Panera Bread, 46300 Potomac Run Plaza #130, Sterling, VA 20164 - Fast Food Restaurant/Caterer inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Panera Bread
Address: 46300 Potomac Run Plaza #130, Sterling, VA 20164
Type: Fast Food Restaurant/Caterer
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 11/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

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New Manager
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Some milks not at appropriate temperatures
    Correction: Keep al milks at 41 F or less.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the floor had accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Before Use After Cleaning*
    Observation: The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: all equipment that went through the dishwasher
    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.
  • Pests - Controlling Pests*
    Observation: Drain flies were breeding on the floor at the three vat sink.
    Correction: Eliminate the drain flies. Remove the white cover on the floor. Reseal or reglue it to prevent drain flies from breeding in the grease trap. Get professional help.
11/03/2014Routine
The purpose of this visit was to investigate complaint # 35792. Complainant ate roasted turkey BLT and allegedly got sick. The turkey is precooked, no one else got sick, 40 roasted turkey BLTs were served between 7/3/2014 & 7/7/2014. Therefore, there was no evidence to support this complaint.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
07/14/2014Complaint
Excellent operation
  • Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency (repeated violation)
    Observation: The interior surfaces of the mechanical warewashing machine are soiled with (food debris, limescale) that may decrease the effectiveness of the unit.
    Correction: Increase the frequency of cleaning or limescale deposit removal from the interior surfaces of the unit to maintain unit performance.
  • Outer Openings - Protected
    Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
    Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by rodentproofing
    the rear kitchen door.
03/05/2014Routine
Excellent operation. Well managed.
  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (corrected on site)
    Observation: Wiping cloths in a sanitizer of > 500 ppm .
    Correction: Lower sanitizer to 200 ppm.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Coffee creamers at improper cold temperatures
    Correction: Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency (repeated violation)
    Observation: The interior surfaces of the mechanical warewashing machine are soiled with (food debris, limescale) that may decrease the effectiveness of the unit.
    Correction: Increase the frequency of cleaning or limescale deposit removal from the interior surfaces of the unit to maintain unit performance.
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: Coffee creamer.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for milk contact.
10/18/2013Routine
Needs improvements.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Half n Half at improper cold temperatures
    Correction: Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency
    Observation: The interior and exterior surfaces of the mechanical warewashing machine are soiled with (food debris, limescale) that may decrease the effectiveness of the unit.
    Correction: Increase the frequency of cleaning or limescale deposit removal from the surfaces of the unit to maintain unit performance.
  • Water Pressure
    Observation: Hot / Cold water under insufficient or inadequate pressure was found to serve the following equipment: handsink.
    Correction: Inadequate water pressure could result in improper handwashing or equipment operation. Restore water under sufficient and adequate pressure to the handsink immediately.
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
    Observation: The sink basin at the three vat sink and mop sink are slow to drain. Stagnant water breeds flying insects.
    Correction: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair. Clean out all drains.
  • Critical: Pests-Controlling Pests* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Numerous flies in the restaurant. Observed methods are not being used to control pests
    Correction: The presence of insects, shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by using methods such as trapping devices or other methods as required.
04/16/2013Routine

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