Wu's Open Kitchen, 17773 Sw Lower Boones Ferry Rd, Lake Oswego, OR 97035 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Wu's Open Kitchen
Address: 17773 Sw Lower Boones Ferry Rd, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Phone: (503) 636-8899
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: Mar 4, 2011
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94

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  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-501.16 *CRITICAL* Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically: Bowl of cooked pork set on table near cookline, approx 90 minutes, at 60-62F. -Returned to cooler immediately; keep either in the top of the cooler (instead of raw onions?) or use ice around the outside of the container if left out on the table. 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 4-101.11 Materials used for food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are not smooth and durable, specifically: Re-using Super Suds detergent plastic bucket to store food (chili sauce). *Transferred into a clean food-grade plastic bucket immediately. REQUIRED CORRECTION: Multiuse equipment, utensils, and food storage containers may not impart color, odors or tastes to food and shall be made of safe materials. Multiuse equipment, utensils, and food storage containers shall be durable, corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-601.11 Nonfood-contact surfaces are not kept clean, specifically: -The fan above the cookline is very dusty. -The area around and under the cookline equipment is unclean. 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 4-602.11 Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not potentially hazardous is not cleaned as necessary, specifically: The hot tea pots on the shelf (ready-to-use) have residual tea from previous use. Tea pots are set on customers tables, and are self-service -- must wash between customers. 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.
Nov 15, 2006 90
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-501.14 Warewashing machines, sinks used for warewashing, food preparation or wiping cloth laundering, or drainboards are not cleaned at an appropriate frequency, specifically: Observed a lot of build-up in the area of the dishwasher where water drains. REQUIRED CORRECTION: Warewashing machines and other sinks shall be cleaned before use, throughout the day as necessary to keep them clean and functional, and if used, at least every 24 hours.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-601.11 Nonfood-contact surfaces are not kept clean, specifically: Gas lines, surfaces under cookline, and some dry storage shelves unclean with spilled food and/or grease. 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 4-603.12 Equipment and utensils are not properly precleaned, specifically: Bowls coated with mustard not rinsed before washing - turned both wash and rinse water yellow (so even final rinse water was dirty with mustard) REQUIRED CORRECTION: Food debris on equipment and utensils shall be scrapped over a waste disposal unit or removed in a prewash cycle. If necessary, equipment and utensils shall be preflushed, scraped or soaked.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 6-501.111C *CRITICAL* The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not minimized or controlled, specifically: 1 live & 1 dead roach observed in the kitchen (floor around wok area), and 1 live on restroom door. Droppings and casings observed in kitchen (back of shelves, etc) REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  The presence of insects, rodents and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by using approved methods, such as trapping devices or other effective means.
  • 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 & floor sink under equipment in kitchen (dishwasher, hot water heater, cookline) 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.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 7-203.11 *CRITICAL* A container used to store poisonous or toxic materials is used to store, transport or dispense food, specifically: Using old Super Suds detergent bucket to store celery. REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  A container previously used to store poisonous or toxic materials may not be used to store, transport or dispense food.
Apr 30, 2007 86
No violation noted during this evaluation. May 14, 2007 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Jun 4, 2007 100
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-307.11 Food is not protected from miscellaneous sources of contamination, specifically: Open pour spouts on liquor bottles allow for fruit flies to enter the bottles. REQUIRED CORRECTION: Food shall be protected from contamination that results from a factor or source not identified in these rules.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-501.16 *CRITICAL* Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically: Pre-fried foods left out of the refrigerator approx 4 hours (during lunch, then forgotten) holding at 78-81F - employees put back into cooler upon arrival. 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 29, 2007 93
No violation noted during this evaluation. Sep 5, 2007 100
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-501.16 *CRITICAL* Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically: -Pooled shell eggs (full small plastic container) left out on the counter at the cookline at 67 degrees F -- discarded by cook -No ice around canned vegetables out on the table at the cookline, at 52-60F (restocked after lunch, less than 4 hours) -- iced immediately 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 6-501.114 The establishment is not free of unnecessary items or litter, specifically: The electric slicer stored on the bottom shelf of the prep table has not been used in several years; currently unclean and taking up storage space REQUIRED CORRECTION: The premises shall be free of litter and unnecessary articles which are not pertinent to the current operation of the food establishment.
Feb 13, 2008 94
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-304.12 In-use dispensing utensils are not properly stored, specifically: -Rice scoops at the service station in 82F water -Knife stored between the cookline prep cooler and the steam table 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 3-501.16 *CRITICAL* Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically: Container of pooled eggs left out on the counter; employee put into the cooler at the start of the inspection; eggs found at 62F 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 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 in the back under the cookline equipment is accumulating food and grease 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.
Sep 25, 2008 93
No violation noted during this evaluation. Oct 10, 2008 100
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-304.12 In-use dispensing utensils are not properly stored, specifically: -Knife stored between the steam table & prep cooler at the cookline - area between equipment is very dirty -Ice scoop with handle laying in contact with the ice in servers area 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 3-501.16 *CRITICAL* Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically: -No ice on low acid canned vegetables sitting out on the counter - out at room temperature (large amounts, time of inspection during "slow" time between lunch and dinner) -Precooked rice that has been cooled pulled from the refrigerator and left out on the counter at room temperature with no time marking / approved time policy - at 67F for approx 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 4-302.12 Temperature measuring devices are not provided or readily accessible for checking food temperatures, specifically: Kitchen staff at the time of inspection do not have access to a probe thermometer. PIC stated 1 person has, but keeps in locker when not working. REQUIRED CORRECTION: Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and readily accessible for use. At a minimum, a metal-stemmed temperature measuring device with a range of 0-220 degrees F shall be provided to take internal food temperatures.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 5-501.113 Receptacles for refuse, recyclables and returnables are not kept covered when required, specifically: Outside trash dumpster with lids open today; observed open twice last week also; warned at last inspection REQUIRED CORRECTION: Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables and returnables shall be kept covered inside of the establishment if they contain food residue and are not in continuous use or after they are filled. Receptacles and waste handling units that are outside of the establishment shall be covered with tight-fitting lids at all times.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 5-501.116 Receptacles and waste handling units are not cleaned in a way that prevents contamination or at an appropriate frequency, specifically: Outside trash dumpster with heavy build-up of residue inside REQUIRED CORRECTION: Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables or returnables shall be cleaned in a way that does not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles. Soiled receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables and returnables shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent them from developing a build-up of soil or becoming attractants for insects and rodents.
  • 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 equipment is unclean in many areas of the kitchen 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.
Jan 22, 2009 88
No violation noted during this evaluation. Feb 5, 2009 100
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-304.12 In-use dispensing utensils are not properly stored, specifically: Cleaver stored next to equipment 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 3-501.16 *CRITICAL* Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically: -More ice needed around cooked vegetables, at 50F -Rice out at room temperature (for fried) 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 4-202.11 Multiuse food-contact surfaces are not properly constructed or accessible for cleaning, specifically: Cracked bucket with tape on it 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.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-501.12 Cutting surfaces no longer can be effectively cleaned or sanitized, specifically: Green cutting board not smooth 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.
  • 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: Wall moldy around dishwasher 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.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 7-204.11 *CRITICAL* Chemical sanitizers are not approved, specifically: Wiping cloth solution too strong - more than 200 ppm REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Chemical sanitizers and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall meet the requirements specified in 21 CFR 178.1010.
Nov 7, 2009 84
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-304.12 In-use dispensing utensils are not properly stored, specifically: Cleaner stored next to pan in meat refrigerator. 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 3-501.16 *CRITICAL* Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically: Sandwich refrigerator has too much product in containers. 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 4-202.16 Nonfood-contact surfaces are not designed for easy cleaning and maintenance, specifically: Handle of fry pan not cleanable (with aluminum foil). 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: White freezer has cracked lid exposing insulation. 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.
Apr 11, 2010 93
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-302.11 *CRITICAL* Raw or ready-to eat food is not properly protected from cross contamination, specifically: In the walk-in cooler the containers of raw meat on the middle shelves are above buckets with ready-to-eat foods such as chopped garlic, cut vegetables, chili sauce, tofu, etc. One bus tub of raw chicken broken at bottom & dripping chicken juice onto lid below 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 3-304.12 In-use dispensing utensils are not properly stored, specifically: Some small knives with colored handles are being stored between the top shelf and the employee cabinet underside (directly across from the dishwasher), one knife has residue 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 3-501.16 *CRITICAL* Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically: 1) Employee stated power for prep cooler went out overnight; foods inside overnight included tofu, frozen peas & carrots, cooked noodles, partially cooked meats, & raw meat all holding between 52-58F 2) Bus tub of cut raw chicken in the walk-in holding at 48-53F; meat was cut & mixed with corn starch at their other restaurant in Tigard and was delivered here yesterday. Bus tub was in walk-in since delivered, however full, covered with lid, & stacked -- if over 41F after preparation and delivery, product would not have been able to cool back down 3) Small container of cut BBQ pork out on counter, intended for use to make soup to order (no temperature control), at 68F - out of refrigerator approx 1-1/2 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: -The white freezer door is cracked inside, insulation visible -One cutting board that is sitting on the 2-compartment sink is too rough to be properly cleaned -- either smooth the surface or remove/replace 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 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 sink under the prep sink/table has debris & needs to be cleaned 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.
Oct 11, 2010 87
No violation noted during this evaluation. Nov 4, 2010 100
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-304.12 In-use dispensing utensils are not properly stored, specifically: Several in-use tongs out at room temperature and/or hanging on handle of oven 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 3-501.16 *CRITICAL* Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically: Two pans of pork pot stickers out at room temperature for an undetermined amount of time 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.
Mar 4, 2011 94

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