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NamePANERA BREAD A CONCOURSE
Address5501 JOSH BIRMINGHAM PY
A21
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/21/2024
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General CommentsTPHC - Milk Establishment date marks Sopprassata Salami for 14 days.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible No No No 10-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed an air filter inside of a hand sink. The air filter was removed from the hand sink. The front kitchen hand sink is currently 130+ degrees with no way to turn the temperature down.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed a speed rack of bread with no cover. CDI - Manager covered so that it would not be contaminated by the trash bag next to it.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed a large amount of microbial growth inside of the ice machine.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxes of food on the floor of the walk-in freezer.
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed two employees preparing food with a large amount of bracelets on. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed two employees preparing food without a hair restraint.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No 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 a chained knife being stored between a prep table and wall.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles 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 boxes of single-service items stored on the floor of storage.
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 a gasket separating from cooler #12
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No No 10-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed missing Sink and Surface sanitizer test strips.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed a broken light inside of walk-in cooler #2. Provide 10ft candles of light.