Gemini Bar & Grill, 456 N State St, Lake Oswego, OR 97034 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Gemini Bar & Grill
Address: 456 N State St, Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Phone: (503) 636-9445
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: Jul 11, 2011
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92

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  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-302.11 *CRITICAL* Raw or ready-to eat food is not properly protected from cross contamination, specifically: Raw hamburger stored above cooked chicken in prep cooler. Eggs stored above produce or other ready-to-eat foods in both the 2 door upright and walk-in coolers. REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Foods shall be protected from cross contamination during storage, preparation, holding, and display by separating raw animal foods and unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods, ready-to-eat raw animal foods (fish for sushi), fruits and vegetables, and by separating different types of raw animal foods from each other. If stored vertically, raw animal foods must be stored in ascending order of cooking temperature, with the highest required cooking temperature at the lowest level. Food shall be wrapped or covered in storage.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-305.11 Food is not stored to prevent contamination, specifically: -The bar soda gun holders are missing drainage tubing, so waste is falling directly onto drink ice in the bin below; all soda gun holders are unclean inside. -The walk-in cooler is missing a tube for draining condensation; water is dripping freely down onto shelves with food and beverage packages below. REQUIRED CORRECTION: Food shall be protected from contamination by being stored: 1) in a clean, dry location; 2) where it is not exposed to splash, dust or other contamination; or 3) at least 6 inches above the floor.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-202.16 Nonfood-contact surfaces are not designed for easy cleaning and maintenance, specifically: Some of the counters / wood shelving are damaged or need to be repainted so nonabsorbant, smooth, and easy to clean. Use light colors only. REQUIRED CORRECTION: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections and crevices and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-502.13 Single-service or single-use items are reused, specifically: Reusing Ziploc freezer bags, bread bags, and other plastic food packaging multiple times for food storage. REQUIRED CORRECTION: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 5-202.12 Water at handwashing lavatories is at improper temperatures, not provided through a combination faucet or properly metered, or an automatic handwashing facility is not installed according to manufacturer's instructions, specifically: The only handsink has a spray faucet only. REQUIRED CORRECTION: A handwashing lavatory shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 110°F (43°C) through a mixing valve or a combination faucet. A steam mixing valve may not be used at a handwashing lavatory. A self-closing, slow-closing or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. An automatic handwashing facility shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 6-202.11 Lights are not properly shielded, specifically: The walk-in cooler light is missing a cover. REQUIRED CORRECTION: Effective shielding or shatter-resistant bulbs shall be provided for all light fixtures where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, and unwrapped single-service or single-use articles. Infrared or other heat lamps shall be protected against breakage by providing a shield surrounding and extending beyond the bulb so that only the face of the bulb is exposed.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 7-206.11 *CRITICAL* Restricted use pesticides are not approved, specifically: Raid fumigator (cypermethrin) and fogger (permethrin) are not approved for use inside a food facility. REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Restricted use pesticides shall meet the requirements of 40 CFR 152.1.
Apr 12, 2007 82
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-501.11 Equipment is not maintained in good repair or according to manufacturer's recommendations or cutting parts of can openers are not kept sharp, specifically: Gaskets on the large glass door kitchen cooler are very badly torn, and the duct tape used to repair badly torn -- now beyond repair; the wire shelves inside this unit are rusty REQUIRED CORRECTION: All equipment and components shall be in good repair and maintained and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Maintain the cutting or piercing parts of can openers in a sharp condition.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 5-202.12 Water at handwashing lavatories is at improper temperatures, not provided through a combination faucet or properly metered, or an automatic handwashing facility is not installed according to manufacturer's instructions, specifically: The only handwashing sink in the kitchen has a sprayer only -- difficult to wash hands, and sprays all over area (high pressure) REQUIRED CORRECTION: A handwashing lavatory shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 110°F (43°C) through a mixing valve or a combination faucet. A steam mixing valve may not be used at a handwashing lavatory. A self-closing, slow-closing or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. An automatic handwashing facility shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 6-202.11 Lights are not properly shielded, specifically: The light cover is missing in the walk-in cooler (bare bulb) REQUIRED CORRECTION: Effective shielding or shatter-resistant bulbs shall be provided for all light fixtures where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, and unwrapped single-service or single-use articles. Infrared or other heat lamps shall be protected against breakage by providing a shield surrounding and extending beyond the bulb so that only the face of the bulb is exposed.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 6-301.14 A handwashing sign is not posted at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, specifically: Need to hang signs at all handwashing sinks -- restrooms, bar, kitchen -- provided 4 at last inspection (4/12/07) REQUIRED CORRECTION: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees.
Dec 26, 2007 93
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-305.11 Food is not stored to prevent contamination, specifically: Onions stored on the floor REQUIRED CORRECTION: Food shall be protected from contamination by being stored: 1) in a clean, dry location; 2) where it is not exposed to splash, dust or other contamination; or 3) at least 6 inches above the floor.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-501.17 *CRITICAL* Ready-to-eat food is not properly date-marked, specifically: Some product in glass refrigerator is not dated & other product in reefer not dated 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: Broccoli cheddar soup expired, dated 5/8/08 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 4-202.18 Ventilation hood filters are not designed to be removable for cleaning, specifically: Gaskets on large glass refrigerator are torn, duct tape Wire shelves are rusty REQUIRED CORRECTION: Filters or other grease extracting equipment shall be designed to be readily removable for cleaning and replacement if not designed to be cleaned in place.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-601.11 Nonfood-contact surfaces are not kept clean, specifically: Some shelving needs cleaning near the line REQUIRED CORRECTION: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 5-202.12 Water at handwashing lavatories is at improper temperatures, not provided through a combination faucet or properly metered, or an automatic handwashing facility is not installed according to manufacturer's instructions, specifically: Only sink has a sprayer (no faucet) REQUIRED CORRECTION: A handwashing lavatory shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 110°F (43°C) through a mixing valve or a combination faucet. A steam mixing valve may not be used at a handwashing lavatory. A self-closing, slow-closing or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. An automatic handwashing facility shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
May 18, 2008 88
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-501.16 *CRITICAL* Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically: Glass refrigerator product at 45-46F 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 3-501.17 *CRITICAL* Ready-to-eat food is not properly date-marked, specifically: Clam chowder not dated; meatballs and milk in walk-in not dated 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 4-202.16 Nonfood-contact surfaces are not designed for easy cleaning and maintenance, specifically: Shelving damaged REQUIRED CORRECTION: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections and crevices and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-501.11 Equipment is not maintained in good repair or according to manufacturer's recommendations or cutting parts of can openers are not kept sharp, specifically: Gasket damaged on glass refrigerator door, left side REQUIRED CORRECTION: All equipment and components shall be in good repair and maintained and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Maintain the cutting or piercing parts of can openers in a sharp condition.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-501.12 Cutting surfaces no longer can be effectively cleaned or sanitized, specifically: Cutting boards are damaged 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.
Nov 8, 2008 91
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-501.16 *CRITICAL* Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically: Product in glass reach-in at 49-50F for 3 hours 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 4-501.11 Equipment is not maintained in good repair or according to manufacturer's recommendations or cutting parts of can openers are not kept sharp, specifically: Gasket damaged on glass refrigerator REQUIRED CORRECTION: All equipment and components shall be in good repair and maintained and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Maintain the cutting or piercing parts of can openers in a sharp condition.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-601.11 Nonfood-contact surfaces are not kept clean, specifically: Shelving dirty and damaged REQUIRED CORRECTION: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
  • 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: Handsinks (2) must be used for handwashing only 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: Floor unclean under equipment 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.
May 23, 2009 90
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-501.11 Equipment is not maintained in good repair or according to manufacturer's recommendations or cutting parts of can openers are not kept sharp, specifically: Kitchen glass door cooler with gasket taped together; Walk-in cooler shelves where butter & cheese kept has wood (unsealed) deteriorating / molding; Bar reach-in cooler door gaskets torn; Shelves / counters have areas where wood exposed REQUIRED CORRECTION: All equipment and components shall be in good repair and maintained and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Maintain the cutting or piercing parts of can openers in a sharp condition.
  • 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: Kitchen handwash sink used for other purposes, and lacks faucet (only a sprayer) 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 6-202.11 Lights are not properly shielded, specifically: Bare lights: walk-in cooler, clip-on light at hood, and broken light cover over cook area table REQUIRED CORRECTION: Effective shielding or shatter-resistant bulbs shall be provided for all light fixtures where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, and unwrapped single-service or single-use articles. Infrared or other heat lamps shall be protected against breakage by providing a shield surrounding and extending beyond the bulb so that only the face of the bulb is exposed.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 6-501.11 Physical facilities are not maintained in good repair, specifically: Repair floor where damaged; ceiling above 2 areas of cookline where boards are exposed REQUIRED CORRECTION: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
  • 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: Floor under some equipment needs cleaning 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.
Dec 29, 2009 93
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-501.16 *CRITICAL* Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically: Eggs in glass refrigerator at 46F; all other products too warm 46F 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 3-501.17 *CRITICAL* Ready-to-eat food is not properly date-marked, specifically: Ham turkey not dated in 3-door refrigerator; whipping cream not dated 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 4-501.11 Equipment is not maintained in good repair or according to manufacturer's recommendations or cutting parts of can openers are not kept sharp, specifically: Kitchen glass door gasket is taped; shelves where butter & cheese kept is unsealed wood; bar reach-in cooler door gaskets torn; counter & shelves broken and wood exposed REQUIRED CORRECTION: All equipment and components shall be in good repair and maintained and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Maintain the cutting or piercing parts of can openers in a sharp condition.
  • 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: Kitchen handsink used for other purposes 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 6-202.11 Lights are not properly shielded, specifically: Broken cover over cookline REQUIRED CORRECTION: Effective shielding or shatter-resistant bulbs shall be provided for all light fixtures where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, and unwrapped single-service or single-use articles. Infrared or other heat lamps shall be protected against breakage by providing a shield surrounding and extending beyond the bulb so that only the face of the bulb is exposed.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 6-501.11 Physical facilities are not maintained in good repair, specifically: Ceiling above areas of cookline where boards exposed (plastic falling); repair floor where damaged REQUIRED CORRECTION: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
  • 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: Keep food and grease cleaned under equipment 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 17, 2010 85
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-501.16 *CRITICAL* Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically: Approx. 7-10 eggs at room temperature for undetermined amount of time; egg temp at 80F 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.
Aug 28, 2010 95
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-307.11 Food is not protected from miscellaneous sources of contamination, specifically: - Cord to radio hanging down inside container or pecans, contacting food -Lunchmeat sliced and wrapped in walk-in cooler under fan, with signs water dripping from bottom of fan box REQUIRED CORRECTION: Food shall be protected from contamination that results from a factor or source not identified in these rules.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-501.17 *CRITICAL* Ready-to-eat food is not properly date-marked, specifically: 2 containers of sliced lunchmeat in the walk-in cooler and a container of feta cheese in the prep cooler were not date marked (approx 2 days old as per employee) 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: The following items stored in refrigerators were found over 7 days old: cooked BBQ pork 6/6, cooked taco beef 6/5, black olives 5/29, chicken salad 6/3, roasted garlic 5/23 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 4-501.114 *CRITICAL* The chlorine sanitizer concentration, pH, or temperature is not adequate, specifically: Initially the bar dishwasher measured less than 10ppm residual chlorine in the final rinse; further inspection found the soap and sanitizer hoses may be switched (machine dispensing bleach first then rinsing with soap) REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. Provide and maintain an approved chlorine chemical sanitizer solution that has a minimum concentration of 50 ppm at 75°F (24°C) for water with a pH of 8 or less, or 100°F (38°C) for water with a pH of 10 or less, or as allowed in rule.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 5-204.11 *CRITICAL* Handwashing facilities are not conveniently located in the food preparation area or provided in or adjacent to toilet rooms, specifically: The only sink in the kitchen has a spray a faucet (pre-rinse for dishwashing) -- not capable of hands-free use; employee stated using bleach bucket for handwashing REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  A handwashing facility shall be located to allow convenient use by employees in the food preparation, food dispensing and warewashing areas and in or adjacent to toilet rooms.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 6-501.11 Physical facilities are not maintained in good repair, specifically: Ceiling above some areas of the kitchen is deteriorating / peeling / exposed boards; some areas of broken flooring & shelves deteriorating (worse in walk-in where wood shelving is used); Noted water pooled in the bottom of the 1-door prep cooler -- repair to not have water drip / leak inside unit REQUIRED CORRECTION: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
  • 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 area (including floor) around / behind / under cookline equipment with accumulation of grease & food. Bar drink ice bin unclean at the top & area around the top of the bin 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.
Jun 14, 2011 84
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 5-204.11 *CRITICAL* Handwashing facilities are not conveniently located in the food preparation area or provided in or adjacent to toilet rooms, specifically: Still need to provide kitchen handwash sink / faucet; 2nd reinspection for correction in 14 days REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  A handwashing facility shall be located to allow convenient use by employees in the food preparation, food dispensing and warewashing areas and in or adjacent to toilet rooms.
Jul 11, 2011 92

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