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NamePANERA BREAD #1707
Address306 S SHARON AMITY RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/15/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 multiple scoops stored clean with visible food debris. Observed a few metal pans stored as clean with visible food debris. Observed plastic containers in clean dish stored with sticker residue on the outside, the dishes are stacked so that the sticker residue is touching the food contact surface of the containers. Observed that most drawers and utensils containers in the facility are in need of cleaning. EHS observed visible food debris in the drawers and containers were clean and sanitized dishes are being stored. CDI- Items were removed and placed in the dish pit to be w/r/s. 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 .
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C). Observed shredded cheese in baker WIC that was past the 7-days for date marking. Observed half and half in lowboy unit that was not date marked. CDI- Both items were voluntarily discarded. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
36 0.50 Thermometers provided & accurate Yes No No 4-203.11(B) Food thermometers shall be accurate to +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.-Pf Observed that facility thermometer was registering more that a 2 degrees difference. Facility thermometer read 14F when EHS thermometer read 32F. CDI- PIC had another thermometer that is functioning properly. For information on how to properly calibrate a thermometer, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following weblink: https://youtu.be/IxXix712KkI
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 several gnats throughout the facility during the inspection.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed a large amount of metal pans stored in clean dish storage that were stacked wet. CDI- PIC corrected stacking order.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed rusting shelving above 3-compartment sink and in walk in cooler. Repair/replace as soon as possible.
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 lower shelving of prep table areas are in need of general cleaning.
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 broken tiles in the walk in freezer. Repair as soon as possible.