Panera Bread

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeComplaint
• failed findings6
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ☠️toxic items stored near food
  Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
  Inspector note: Found/observed (20 )live fruit flies(gnats) in rear kitchen areas by dish machine area, and by rear storage shelving, at time of complaint inspection, also observed door by bakery area had 1/4 inch gap/opening on top of doors, and 1/4 inch gap on bottom of doors, outer openings not protected.Citation issued 7-38-020, Serious violation.
  code 18
• ⚠️Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
  Inspector note: Caulk around 3 compartment sink and around dish machine in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Storage shelving/racks in bakery area that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced.
  code 32
• 🧫food prep surfaces dirty
  Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
  Inspector note: Dish machine equipment, door, shelving not clean had excess food debris build up, needs detailed cleaning, Bakery rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning, prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Front display area cabinets not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
  code 33
• ⚠️Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
  Inspector note: Floors under bakery shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in kitchen areas under prep tables/equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors by dish machine areas, and 3 compartment sink area need re-grouting, detailed cleaning.
  code 34
• ⚠️Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
  Inspector note: Ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area, rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning, walls by dish machine areas, and by 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning.
  code 35
• 🪳pests in the house
  Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
  Inspector note: 2nd 3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
  code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 13, 2015: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred.

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