Panera Bread

Observed sliced cheese in the prep top cooler holding at a temperature of 43-47 degrees F. Observed egg souffle in the walk-in cooler holding at a temperature of 46 degrees F with a prep date of 3/18. Observed shredded cheese not fully submerged in ice bath near steam well holding at a temperature of 59 degrees F. Observed chicken sandwich and beef sandwich in a reach in cooler holding temperatures between 47-52 degrees F COS. Discussed batch prepping of sandwhiches to ensure that TCS items stay below 41 F. Sliced cheese was placed in the prep top at 6am, to be discarded after 4 hours of holding. Egg souffle had been used for prep today, however, staff was unsure of the time it was removed from the cooler and when it was placed back, item discarded. Shredded cheese in improper ice bath discarded. Code: time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F or below or 135°F above.

Observed that PIC was unable to provide documentation of all employee health agreement forms during the time of inspection. Code: The permit holder shall require food employees and conditional employees to report to the CFSM and person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.

Observed 3 compartment sink facet leaking in the main kitchen; observed that the wall mounted chemical mixer has a leak. Code: A plumbing system shall be maintained and in good repair.

Observed an accumulation of debris on the floor of the walk in cooler. Code: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.

Observed that cold TCS food was stored above 41 F (tomatoes, chicken, lettuce, tuna, cheese). COS. Items were placed out at 6:30 AM; to be discarded at 10:30 AM. CA: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.

Observed accumulation of debris under shelves and equipment throughout the facility. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.

Observed employees wearing jewelry (bracelets) while preparing food. COS. Jewelry removed. CA: With the exception of a plain band ring, food employees shall not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.

Observed that the mechanical ware washer was not dispensing sanitizer. COS. Sanitizer changed out and the machine was primed. CA: Mechanical warewashers shall dispense the appropriate level of sanitizer.

Observed utensils and plates stored upright without overhead protection. COS. Utensils and plates inverted. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be protected from overhead contamination.

Observed accumulation of debris under shelves in the walk-ins. CA: facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Observed hand sink in the front of the walk in cooler and the hand sink behind front service area were out of towels. COS. paper towels stocked. CA: hand drying previsions shall be available at all hand sinks.

Observed accumulation of debris and trash on the floor CA: facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.