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NamePANERA BREAD #863
Address14835 BALLANTYNE VILLAGE WY
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/23/2025
Final Score @ Grade
99 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed sliced tomatoes and green goddess dressing cooling in WIC from ambient covered in plastic wrap and tight fitting lids. PIC stated procedure is to leave these items vented to allow air to escape. CDI - These items had less than an hour to reach 41F so PIC vented lid and plastic wrap to allow items to quickly cool. (0.5) For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed litter collecting around shared dumpster area. Numerous soiled towels, equipment, and soiled paper products scattered around the dumpster area. Increase cleaning frequency. REPEAT. (0.5)
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed ceiling tile missing above WIC. Observed ceiling tile starting to buckle from frame above ice machine. (0)
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed inadequate lighting where equipment has been removed. This area is located by catering make unit. EHS observed 10 foot candles at make unit where catering orders are prepared and 8 foot candles by speed racks holding bread. Increase lighting frequency. (0)