Al-Aqsa L.L.C, 1326 State St, Salem, OR 97301 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Al-Aqsa L.L.C
Address: 1326 State St, Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 581-6116
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: Jul 2, 2013
Score
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100

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  • A bag of ice is placed on floor after being dropped repeatedly.
  • Cutting board is made of wood.
  • Employee moves a gray tub sitting on floor to cutting board.
  • Hand sink has equipment and food in the basin of the sink.
  • Hands are washed under running water.
  • No sanitizer is made for wiping cloths.
  • There are no test strips available.
Semi-Annual Mar 27, 2012 81
  • A bag of potatoes and an open jar of chili paste are sitting directly on the floor.
  • A cup of tea is on counter next to pannini press.
  • Bags of to-go containers are stored directly onthe kitchen floor.
  • Hummus is 58 F.
  • The overhead vent does not have drip shield and there is build-up of grease along edges of hood and around opening above the grill.
  • There are no thermometers inside the refrigerators or freezer.
  • There is a container of raw beef on shelf above ready-to-eat food in refrigerator. A container of raw chicken is on steam table next to cooked meat.
  • There is an unpainted/unsealed piece of wood attached to wall above dish sink to hold up drying rack.
  • There is food residue on faucet handles for hand sink.
  • There is grease build-up on surface of grill, overhead vent, wall, and shelves. There is food residue on handles for refrigerator door.
  • There is no sanitizer made for wiping food contact surfaces during food preparation.
  • There is residue in the floor drain under the dishwashing sink. There is soil on floor by back door.
  • Thermometer scale begins at 50 F.
Semi-Annual Nov 21, 2012 84
  • Dead mouse in trap observed in hand sink cabinet.
  • Drippy grease build-up on fume hood above grill.
  • Flooring damaged in kitchen. Tape used to repair cracks.
  • Food left out at room temperature to cool before placing in the refrigerator.
  • Grill press encrusted.
  • Handle of spatula heat damaged.
  • Heavy grease build-up on floor in kitchen. Build-up on shelving.
  • No date marking in place for cooked meat and rice.
  • Raw, shell eggs stored above ready to eat meats.
  • Several flies observed in kitchen area.
  • Unable to locate ambient air thermometers in cold holding units.
  • Unused equipment stored in kitchen area.
Semi-Annual Jun 18, 2013 81
No violation noted during this evaluation. Reinspection Jul 2, 2013 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Mar 27, 2012

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.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. Food employees shall clean their hands by using a cleaning procedure of approximately 20 seconds that includes vigorous friction on the surfaces of the lathered fingers, finger tips, areas between the fingers, hands and arms for at least 10 to 15 seconds, followed by a thorough rinsing under clean, running water.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Wood and wood wicker may not be used as a food-contact surface. Hard maple or an equivalently hard, close grained wood may be used for cutting boards, rolling pins, salad bowls, and chopsticks. Untreated wood planks, such as cedar, may be used as a cooking surface for grilling and baking.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in ppm (mg/l) of sanitizer shall be provided.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
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.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. Handwashing facilities shall be accessible at all times for employee use.

Nov 21, 2012

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 should be stored in ascending order of cooking temperature, with the highest required cooking temperature at the lowest level.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Potentially hazardous foods shall be maintained at 135°F or above (except roast beef may be held at 130°F (54°C) or above) or at 41°F or less.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas. Employees may drink only from covered beverage containers with a handle or straw in food preparation or utensil washing areas.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. 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. If thin foods such as meat patties and fish filets are cooked, a temperature measuring device that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and accessible.
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.
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.
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.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Ventilation hood systems and devices shall be sufficient in number and capacity to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service articles shall be stored in a clean, dry location where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination and at least 6 inches above the floor. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that permits air drying and covered or inverted. Single-service and single-use articles shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means to protect them from contamination.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
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.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Handwashing sinks shall be kept clean and be properly maintained and used.

Jun 18, 2013

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 should be stored in ascending order of cooking temperature, with the highest required cooking temperature at the lowest level.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. Potentially hazardous food shall be cooled by: 1) Placing the food in shallow pans; 2) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; 3) Using rapid cooling equipment; 4) Stirring the food in an ice water bath; 5) Using or arranging containers to facilitate heat transfer; 6) Adding ice as an ingredient; or 7) Other effective methods. Food shall be arranged to provide maximum heat transfer and loosely covered or uncovered.
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.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.
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.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: The premises shall be maintained free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Their presence shall be eliminated by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies, routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, and eliminating harborage conditions.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: The premises shall be free of litter and unnecessary articles which are not pertinent to the current operation of the food establishment.
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.

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