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NamePANERA BREAD #1218
Address5940 FAIRVIEW RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28210
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/23/2026
Final Score @ Grade
99 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 0 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed various containers of spoiled and moldy strawberries in WIC during inspection. CDI - Both containers voluntarily discarded. 0 pts.
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 various food items cooling while in covered containers in WIC during inspection. Observed various items placed in prep units while in cooling process. CDI - All items uncovered. Items in prep units moved to WIC. All items began cooling hastily. 0.5 pts. 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 .
42 0.50 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed a multitude of avocados in prep units while still baring produce stickers during inspection. Ensure all produce is properly washed prior to use. 0.5 pts.
49 0 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 food debris on bottom of RIFs during inspection. More frequent or thorough cleaning necessary to preclude pest harborage. 0 pts.
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 food and packaging debris on WIF floor during inspection. More frequent or thorough cleaning necessary to preclude pest harborage. 0 pts.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee belongings being stored above and in conjunction with customer foods in bakery WIC during inspection. CDI - Belongings moved to appropriate location. 0 pts.