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NamePANERA BREAD #1686
Address3207 PINEVILLE-MATTHEWS RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28226
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/16/2024
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed boxes of unwashed tomatoes being stored above ready to eat foods such as juices and smoothies. CDI: Items reorganized. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed pans with sticker residue remaining stored stacked on shelf as clean. CDI: Pans removed for washing. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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 .
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Observed romaine lettuce cooling in cooler drawer after 4 hours still above 41F. CDI: Product voluntarily discarded. For more information, please visit: www.meckncgov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed two prep units (drive thru salad and sandwich) holding above 41F. CDI: All items removed and cooled in walk in freezer as product was temped less than 4 hours prior below 41F. Sandwich unit returned to 38F during inspection. Top rail of salad unit shows 26F on the digital thermometer but was 40F by end of inspection. PIC placed a work order for the prep cooler. Drawers were holding properly. PIC switched to another cold hold line for salad items that was holding at 36F. Observed drive thru milk cooler holding items above 41F. CDI: Milk voluntarily discarded. VERIFICATION REQUIRED. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed one unlabeled spray bottle with a small amount of unknown liquid stored in the chemical area. CDI: Bottle voluntarily discarded.
33 0 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 romaine cooling in cooler drawer while tightly covered. CDI: Product voluntarily discarded. Observed portioned steak and chicken cooling in cooler drawers while tightly wrapped. CDI: Products moved to walk in freezer to cool. Ensure staff are temping products after prepping and if they are above 41F, they are cooled using an approved method in the walk in cooler. 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 .
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed a few metal pans wet stacked. CDI: Pans removed for rewashing.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed chipping vertical shelf supports for clean dish rack. Observed splash guards on handsinks in need of reaffixing to sides of sinks. 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed 2 damaged ladles stored as clean. CDI: Ladles were removed for replacement.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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. EHS observed food debris inside of prep stations, and minor build up on microwave. Observed exterior sides between units with build up. REPEAT VIOLATION
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 ceiling tiles on line with dust build up.