Panera Bread #3350, 2679 Gulf To Bay, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PANERA BREAD #3350
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2679 Gulf To Bay, Clearwater, FL 33759
License #: 6215655
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Above three compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Front counter
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Front line
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Ice bin lid at front station
09/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Under espresso machine.
6/19/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Under espresso machine.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomato 63°, lettuce 54°, ham 64°, blue cheese 63°, cut tomato 64°. Corrective action: items placed in walk-in freezer for quick chill. Re-temped at end of inspection. Foods temping 47°-50°.
  • Intermediate - Food container has soil/old food residue. Small plastic pans over 3 comp sink.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Above wood prep table.
6/17/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Headphones resting on tomato can to left of dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler next to coffee.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Right of bagel slicer.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep line.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce 47°, tuna 47°, tomato 44°, ham 46°. Corrective action: Placed items in walk in cooler for quick chill. Re temped at end of inspection. Tuna 43°, tomato 42°, lettuce 43°, ham 43°. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by coffee.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Kitchen and prep line.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back prep area by walk in coolers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Gloves and sponge by bread ovens.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Men's restroom.
3/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under and around soda rack and hot water heater. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Wash, rinse and sanitize water was soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad station cut tomato 45°, lettuce 44°, Blue cheese 43°, southwest corn salad 45°, chicken 54° Temp 37°-40° after put in freezer for 10mins. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Salad prep cooler.
10/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employee using drink cup to scoop and serve ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Salad topping containers in salad station with handled scoop stored inside container with handle touching food.
  • Basic - Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Lemons in drink station do not have a hinged lid.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed bread loaves and all pastry items in front display, for sale to public, uncovered and unprotected.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In sandwich / soup area and bread bakery area. **Corrected On-Site**
3/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. bread knives stored in soiled cup with markers and scissors Corrected On Site.
  • Drain cover(s) missing. ice machine
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. fresh bread storrd on soiled shelf in bakery
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. [salad station items stored on top of cooler with handled scoop handle touching all products]
  • Critical - Observed condiments stored in unapproved dispensers. lemons at drink station need hinged lid container
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. pans throughout bakery
8/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. lemons across from cash registers
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. lemons in drink area in dining room
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic food containers above three compartment sink
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. onions on prep line
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. near mop sink
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. on counter, prep line
5/8/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. top of dishwasher and insides of doors
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate warewashing machine data plate.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. plastic knifes on sandwich line
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. self service lemons at beverage station
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet not provided with proper dispensing utensils. souffels near register
2/22/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris--under panini presses
  • Observed build-up of food debris/dust under croutons station by soups on cook's line
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation...gap under back door
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils stored in containers with foods buildup--frontline by sweet onion bagels
10/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
5/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.sandwich cooler
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. no lid on lemons at self service counter
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. manager preparing an order with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. citrus wedger, slicer
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. space under back door
  • Rinse solution not clean.
3/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
9/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location...tongs hanging on post where togo bags stored...behind register.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable...small white cutting board at sandwich station at end of cook's line.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils...8 quart plastic container...3bay sink shelves .
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength...0ppm Corrected On Site...all buckets changed out.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets...smoothie station,sandwich station. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on scale in walkin cooler at pulled chicken shelf.
  • Observed build-up of food debris inside souflet cups holder at corner section opposite salads cooler.
  • Observed build-up of coffee grinds in drawers by coffee makers.
  • Observed water leaking from ceiling light shield above 3bay sink.
5/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair---paper towel dispenser not working by dishmachine and by office--paper towels are present on shelves next to sink.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue....sandwich station---behind drawers
  • Observed build-up of food debris on top of dishmachine and inner/upper section of doors.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched...sandwich station---all utensils need to face the same direction---handle towards employee.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
12/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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