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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 6/8/2026
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No REPEAT 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed several stainless steel ladles stored clean above flip tip unit #2 with food debris and build up. CDI - PIC moved items to soiled cart to be washing downstairs. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed knife attached to metal leash stored clean with food debris and build up on blade. CDI - PIC had employee clean knife. 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 .
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No REPEAT 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed in double door reach in cooler open bag of sausage above 41F. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded bag of sausage. 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed in flip top unit #1 container of Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad above 41F.CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded pan of Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad. EHS mentioned to both PICs next inspection will result in cold holding risk control plan if food is observed incorrectly cold holding. 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 .