Sebring, Highlands County

PANERA BREAD #1259

1760 US 27 N, Sebring, FL 33870

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Dec 18, 2025
City
Sebring
County
Highlands
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

32-05-4

Detail 24261881

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed bathroom sink in women's bathroom has separated from the wall, operator stated a work order has been placed. Corrective Action Taken

14-11-5

Detail 24261883

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave top part inside is pushed up, in the prep area at front counter.

14-69-4

Detail 24261882

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in the kitchen.

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 23991154

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute at the soda dispenser in the dining room is soiled green/ pink like substance. Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 23991156

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine has debris on it.

08B-38-4

Detail 23991155

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of bread on the floor in the walk in freezer, operator moved. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23991157

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled on the walk in cooler door. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 23991153

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed a stack of cups not inverted on the front counter, operator turned over. Corrected On-Site

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23709210

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on the soda machine in the dining room soiled. Manager cleaned the ice chute. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 23709209

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink on the right side of the front counter area with a hot water temperature of 74F. Manager adjusted the hot water new reading 91F. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23709208

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All bakers cart have a built up of charred food.

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

12A-07-5

Detail 23424403

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee putting on gloves after touching door and not washing hands, operator corrected asked him to stop and wash hands. Corrected On-Site

01B-07-4

Detail 23424401

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed two pints of strawberries in the walk in cooler moldy and leaking. Operator removed and discarded.

14-86-1

Detail 23424402

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels in a spinach container lining in between the spinach to dry it, operator removed the spinach. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 23424397

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed three handwashing sinks with no hot water, operator stated they just put in three new hot water heaters, the two and three compartment sinks have hot water and the dish machine has hot water. Operator corrected by turning on hot water. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23424400

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed four vents above prep area in the kitchen near the three compartment sink soiled.

05-09-4

Detail 23424398

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler on the front line does not have thermometer, operator placed one in there. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23424399

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk in cooler is soiled.

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

12A-09-4

Detail 22512836

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook at makeline leave line and open cooler at front counter where cashier opens cooler with no gloves after touching money. Cook opened cooler, unsanitized surface , and returned to makeline where he handled ready to eat foods touching and wrapping sandwich without first changing gloves and washing hands. Manager reviewed handwashing and glove use with employee. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22512834

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. At inspection one employee hired 6 days ago had not signed the health reporting agreement. Manager had employee sign during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 22512833

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed melon over cut ready to eat melon in walk-in cooler. Manager rearranged shelves Repeat Violation

23-01-4

Detail 22512837

Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed grey growth behind nozzles of drink dispenser. Manager cleaned with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22512835

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle of water with no label. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 22206211

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed self service ice dispenser at dining area with black slimy buildup on ice chute.

13-04-4

Detail 22206210

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed line cook with no beard guard. Manager had employee apply beard guard. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 22206212

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoops stored in container with buildup of bust and debris. Manager removed all to dishwash area. Corrected On-Site

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 21708746

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided by inspector at inspection via email Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21708743

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute at self service dispenser with brown slime on chute. Manager had area cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21708742

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 21708745

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing watches preparing open food. Manager had employees remove watches and wash hands. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21708747

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager had employees rearrange dishes. Corrected On-Site

16-48-4

Detail 21708744

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Manager replaced in dishwash.

Oct 26, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 21525767

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager put on list for today. Corrective Action Taken

08B-17-4

Detail 21525768

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed catering box of food for pickup stored under unwashed vegetables in walk-in cooler. Manager moved to another shelf. Corrected On-Site

Aug 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

27-05-4

Detail 21255310

Intermediate - Handwash sink providing water through a mixing valve or combination faucet not hot. Adjusted water valves to allow hand wash with correct temp. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21255311

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed two brooms stored against the front of the handsink at the front counter. Employee moved to another location. Corrected On-Site

32-11-5

Detail 21255309

Intermediate - Lack of paper towels. Corrected by manager. Corrected On-Site

Mar 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

27-16-4

Detail 20905138

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20905135

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager had employee empty ice and clean. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 20905136

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at front counter bread station.

36-12-4

Detail 20905139

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor tile grout at front bread slicing area is receded and food is collected in grout lines.

16-48-4

Detail 20905137

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Manager sent back through dishwash. Corrected On-Site

Jul 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

31A-11-4

Detail 20314667

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

16-21-4

Detail 20314664

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

13-07-4

Detail 20314670

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator removed the item. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20314668

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

14-69-4

Detail 20314665

Basic - Ice buildup inwalk-in freezer.

25-06-4

Detail 20314666

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted the item. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 20314669

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at the Three Compartment Sink.