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NamePANERA BREAD #1707
Address306 S SHARON AMITY RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/18/2023
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
5 0 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes No No 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety - PIC was unable to present written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. CDI - EHS provided PIC with sample written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events, as well as a vomit and diarrhea cleanup poster.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P Observed one (1) bread roll contacting metal storage shelving at bread overhead shelves, outside of its bag. Observed bottle of mustard sauce stored in a bin in direct contact with arugula in prep top unit. CDI - Bread roll was disposed of without comment by EHS. EHS grabbed mustard bottle and removed it from arugula bin. PIC place bottle in readily available empty bin in prep top unit.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 (A) (4) Food contact surface of a thermometer shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before using or storing. P. During thermometer calibration, PIC provided EHS with thermometer stored at thermalizer area. EHS observed minor food debris on thermometer during calibration. All other food contact surfaces were observed as being properly sanitized and cleaned. CDI - EHS discussed proper sanitizing of thermometer prior to storage. EHS sanitized thermometer prior to returning to PIC after calibration .
28 1 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 rag stored in recently prepped plastic bin without effective labeling. Bin was observed to be below necessary concentration. Discussion with food employee elaborated that bin was made with detergent and water, as opposed to available sanitizer. CDI - Bin was removed from table and remade to proper concentration with readily available sanitizer. Bin was then labeled accordingly. 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed two (2) shelves with bottles of open chemicals (sink and surface sanitizer, hand soap, etc) stored over to go bags and clean linen (aprons) CDI - EHS and PIC reorganized chemical storage to prevent potential contamination.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed one (1) squirt bottle of water at prep table without effective labeling. CDI - EHS labeled bottle with dry erase marker.
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 approximately five (5) fruit flies at drink bar trash bin. PIC presented invoices from standard pest control within the facility, and stated that facility would be undergoing partial remodeling to improve the drink bar and waste storage.
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness No Yes 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) employee at register with jeweled wedding ring. After washing hands properly and applying gloves, employee began food prep (cutting and mixing bread for stuffing). Ensure that food employees are not wearing anything on hands, arms, or fingers, other than a plain band. REPEAT.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed one (1) bin containing wiping cloths at 0ppm. Employee mentioned that bins had been made with water, as opposed to sanitizer. CDI - EHS pulled bin and remade with properly concentrated sanitizer.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 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 one (1) bin of bacon bits with food handle directly contacting the food. CDI - spoon was removed from bin by EHS and rotated to 3 compartment sink for proper sanitizing.
53 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned Yes No No 6-302.11 Supply toilet tissue at each toilet. -Pf Observed one (1) female restroom stall with no toilet paper. CDI - PIC delegated replacement of toilet paper from readily available supply to employee.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No 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 two (2) chipped tiles at the floor of walk in freezer. Repair or replace as needed.