Panera Bread
FAILWednesday, November 2, 2022 at 3:06 PM
Violations Cited
590.004/4-501.114-P
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Low temp catering dish machine reads 0 PPM for the chlorine sanitizer. Provide a PPM for the chlorine sanitizer of 50-200 PPM. The PIC reports dish machine will not be used until machine is functioning properly. All items will be washed at the low temp dish machine in the main kitchen. Dish machine is also leaking chemicals during opertion. Repair dish machine to ensure no chemicals leak from the machine during opertion of the machine.
Why This Matters
INEFFECTIVE SANITIZATION: Below 50ppm chlorine or 200ppm quat, bacteria survive on 'clean' dishes. Above 200ppm chlorine leaves toxic residue causing chemical burns, nausea. 70% of restaurant outbreaks linked to improper sanitization.
Code Requirements
Maintain sanitizer at: Chlorine 50-100ppm, Quaternary Ammonium 200-400ppm, Iodine 12.5-25ppm. Test every 2 hours with test strips. Change solution when cloudy/dirty. Train all staff on mixing procedures.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean the exterior of the 5 gallon containers at the catering dish machine in the basement.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Clean floor area in the catering freezer in the basement. Clean floor of the walk in bakery freezer. Remove chemical buildup on floor below the catering dish machune in the basement. Replace missing ceiling tile on ceiling above the post mix soda station in the basement. Clean hood in the bakery. Hood is no longer in use. Remove soils buildup. Clean floor under the dish machine in the main kitchen.
Why This Matters
Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning
Code Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean