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NamePANERA BREAD #1707
Address306 S SHARON AMITY RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/30/2023
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General Comments

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 employees effectively washing hands in sequence during glove change. Observed one (1) employee turn off handsink with bare hands. No other handwashing violations observed at time of inspection. CDI - EHS corrected employee verbally and coached all available nearby employees as to proper handwashing procedures. EHS observed effective corrective handwashing by employees prior to continued food preparation.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed shelf with approximately four (4) unopened chemical bottles (lime-away and hand sanitizer) stored above opened soda syrup boxes and hoses at dry storage. CDI - PIC used ladder to reorganize chemical storage to prevent potential contamination; chemicals were shifted to the left to no longer be directly over soda syrups. REPEAT. Note: No escalation in point deduction due to noted improvement from previous inspection; in use chemical bottles were properly positioned and labeled to prevent potential contamination. Verify that chemicals, even when sealed, are not stored above food, clean linens and equipment, or single service articles.
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) food employee at prep line engaged in food prep (preparing flatbreads, etc.) while wearing a wrist band. Ensure that food employees are not wearing anything on hands, arms, or fingers, other than a plain band. REPEAT. Note: No escalation in point deduction. Employee’s wrist band was covered by single service gloves, limiting potential food contamination. Verify that employees that will be engaged in food prep remove jewelry and bands on their arms, hands, wrists, and fingers prior to any food prep.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes Yes 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 granola with a spoon stored such that food handle directly contacting the food. CDI - spoon was removed from bin by EHS and rotated to 3 compartment sink for proper sanitizing by PIC. REPEAT.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed three (3) bags of recently delivered clean linens stored directly on the ground next to primary WIC. CDI - PIC and EHS discussed linen storage. PIC elevated linen bags using available hooks and shelving prior to end of inspection.
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 door open after recent visit by PIC. CDI - EHS closed dumpster door prior to return to interior premises. Maintain dumpster doors closed when not in use.
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 soil accumulation on floors of bakery WIC and walk in freezer (bread crumbs, food soil, etc.) Clean as needed to prevent accumulation.