PANERA BREAD BAKERY CAFE 4739
7655 W ATLANTIC AVE 101, Delray Beach, FL, 33446
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 28, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (7)
- 12A-29-4Critical
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
High Priority - 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 handle customer payment and then immediately apply gloves and begin handling bread without first washing hands. Reviewed handwashing requirements with operator.
High Priority
- 01B-02-5Critical
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in salad bar area house made green goddess dressing (63F - Cold Holding). Per Operator not prepped or portioned today. Items stored for more than 4 hours overnight in salad bar cooler drawer. Operator discarded.
High Priority
- 03A-02-5CriticalRepeat
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in salad bar area house made green goddess dressing (63F - Cold Holding). Per Operator not prepped or portioned today. Items stored for more than 4 hours overnight in salad bar cooler drawer. Operator discarded. See stop sale. mozzarella cheese (57F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored on shallow bed of ice at front soup prep line. Per operator, item was moved from walk in cooler less than 3 hours ago. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Repeat Violation** **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 41-10-4CriticalCorrected on site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed in dry storage a bottle of bleach stored above single service utensils. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 14-11-5
Equipment in poor repair.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in drive through window, soda machine leaking water on to go prep counter.
Basic
- 33-16-4Corrected on site
In the rear of building Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lids.
Basic - In the rear of building Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lids. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 24-08-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic food storage containers wet nesting at cook line storage shelf.
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic food storage containers wet nesting at cook line storage shelf.
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.