Panera Bread

Observed mold-like accumulation inside bulk ice machine in main kitchen. Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a rate that prevents accumulation. Must empty ice and deep clean within 72 hours.

Observed several time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods cold held above 41°F in drawer reach in cooler under prep top and drawer reach in cooler to left of prep top. All TCS food must be cold held at 41°F or below. The ambient air temperature (AAT) of the reach in cooler under the prep top was 42°F. The AAT of the reach in cooler to the left of the prep top was 57°F. COS by moving TCS items to different coolers. Must fix coolers before cold holding TCS foods within it.

Observed chicken prepped at 11 AM temping 55°F, 52°F, and 60°F at 4:30 PM. Must cool TCS food from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. PIC suspects chicken may have been thawed improperly. Will email PIC thawing methods. COS by discarding.

Observed significant amount of mold-like build up inside all ice machines. Food contact surfaces must be cleaned at a rate that precludes soil accumulation. Health Authority suggests monthly, sooner if needed. Must empty and deep clean all ice machines within 72 hours.

Observed employee wearing rubber gloves handle dirty dishes then proceed to handle clean dishes with the same gloves on. Must use gloves for one task only, and remove them when damaged or soiled before switching tasks. COS by rewashing clean dishes and putting on single use gloves then removing them before handling the clean dishes.

Observed significant amount of mold-like build up inside all ice machines. Food contact surfaces must be cleaned at a rate that precludes soil accumulation. Must empty and deep clean all ice machines within 72 hours.

Observed ladle stored as clean above 3 compartment sink with food residue in it. Food contact surfaces must be clean to the sight and touch. COS by placing in 3 comp sink to be rewashed.

Observed analog thermometers missing in walk in coolers. Must place an analog thermometer in all cold holding units, located close to the door.

Observed containers with debris accumulation storing clean utensils near soup wells and near dish pit area. Also observed significant debris and rust accumulation on shelves in walk in coolers, shelf near drive thru, and shelves storing clean dishes in dish area. Nonfood contact surfaces must be cleaned at a rate that precludes soil accumulation. Must clean.

Observed residue and debris accumulation on floor of reach in coolers. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Must clean.

Observed wall behind 3 compartment sink with mold-like accumulation. All physical facilities must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Must clean wall.

Observed the walk-in coolers and the walk-in freezer lacking an ambient air thermometer. Corrective action: Provide a thermometer in the warmest area of these units to obtain an accurate temperature reading in the event the factory installed digital thermometers fail.

The most recent inspection from 10/29/2023, score 90, was not posted in public view by the main entrance or the drive through. The inspection from 2/10/2023, score 96, was posted by the main entrance. Corrective action: Always post the most current inspection report in public view.

Observed accumulation of debris and liquid residue that was dark in color on the inside of the reach-in coolers in the entire kitchen. Observed more residue inside the bottom of the prep coolers that have drawers on the bottom part of coolers. Corrective action: Thoroughly clean out all of the prep coolers in the main kitchen area- front prep line, drive-thru area, blender area.

A good cleaning is needed under the customer self-serve soft drink fountain in the dining area.

Observed debris on the floors underneath the equipment, shelving, and hard to reach places in the main kitchen, drive thru area, and the prep line. Corrective action: Clean these areas and maintain a cleaning schedule to keep these areas free from food debris and prevent attracting insects and rodents.

Observed substantial black mold build-up along interior portions of bulk ice machine. Ice machine must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized by end of day. Must increase cleaning frequency to a rate that precludes mold accumulations. COS by discontinuing use of ice.

Observed drive-thru window not self-closing and air curtain not operational. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:

(i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings;

(ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and

(iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

Drive-thru window must be corrected so that it is self-closing or air curtain must work.

Observed mold and debris build-up on food storage shelves in main walk-in cooler. Shelves must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.

Observed several areas of low grout throughout kitchen area. Floors must be regrouted.