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NamePANERA BREAD #1043
Address9321 J W CLAY BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/29/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General CommentsEHS observed sanitizer at 3comp sink at 0ppm lactic acid. No dishes were actively being sanitized. EHS observed sanitizer dispensing from nozzle at proper concentrations (1875 ppm lactic acid) but once sink was full, sanitizer concentration quickly diminished. EHS observed sanitizer in cloth storage buckets at proper sanitizer concentrations. Ensure sanitizer is maintained at proper concentrations when being used to sanitize. EHS recommended facility have sanitizer dispenser serviced.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P- Observed food employee wash hands and not use a barrier to turn off the faucet thus recontaminating hands. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on using a barrier to turn off faucet and food employee rewashed hands. -0-
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf- Observed no paper towels dispensing from paper towel dispenser at handsink near ice machine. -CDI- PIC provided paper towel roll. Ensure paper towel dispenser is properly functioning at all times. -0-
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed strawberries above RTE cut lettuce and salad mix in WIC. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. **REPEAT** -3- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed milk and yogurt above at 42F in milk cooler at FOH. Observed ambient air of unit at 42F. -CDI- PIC moved items to WIF to cool back down and lowered temperature of unit. At end of inspection, ambient air observed at 30F. -0- For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
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 portioned steak cooling in WIC in individual closed plastic bags densely packed in metal container with lid. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper cooling methods and PIC removed items and placed on sheet trays with bags vented to facilitate rapid cooling. -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 .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flying pests. -0-
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 food employee engaging in food prep with wrist watch. -0-
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 wet stacking with dishes stored as clean. -0-
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed drying/storage racks for soup containers with heavy rusting and some rusting on storage racks used for other clean dish storage. -0- 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed air vent cover missing on ice machine. Replace.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed vent hood at dish machine in need of cleaning. Observed multiple bread pans with food debris. Per PIC, food grade paper is placed on bread pans while in use, and they are not a direct FCS. Ensure items are being cleaned after use to eliminate accumulation of food debris. -0.5-
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed loose faucet at 3-comp sink. Tighten. -0-
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 slight dust buildup on walls behind ice machine. -0- 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 paper towels not dispensing from handsink near ice machine. Repair.