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NamePANERA BREAD #922
Address8152 S TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/9/2022
Final Score @ Grade
88.50 B
General CommentsOSV-Facility had their old and new hot water heater on site. The old one is a State Ultra Force-Recovery rate 235 gal/hr, Natural gas. BTU 78000-199900. The new one is AO Smith-78000-199900 BTU, natural gas. 235 gal/hr recovery rate. They have replaced like for like, it is approved.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. Observed no hot water and the HS, or the in facility. The HS was running at 74F. They have been operating since yesterday at 6PM with no hot water CDI-Facility has voluntarily closed. EHS will make a return visit to ensure it is fixed.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed unwashed limes and unwashed pineapples over RTE lettuce and pickles. CDI-PIC rearranged storage order while store was closed and EHS is not going to take repeat points due to they have improved greatly in this area. REPEAT.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No Yes 4-602.12 (A) The Food Contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours. 4-602.11 (A) (5) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, at any time during the when contamination may have occurred. P. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . Observed no operating dish machine and all the dishes are piled up to not allow the use of the 3-comp sink. The hot water isn't working so they couldn't use the three comp for washing either due to the temperature. VR REQUIRED 6/12/2022.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed the prep cooler not working at the line, PIC said the cooler ahs been down for a while and they sue ice on the top. The ice was keeping the food on top in temp., the bottom drawers are above 45F. PIC removed all food from the bottom and voluntarily discarded, the top was moved. This is the same cooler as last inspection that PIC explained had issues-they were not using it last time. REPEAT. Observed a small reach in holding cream cheese above 50F. PIC voluntarily discarded cream cheese. Melon and yogurt were in a cold station under the toaster oven, they were above 45F-the ones stacked to high, the ones on bottom were 43F. PIC said they normally keep them in metal container to help keep the air in. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded, VR REQUIRED 6/12/2022.
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No No Yes 4-301.11 Provide equipment in number and capacity so that cooling, heating, and holding temperatures are achieved. -Pf Observed the prep cooler not working at the line, PIC said the cooler ahs been down for a while and they sue ice on the top. The ice was keeping the food on top in temp., the bottom drawers are above 45F. PIC removed all food from the bottom and voluntarily discarded, the top was moved. This is the same cooler as last inspection-they were not suing it last time. REPEAT. Observed a small reach in holding cream cheese above 50F. PIC voluntarily discarded cream cheese. VR REQUIRED 6/12/2022
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a body of a cockroach in the trash bag they were taking to throw out. PIC said they get them from the water lines. PIC does have pest control service/
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed A/C on line not working. No hot water heater. Prep line cooler and small reach in not working. WIF-crack on the door jam. Rust on shelves through facility. Soda machine cabinet in the front has water damage. WIC 1-door is hard to close. WIF shelf is held up with metal containers underneath. REPEAT.
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No Yes 4-501.110. Maintain the wash solution temperature in mechanical warewashing equipment used to sanitize in accordance with the NC Food Code.- Pf 4-501.15 Operate a warewashing machine in accordance with the data plate. Observed the dish machine not working. Due to no pressure coming out of the hot water heater, dishes cannot be done properly. PIC has voluntarily closed. VR REQUIRED 6/12/2022.
50 0.50 Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure No No Yes 5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf Observed the hot water heater not working. PIC has voluntarily closed the facility. VR REQUIRED 6/12/2022
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes 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 wall tile missing grout throughout facility. Broken floor tiles by the WIC door. Water damage on ceiling tiles in the dining room. REPEAT.