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NamePANERA BREAD E CONCOURSE
Address5501 JOSH BIRMINGHAM PY
E ROTUNDA
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/27/2024
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General CommentsFacility uses insulated carafe for coffee creamers. EHS advised to change hold time on the labels to 4 hours. Half and half was 42F today.

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 TCS foods in prep top and cold drawer above 41F. PIC stated that were put in prep top 3 hours ago. CDI PIC put in reach in freezer to cool down quickly. 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 .
39 1 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 clean dishes stored on top shelf unprotected. Observed pastries unprotected in front case. The pastry display stands extend beyond the overhead guard.
40 0 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 kitchen staff with jewelry in his arm.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth on front counter. CDI employee threw away cloth.