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NamePANERA BREAD #1966
Address11630 WAVERLY CENTER DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/23/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 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 1 food employee turn faucet off with bare hands after washing. CDI, employee rehashed hands and used barrier to prevent potential recontamination.
16 1.50 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. - Observed probe thermometer not sanitized prior to use. CDI, to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P - Observed Asiago cheese cold held at 56 degrees F. CDI, cheese voluntarily discarded. Repeat. Vr needed to ensure calibration of 2 refrigerators not not operable at line that work order has been placed on. Units not currently in use and scheduled for repair. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
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 2 prep employees wearing watches while preparing food. Repeat.