Panera Bread #1139, 12540 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Chester, VA 23831 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant: Panera Bread #1139
Address: 12540 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Chester, VA 23831
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 804 717-5395
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 01/19/2016

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Inspection findings	Inspection date	Type
The operator provided a metal probe thermometer, chlorine and quat. test strips and an Employee Health policy at this time. Handwashing Lavatory, Water Temperature, and Flow Observation: Water from the handwashing sinks on the line, drive thru and women's restroom measured at a temperature less than 100°F ( hot water measured 67 and 73 degrees F, at this time). Management was informed and issued to be addressed. Correction: Make necessary adjustments to valves and lines serving the handsink to provide water of at least 100°F to allow more effective removal of fatty soils encountered in kitchens.	01/19/2016	Routine
The operator provided digital metal probe thermometers, chlorine & quat.. test strips and an Employee Health policy during today's inspection. No violation noted during this evaluation.	09/14/2015	Routine
Make sure that the container surrounding the container of cheese is large enough so that ice can surround the pan. Critical: Hands - When to Wash* (corrected on site) Observation: Observed the front counter cashier handle money and pick something up off the floor, prior to donning gloves. Correction: Instruct food employees to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing task. Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Before Use After Cleaning* Observation: The dish machine was not consistently dispensing chlorine residual through the machine. Please call inspector once the machine has been serviced. Correction: After cleaning and rinsing of the food-contact surface, the surface shall be effectively sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use.	05/04/2015	Routine
Monitor door of under counter reach-in at the front counter. If it continues not to shut properly, repair. Plumber was called for hot water at hand sinks. Call inspector once it has been repaired. Gloves - Use Limitation (corrected on site) Observation: Observed employee touching clothes and handling ready-to-eat foods with the same gloves. Correction: Discard gloves once soiled. Handwashing Lavatory, Water Temperature, and Flow Observation: Water from the handwashing sinks by the dish machine and at the end of food prep line were measured at a temperature less than 100°F. Correction: Make necessary adjustments to valves and lines serving the handsink to provide water of at least 100°F to allow more effective removal of fatty soils encountered in kitchens.	12/08/2014	Routine
Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (corrected on site) Observation: Lemon orzo soup hot holding at improper temperatures. Correction: Hot hold potentially hazardous food at 135°F or above to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.	07/18/2014	Routine
Excellent focus on food safety. No violation noted during this evaluation.	03/14/2014	Routine
Frequent hand washing observed. No violation noted during this evaluation.	11/12/2013	Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation.	07/08/2013	Routine
Additional food temperatures: Egg - 39, Corn & bean mixture - 37, Ham - 38, Steak - 40, Roast beef - 37, Egg - 183, Chicken noodle soup - 153, Souflees - 140-153. Ensure that coolers are not stocked to full, that may prevent air flow. Address items listed above with staff immediately. Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* Observation: Employee was observed drinking from an uncovered container in the food preparation area. Correction: Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of (1) The employee's hands, (2) The container, and (3) Exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Critical: Food Contact with Equipment and Utensils* Observation: Employee observed touching face and handling ready-to-eat food with the same pair of gloves. Correction: Use only clean utensils or equipment during food preparation. Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* Observation: Milk and sliced tomato cold holding at improper temperatures. Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.	03/11/2013	Routine
Additional food temperatures: Cuban chicken sandwich - 37, Sliced ham - 39, Boiled egg - 37. Facility has adequate metal stem thermometers, chlorine/quaternary ammonium test kits, and employee health policy in place. Good food safety program in place. Ensure that coolers are not packed with large containers preventing air flow. Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) Observation: Sliced turkey cold holding at improper temperatures. Operator voluntarily discarded turkey. Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.	02/07/2012	Routine
No evidence of fruit flies noted. Pest control has come to service Panera Bread twice since previous inspection. Operator has also been pouring boiling water down drains to prevent fruit flies. No violation noted during this evaluation.	01/18/2011	Follow-up
Adequate metal stem thermometers. Temperature logs are taken three times a day. Monitor the make-up sandwich cooler in the drive thru to make sure that foods are being held at 41 F or below. Employee health policy is in place. A follow-up will occur on or about January 18, 2011. Fruit fly problem should be corrected by this time. Critical: Warewashing - Manual & Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration & Hardness* (corrected on site) Observation: Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration. Correction: Immediately discontinue the use of the machine until it is operating in accordance with minimum requirements. Initiate manual wash, rinse, and sanitize method to properly clean and sanitize equipment and utensils. To minimize workload you can move to all single service utensils. Pests - Controlling Pests* Observation: Several fruit flies were noted in the dish washing area. Operator has had Panera serviced for pest control 12/08 and 01/03. Pest control is coming back weekly until problem is eliminated. Correction: Eliminate harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.	01/06/2011	Routine

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