Fivespice, 315 First St Ste 201, Lake Oswego, OR 97034 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Fivespice
Address: 315 First St Ste 201, Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Phone: (503) 697-8889
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: Apr 29, 2011
Score
(the higher the better)

97

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Inspection findings

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  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-601.11 *CRITICAL* Food-contact surfaces are not clean, specifically: Hot tea pitchers on the shelf in the service station have residual tea leaves in the strainers and tea in the pot (from at least the day prior). REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 5-205.11 A handwashing facility is not accessible, is used for purposes other than handwashing or is not operated properly, specifically: The front cookline sink is approved for handwashing use only. Keep stocked with soap and paper towels, and do not rinse or use for any food prep. REQUIRED CORRECTION: Handwashing facilities shall be accessible at all times for employee use and not used for other purposes. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 6-501.12 The establishment is not cleaned as often as necessary or at a time when the least amount of food is exposed, specifically: The floor under crates in the kitchen is unclean (especially in the center prep island area) REQUIRED CORRECTION: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.
Apr 13, 2007 89
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-304.12 In-use dispensing utensils are not properly stored, specifically: Knives found stored in between equipment at the front cookline; area between equipment is unclean. REQUIRED CORRECTION: In-use food preparation or dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1) in the food with the handles above the top of the food; 2) on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment if they are cleaned and sanitized as required; 3) in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain; 4) in a clean, protected location if the utensils are used with food that is not potentially hazardous; or 5) in a container of hot water at a temperature of 140°F (60°C) or more or 41°F (5°C) or less or if the container is cleaned as required.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-602.11 Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not potentially hazardous is not cleaned as necessary, specifically: French fry cutter on wall & blue plastic ice scoop holder are unclean. REQUIRED CORRECTION: Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not potentially hazardous shall be cleaned: 1) at any time when contamination may have occurred; 2) at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer self-service utensils; 3) before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils; or 4) in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles when required by the manufacturer or as necessary to keep them clean.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-901.11 Equipment and utensils are not air-dried after cleaning and sanitizing, specifically: Leave the lids off the hot tea pitcher so they can air dry after washing (using the dishwasher after each service). All were found wet inside, cleaned last night. REQUIRED CORRECTION: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining. Cloth towels may not be used to dry equipment and utensils.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 6-501.12 The establishment is not cleaned as often as necessary or at a time when the least amount of food is exposed, specifically: The floor under the front line coolers is unclean. REQUIRED CORRECTION: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.
Nov 6, 2007 95
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-501.16 *CRITICAL* Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically: The right side 2 drawer / 1 door True prep cooler at the cookline is holding foods in the front section of the drawers at 44-50F (shrimp in the back at 40F); inserts in the door portion (bottom shelf) found at 44F REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Potentially hazardous foods shall be maintained at 140°F (60°C) or above (except roast beef may be held at 130°F (54°C) or above) or at 41°F (5°C) or less.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-602.11 Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not potentially hazardous is not cleaned as necessary, specifically: The top surface of the interior of the ice maker is very unclean REQUIRED CORRECTION: Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not potentially hazardous shall be cleaned: 1) at any time when contamination may have occurred; 2) at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer self-service utensils; 3) before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils; or 4) in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles when required by the manufacturer or as necessary to keep them clean.
Apr 14, 2008 93
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-501.16 *CRITICAL* Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically: Temperature inside prep cooler better, most at 40F, however top drawer in front holding 44-50F REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Potentially hazardous foods shall be maintained at 140°F (60°C) or above (except roast beef may be held at 130°F (54°C) or above) or at 41°F (5°C) or less.
Apr 24, 2008 95
No violation noted during this evaluation. May 23, 2008 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Oct 7, 2008 100
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-302.12 Working containers of food removed from their original packages are not identified, specifically: Bulk foods not labeled REQUIRED CORRECTION: Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages shall be identified with the common name of the food.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-304.12 In-use dispensing utensils are not properly stored, specifically: Whisks stored in stagnant water on line at 60F+ REQUIRED CORRECTION: In-use food preparation or dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1) in the food with the handles above the top of the food; 2) on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment if they are cleaned and sanitized as required; 3) in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain; 4) in a clean, protected location if the utensils are used with food that is not potentially hazardous; or 5) in a container of hot water at a temperature of 140°F (60°C) or more or 41°F (5°C) or less or if the container is cleaned as required.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-304.14 Wiping cloths are not properly used or stored, specifically: Quat bucket missing in kitchen REQUIRED CORRECTION: Cloths that are in use for wiping food spills shall be used for no other purpose. Cloths used for wiping food spills shall be dry or wet and stored in an approved sanitizing solution. Dry or wet cloths that are used with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes, and wet cloths used with raw animal foods shall be kept in separate sanitizing solution. Wet wiping cloths used with a freshly made sanitizing solution and dry wiping cloths shall be free of food debris and visible soil.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-501.17 *CRITICAL* Ready-to-eat food is not properly date-marked, specifically: Label all cooked products that are ready-to-eat REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared in the food establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation or consumption. Including the date of preparation, food shall be consumed within 7 days if stored at 41°F or less. Food that is frozen shall be marked to indicate the remaining days that the food may be kept once the product is thawed.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-501.18 *CRITICAL* Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food has not been consumed within the required time period or is not properly date-marked, specifically: Creme freiche dated 5-11-09 in walkin REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared in the establishment must be discarded if it has not been consumed within 7 calendar days if stored at 41°F (5°C) or less or is not properly date-marked.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-204.112 Temperature measuring devices are not provided, or are not easily readable, properly located, or accurately scaled in hot or cold food storage units, specifically: Make sure all thermometers in refrigerators are mounted in front for easy viewing REQUIRED CORRECTION: An accurate, easily readable temperature measuring device shall be located in the warmest part of mechanically refrigerated units and in the coolest part of hot food storage units.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 6-501.14 Intake or exhaust air ducts are not maintained properly, or outside venting creates a hazard or nuisance, specifically: Vent screens unclean REQUIRED CORRECTION: Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination. If vented to the outside, ventilation systems may not create a public health hazard, nuisance or unlawful discharge.
May 23, 2009 90
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-602.11 Food packaged in the establishment or bulk foods are not properly labeled, specifically: Some small & large bulk dry food bin (i.e. flour) not labeled REQUIRED CORRECTION: Bulk food and food packaged in a food establishment shall be properly labeled.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-501.12 Cutting surfaces no longer can be effectively cleaned or sanitized, specifically: Some cutting boards with heavy scoring / deep grooves REQUIRED CORRECTION: Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
Dec 30, 2009 97
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-304.12 In-use dispensing utensils are not properly stored, specifically: Spoons stored in static water REQUIRED CORRECTION: In-use food preparation or dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1) in the food with the handles above the top of the food; 2) on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment if they are cleaned and sanitized as required; 3) in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain; 4) in a clean, protected location if the utensils are used with food that is not potentially hazardous; or 5) in a container of hot water at a temperature of 140°F (60°C) or more or 41°F (5°C) or less or if the container is cleaned as required.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-501.18 *CRITICAL* Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food has not been consumed within the required time period or is not properly date-marked, specifically: Garlic cream outdated 4/9/2010 (today 4/17/10) REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared in the establishment must be discarded if it has not been consumed within 7 calendar days if stored at 41°F (5°C) or less or is not properly date-marked.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-501.12 Cutting surfaces no longer can be effectively cleaned or sanitized, specifically: Some cutting boards have grooves (uncleanable) REQUIRED CORRECTION: Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
Apr 17, 2010 90
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-304.12 In-use dispensing utensils are not properly stored, specifically: Several tongs soiled; dried food particles - hanging on oven handles REQUIRED CORRECTION: In-use food preparation or dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1) in the food with the handles above the top of the food; 2) on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment if they are cleaned and sanitized as required; 3) in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain; 4) in a clean, protected location if the utensils are used with food that is not potentially hazardous; or 5) in a container of hot water at a temperature of 140°F (60°C) or more or 41°F (5°C) or less or if the container is cleaned as required.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 7-102.11 *CRITICAL* Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not clearly labeled, specifically: 4 unlabeled chemical spray bottles found REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Working containers (including spray bottles) used for storing poisonous or toxic materials, such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies, shall be clearly and individually labeled with the common name of the material.
Oct 1, 2010 94
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-304.12 In-use dispensing utensils are not properly stored, specifically: In-use tongs hanging on the oven door knives & tongs in room temperature water REQUIRED CORRECTION: In-use food preparation or dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1) in the food with the handles above the top of the food; 2) on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment if they are cleaned and sanitized as required; 3) in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain; 4) in a clean, protected location if the utensils are used with food that is not potentially hazardous; or 5) in a container of hot water at a temperature of 140°F (60°C) or more or 41°F (5°C) or less or if the container is cleaned as required.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-202.11 Multiuse food-contact surfaces are not properly constructed or accessible for cleaning, specifically: Storing knife between prep table and on-line refrigerator REQUIRED CORRECTION: Multiuse food-contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, pits and other imperfections and accessible for cleaning or inspection.
Apr 29, 2011 97

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