Panera Bread #4942

Observed display of pastries in front food service area to not have protection from overhead contamination.

RCA: PIC shall cover displayed food from overhead protection using plastic wrap, glass coverings, or by installing overhead protection. CA: Food on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of packaging; counter, service line, or salad bar food guards, display cases, or other effective means. All food, whether on display, being prepared for service or placed for consumer self-service must be protected from contamination.

Observed walk-in cooler condenser to have a leak.

RCA: PIC shall have equipment repaired as to ensure safe temperature zone and avoid any possible contamination. All equipment shall remain in good repair.

Observed a heavy build-up of frost/ice on the inner walls and bottom surface of front service salad prep top. Observed black build-up in well of steam well. COS: PIC removed food in cooler and cleaned the build-up of ice on walls and bottom surface of prep top. PIC raised temperature of prep top as to prevent any accumulation of food-items. PIC removed steam well container and washed, rinsed and sanitized before replacing. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed old food debris and build-up inside of reach-in coolers, on handles and and front sides.

RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed single use utensils with handles faced in both directions where eating portions aren't protected effectively.

Rule: The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. Observation: Observed that no CFSM certificate was posted in public view. Notified PIC. PIC produced and posted CFSM Certificate.

Rule: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Observation: Observed no trash can present at one hand washing station, and no paper towels available at another hand washing station. Notified PIC. PIC stated that paper towels had not been properly loaded. PIC reloaded paper towels so as to be readily accessible to employees.

Rule: Food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. Observation: Observed multiple items (cut melon, power blend salad, onions and spinach) in walk in cooler that with a discard date of 17DEC2023 or earlier that had not been discarded. Notified PIC. PIC discarded all foods that were outside of proper date control.

Rule: a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit. Observation: Observed multiple reach in coolers that did not have a temperature measuring device (TMD) available. Notified PIC. PIC produced new TMDs and installed them into coolers.

Rule: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Observation: Observed build up of debris on multiple handles of reach in coolers, as well as hoods of food preparation tables. Notified PIC that cleaning frequency should be increased in order to ensure proper cleanliness standards.

Observed sliced tomatoes and sliced cheese in reach in cooler drawers in kitchen prep are exceeding 41 degrees F. (see temperature log) RCA/CA: Food placed in cooler at 8:30am. PIC to use time as a public health control and discard remaining product at 12:30. Removed all food items from cooler and placed in walk in cooler to reach 41 degrees F. PIC put in work order for cooler to be fixed.

Observed multiple food items stored uncovered: salad, cheese, and deli meat in reach in coolers in front food service area. RCA: Food should be stored covered to prevent contamination.