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NamePANERA BREAD #922
Address8152 S TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/9/2022
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY. Observed the dish machine to have a concentration of 0ppm while being used. Sanitizer solution container was observed with low levels of remaining solution. CDI - Sanitizer solution line was replaced into a readily available, concentrated sanitizer solution container. After priming and running for 2 additional cycles, machine was properly producing concentrated sanitizer at approximately 100 ppm. REPEAT.
24 0 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19 (C ) (4) (5) Follow written procedures for cold foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 6 hours. The food shall be discarded if the temperature of the food exceeds 70 F, after the food has completed its 6 hour hold time, if the food is in unmarked containers, or marked with a time that exceeds the 6 hour time limit. -P Observed TCS food items (Almond milk, half and half, and whole milk) on a 6 hour TPHC cycle at the coffee station. Items were marked for discard at 12:46 at time of inspection. CDI - PIC voluntarily disposed of past time TPHC food items.
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed four (4) TCS foods (cheese soufflé sauce, artichoke soufflé sauce, bacon and spinach soufflé sauce, and shredded Asiago cheese placed in bakers WIC to cool with closed lids. CDI - Lids were removed from containers to allow for proper cooling. EHS provided establishment with charts for two step cooling and prepared TCS food cooling. REPEAT.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed one (1) food employee with bands and bracelets. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed one (1) food employee with short cropped hair style with no effective hair restraint.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed one (1) spoon handle in feta crumbles with handle making contact with the food. 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed three (3) spoon handles in sliced almonds, crispy carrots, and wonton strips with handle making contact with the food. CDI - Handles were elevated out of food items to prevent potential contamination.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed recently sanitized food containers stacked while wet. Separate out sanitized equipment and utensils to improve air drying.
53 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned Yes No No 6-302.11 Supply toilet tissue at each toilet. -Pf Observed women’s restroom accessibility toilet without toilet paper. CDI - Paper was provided from readily available supply.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained Yes No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed cardboard dumpster and dumpster doors open at time of inspection. CDI - Door were closed before returning to interior premises.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed minor accumulation of debris (soup cup, cardboard scraps) on freezer floor.