Panera Bread Store 2794
5810 20 St, Vero Beach, FL 32966 · Permanent Food Service · License 4105391
What drove the grade
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 13 complaint inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 3 basic (2 repeats)-10
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitOct 13, 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:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area.
Under hand sink on front cook line
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Dish area hand sink. Operator added napkins next to hand sink. Waiting on delivery of paper towels
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Repeat violation
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Plastic cups at drive thru area
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Old oven and coolers being stored near back door
Repeat violation
Earlier inspections 1
A94Complaint inspection4 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 10, 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.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Utensil bins have old food debris. Gasket on cooler drawer storing liquid eggs
Fixed on the spot
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Old coolers and cooking equipment stored in kitchen
Repeat violation
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.