain plug missing.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

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.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Vacuum breaker, backflow
Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.

Most cited

Plumbing and backflow prevention2
Single-service items1
Garbage and refuse1
Insects, rodents, pests and animals1