PANERA BREAD BAKERY & CAFE

Broken digital display thermometer reads 'Error' and thermometer inside walk in noted. [CA] Provide a new thermometer in walk in [COS]

Paper towel dispenser found empty at hand sink next to sandwich prep station. [CA] Keep dispenser stocked at all times. [COS]

Sanitizer in wiping cloth bucket measured below required range (acceptable range is 272-700 ppm). [CA] Maintain sanitizer between 272-700ppm at all times. [COS]Wiping cloth bucket was replenished with sanitizer.

Packages of frozen, reduced oxygen packaging chicken observed to be thawing in ambient temperature in the two compartment prep sink in the kitchen area. Per the PIC, the usual operating procedure is to thaw under cold running water. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process.

Prep cooler measured to have sliced american cheese at 45F. Other prep cooler to the right measured to have american cheese at 43F. Cheese observed to be overfilled in prep cooler cold holding insert. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below for cold holding. Ensure PHFs are not over stocked in prep coolers [COS] All cheese was moved such that is was below the fill line of the prep cooler and extra was returned to walk in cooler.

Scoops in prep cooler observed to have handles in direct contact with food. [CA] Store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination.