Senor Taco, 19098 Willamette Dr, West Linn, OR 97068 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Senor Taco
Address: 19098 Willamette Dr, West Linn, OR 97068
Phone: (503) 699-7107
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: Feb 15, 2011
Score
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97

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Inspection findings

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  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-304.12 In-use dispensing utensils are not properly stored, specifically: Bowl without handle seen in bulk rice container. 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 6-501.19 Toilet rooms are not kept closed, specifically: Restroom door found left open. REQUIRED CORRECTION: Toilet room doors shall be kept closed except during cleaning and maintenance operations.
Jan 19, 2007 97
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-302.12 Working containers of food removed from their original packages are not identified, specifically: Bulk food containers (rice, beans, etc.) 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 3-305.11 Food is not stored to prevent contamination, specifically: Pan of cooked shredded beef dated 7-13 not covered in walk-in refrigerator. 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.
Jul 17, 2007 97
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 6-202.14 Toilet rooms are not completely enclosed or provided with a tight-fitting, self-closing door, specifically: The self-closing hinge for the employee restroom door does not work. REQUIRED CORRECTION: A toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed with a tight-fitting and self-closing door.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 6-501.18 Handwashing facilities are not kept clean, or are not properly maintained or used, specifically: Pan in sink used for handwashing in the kitchen. REQUIRED CORRECTION: Handwashing facilities shall be kept clean and be properly maintained and used.
Jan 25, 2008 98
No violation noted during this evaluation. Aug 19, 2008 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Feb 13, 2009 100
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-304.12 In-use dispensing utensils are not properly stored, specifically: A plastic bowl without a handle was inside of the large rice container. 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 4-204.112 Temperature measuring devices are not provided, or are not easily readable, properly located, or accurately scaled in hot or cold food storage units, specifically: Could not find a thermometer in the chefs prep refrigerator. 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.
Sep 18, 2009 98
No violation noted during this evaluation. Feb 24, 2010 100
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-501.16 *CRITICAL* Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically: Cheese in top section of the chefs prep refrigerator at 48°F, chicken inside of unit 47°F, interior air temperature at 47°F. Other food temperatures okay.* 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: Some of the wire shelves in the walk-in refrigerator have an accumulation of food residue. 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 6-202.15 Outer openings and windows in the establishment are not constructed or protected to prevent the entrance of insects and rodents, specifically: The are gaps under the rear door. REQUIRED CORRECTION: Outer openings of the food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: 1) filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; 2) closed, tight-fitting windows; and, 3) solid, self-closing doors. Windows or doors used for ventilation must be protected by the use of screens, air curtains, or other effective means.
Sep 10, 2010 92
No violation noted during this evaluation. Oct 7, 2010 100
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-304.14 Wiping cloths are not properly used or stored, specifically: The sanitizer solution at the front handwashing sink was too weak (pail in kitchen was okay @ 100 p.p.m. chlorine). 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 4-602.11 Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not potentially hazardous is not cleaned as necessary, specifically: Cardboard on walk-in refrigerator shelves is not cleanable. 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.
Feb 15, 2011 97

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