Panera Bread #4703
222 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431 · Permanent Food Service · License 6013802
What drove the grade
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 17 routine inspection3 high priority (2 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 1 basic-17
- Administrative complaint on Aug 17Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score63
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 17, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Back wall right flip top: ham (48°F - Cold Holding); Turkey (48°F - Cold Holding). Operator states not prepared or portioned today and in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Operator removed over stack of food and moved to walk in cooler to quick chill.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Observed employee loading dishwasher with dirty dishes then unloaded clean ones without washing hands first. Informed operator of proper handwashing. Employee then washed his hands.
Fixed on the spot
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Observed employee grabbing trash can then walked at the back of the kitchen, grabbed clean lids for steam table, without washing hands first. Informed operator of proper handwashing. Operator educated employee and advised to wash hands; employee returned to the back and started to break down boxes;
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Basic1
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth Sink and Surface ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Sanitizer Bucket Sink and Surface(00), Operator remade bucket at 270ppm.
Fixed on the spot
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.