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NamePANERA BREAD #1966
Address11630 WAVERLY CENTER DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/12/2024
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
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 top part of drive thru prep top cooler holding items above 41F. Per PIC, temp check this morning showed product was freezing, so he turned off the top part to defrost and then turned it back on. When unit was turned back on it is now not cooling. Items removed and placed in walk in cooler to cool down as temp check was less than 2 hours prior. Observed some items in prep top main line coolers above 41F. EHS observed that pans were missing from one and the other unit was in defrost. CDI: Product came down rapidly or to 41F during inspection. Observed greens in cooler drawer from yesterday holding above 41F. CDI: Product voluntarily discarded. PIC phoned maintenance company and they will be here later this morning. 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 .
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 is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed chicken in cooler drawer from 3/24. PIC stated that the unit is not used day-to-day and was only set up for the new menu roll out that just happened for training a couple of weeks ago and was not cleaned out. CDI: Product voluntarily discarded. NOTE: Observed carmelized onions date marked for 10 days. Today was the 7th day since prep. Ensure product is not held past 7 days. 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 .
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables Yes No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed cut avocados inside prep top for use with stickers still on. Ensure items are washed before use. CDI: Avocados removed for washing.
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 interior of microwave near greens drawers damaged.
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. Observed heavy build up of food debris in bottom of prep units and in prep top parts of prep units throughout facility. Observed debris in greens scoop holders. Observed interiors of microwaves with build up. REPEAT VIOLATION