FT. MYERS, Lee County

PANERA BREAD #6008

6901 DANIELS PKWY, STE 100, FT. MYERS, FL 33912

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 Intermediate
Feb 18, 2026
City
FT. MYERS
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Feb 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31A-09-4

Detail 24377635

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in back food prep area blocked by cart. Operator removed cart. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 24377636

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed togo bags of food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed bags off of floor on to shelving. Corrected On-Site

02D-03-4

Detail 24377638

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. On front counter, cookies and scones packed for customer self service not properly labeled. Educated operator on proper labeling requirements. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 24377637

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

25-02-4

Detail 24377639

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons, forks, and knives at soup station.

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 24131024

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm) after running, sanitizer bucket was replaced, machine primed, and dishes resanitized at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 24131022

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added, missing one vacuum breaker.

02D-03-4

Detail 24131023

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. On front counter, cookies and scones packed for customer self service not properly labeled. Repeat Violation

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 23525829

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Far end cook line handwash sink blocked by bread rack. Operator cleared the sink for proper use. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 23525830

Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.

24-08-4

Detail 23525832

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

02D-03-4

Detail 23525831

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. On front counter by register, observed bagged scone and cookies packaged on site, missing proper label. Repeat Violation

Aug 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 23102987

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), sanitizer chemical bucket is empty. Operator replaced the chemicals and primed the machine, 50ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23102988

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Back wall flip top reach-in cooler on cook line: soft salami (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding); provolone (46F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (46F - Cold Holding) for 3 hours 30 minutes per operator. Operator iced down all foods for quick cooling. Operator states a work order has been submitted. Discussed with operator using ice daily to help ensure proper cold holding. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-20-5

Detail 23102985

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the chute of the ice machine for customer self service. Warning

10-12-5

Detail 23102986

Basic - Bread paddle stored on soiled surface between uses, on top of bread oven. Warning

02D-03-4

Detail 23102989

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed bagged cookies prepared on site for customer self service by front registers. Repeat Violation Warning

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

02D-03-4

Detail 22814277

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Scones and cookies packed for customer self service at front counter not labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Time Extended

Apr 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 22809838

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) after running three times. Operator set up manual sanitation in triple sink, Sink and Surface cleaner sanitizer - 500 ppm DDBSA and 1200 ppm lactic acid. Warning

12A-13-4

Detail 22809834

High Priority - 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. At dishwashing area, observed employee wash dirty dishes, handle clean dishes, no handwash. Discussed with operator proper handwashing techniques. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22809839

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Main sandwich station reach-in cooler: cooked onions (48F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (48F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (45F - Cold Holding); soft salami (49F - Cold Holding) for 5 hours per operator. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22809835

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Main sandwich station reach-in cooler: cooked onions (48F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (48F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (45F - Cold Holding); soft salami (49F - Cold Holding) for 5 hours per operator. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22809832

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. On cook line far end and in dishwashing area, with carts. Operator cleared the sinks for use. Corrected On-Site Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 22809833

Intermediate - Incomplete written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time markings in written plan inconsistent, some foods not indicated in plan and are being held using time. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22809837

Basic - Food stored on floor. In right end of kitchen walk-in cooler, bags of packaged catering food orders stored on floor. Operator moved onto cart. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-03-4

Detail 22809836

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Scones and cookies packed for customer self service at front counter not labeled. Warning

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 22300057

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bread rack blocking handwash sink at entrance to cook line left side. Operator moved the cart. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 22300060

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator unable to locate written procedures at time of inspection. Provided operator with time as a public health control form. Corrective Action Taken

24-07-4

Detail 22300059

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Paddles stored on soiled surface on top of unused bread over far right side of main kitchen.

33-16-4

Detail 22300058

Basic - Open shared dumpster lid. Operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 21653112

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg wash 2 hours (50F - Cold Holding) under oven reach in cooler in kitchen line. And rice pilaf (48F - Cold Holding ) in bottom drawer in reach in cooler next to window line.

05-09-4

Detail 21653111

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer in reach in coolers in kitchen line.

Aug 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 21271552

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); cooked beans mix (50F - Cold Holding) for less then 2 hours.

10-17-4

Detail 21271551

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between equipment in first reach in cooler by kitchen line window. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site

Mar 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-41-4

Detail 20926704

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwashing machine chlorine at 0 ppm . Operator setup three compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken

13-07-4

Detail 20926705

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing jewelry while handling food. Operator educated employee and removed jewelry. Corrected On-Site

Nov 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 20633948

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0ppm. Operator primed sanitizer and called technician. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 20633947

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in back food prep area blocked by trash container. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 20633944

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water temperature at handwash sink in back food prep area reaching 88°F (waited 3 minutes). Observed hot water temperature at handwash sink at end soup station reaching 91°F (waited 3 minutes). Operator opened hot water valve. Rechecked temperature at 100°F. Corrected On-Site

24-07-4

Detail 20633945

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice bucket stored on floor. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 20633946

Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath handwash sink in back food prep area.