Panera Bread

Observed the front staff handled the money/card and wore gloves to grab the bread without washing hands. COS by washing hands. Observed another staff member in the back kitchen picked trash from the floor, threw it in the trash can and handled food without washing hands and changing gloves. COS by discarding the food, washed hands and changed gloves.

Observed dish machine dispensing chlorine at <10 ppm. Chlorine must dispense at 50 ppm. COS by priming dish machine. Chlorine then dispensed at 50 ppm.

Observed significant mold build-up in bulk ice machine. Mold was observed in ice chute and where ice is formed. Ice machine must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized within 72 hours. Must increase cleaning frequency to a rate that precludes mold accumulations.

Observed mold build-up on food storage shelves in walk-in. Must clean and sanitized shelves.

Observed no verifiable employee health policy in place. The digital forms online do not show employee acknowledgment (i.e., e-signature), they only show manager acknowledgment. If not possible to do online, must maintain hard copies onsite and ensure they are easily accessible.

Observed employee preparing food without wearing a hair restraint. Hair was hanging down. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. COS by putting on hat.

NOTE: please advise that even though a hat is being worn, hair still must be pulled back as all loose hair must be restrained.

Observed lactic acid sanitizer wipes for dining area at 0 ppm. COS by making fresh sanitizer at proper concentration.

Observed mold build-up on food storage shelves in walk-in. Must clean and sanitized shelves.

Observed areas of low grout in front and back kitchen areas. Floors must be regrouted.

Observed mold build-up along silicone lining at 3-comp sink. Mold must be removed.

Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food in open face prep top (below two toaster ovens) being cold held at temperatures greater than 41°F. Unit was not running. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, TCS food shall be maintained at 41°F or below when being cold held.

Employee health policy forms were not accessible at time of inspection. Person in charge stated that only general manager could access forms online. Forms must be easily accessible at all times.

Observed no hot water at handwashing sink in cook area and in women's restroom (men's restroom was no assessed due to it being occupied). A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 100ºF through a mixing valve or combination faucet.

Observed handwashing sink separating from wall in warewash area. Sink must be reattached to wall.

Observed areas of low grout in front and back kitchen areas. Floors must be regrouted.

Observed mold build-up along silicone lining at 3-compartment sink. Silicone must be removed and and reapplied with a smooth bead.