Almost Home, 3310 Market St Ne, Salem, OR 97301 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant: Almost Home
Address: 3310 Market St Ne, Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 378-0100
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: Mar 19, 2013
Score
(the higher the better)

95

Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about Almost Home, 3310 Market St Ne, Salem, OR 97301 »


Inspection findings

Inspection Type

Inspection Date

Inspection Score
(the higher the better)

  • Exterior of equipment soiled, chart shelves soiled, walk in door soiled
  • Floor soiled around equipment, walk in floor soiled
  • Inside reach in racks soiled, inside microwave soiled
  • Women's restroom missing covered waste can
Semi-Annual Oct 17, 2006 90
  • Floor soiled around equipment and freezer walk in
  • Inside microwave soiled, inside reach ins soiled on bottom shelf
  • Sanitizer over 200 ppmCHlorine solution
  • Shelving soiled, fan unit in walk in soiled
  • wall sworn and soiled in back area
Semi-Annual Mar 1, 2007 91
No violation noted during this evaluation. Semi-Annual Aug 21, 2007 100
  • Ceiling damaged in back area
  • Empolyee drink on food shelf
  • Fan unit and ceiling in walk in soiled shelving soiled
  • Floor soiled in walk in and around equipment
  • Inside reach ins have food build up, cutting board soiled
Semi-Annual Oct 25, 2007 85
  • Bleach sanitizing buckets for wipe cloths over 200ppm.
  • Front handwash sink being used for dumping (ice in sink).
  • Interior of ice machine soiled.
  • Raw pork stored over ready to eat pudding in walk-in. Raw beef stored over cooked beef in front reach-in.
  • Soups, noodles, and chowder not date marked.
  • Spray bottle in dish area and in wait staff area not labeled.
Semi-Annual Oct 2, 2008 81
  • A container of raw chicken is on box of cooked crab in the walk-in.
  • The overhead air vents have dust/soil that is being blown onto light shields and ceiling tiles.
  • The sanitizer is buckets has more than 200 ppm chlorine.
  • Tuna salad in the sandwich prep unit is 49. 4 F. Walk-in is holding food at 43-45 F.
Semi-Annual Jul 27, 2009 83
  • Clean pans are stored with food contact side up.
  • Employee with artificial nails is using hands to sprinkle cheese and bacon bits on salad.
  • The gasket for the pie case is loose. The lid for the ice machine has missing screws.
  • The reach-in in the server's station is holding food between 50 F and 62 F: gallon of milk is 52 F chocolate milk is 50 F milk in carton is 51 F half-n-half is 51 F Milk in carafe is 60 and 62 F ranch dressing is 52 F sour cream is 54 F
Semi-Annual Jan 27, 2010 84
No violation noted during this evaluation. Reinspection Feb 3, 2010 100
  • Concentration of chlorine sanitizer is more than 100 ppm.
  • Observe employee applying soap to hands and placing hands under runninng water after less than 20 seconds of scrubbing.
  • Sandwich prep unit is holding sliced meats wamer than 41 F: turkey is 45 F, Ham is 47 F, Corned beef is 49 F. Potato prepp unit is holding fravy at 45 F and stuffing at 49 F. Potato cubes and fries are 51 F.
  • There is food debris and residue on base of slicer and around knobs. The floor mixer has residue from food around the base.
Semi-Annual Jul 21, 2010 88
  • One light is unshielded above cook line.
  • The brush for cleaning coffemaker is stored on shelf under drain pipe and next to cleaning chemicals.
  • The floor in dry food storage has food debris and soil, including individual cracker packets, sugar or salt, and rice. The floor drain in the wait station has black residue.
  • The scraping edges of two spatulas are rough. The brush used for cleaning coffee maker has cracked handle repaired with duct tape and bent bristles.
Semi-Annual Feb 16, 2011 95
  • Knives with residue on blade are stored in "clean container."
  • The top of the knife holder has dust. There is residue on sprayer handle and nozzle.
  • There is soil and debris on floor, especially along floor-wall joints. There is residue on handles of walk-in doors.
Semi-Annual Oct 5, 2011 93
  • A phone book is sitting on base of slicer in kitchen.
  • The floor has chipped areas.
  • The thermometer inside wait station refrigerator is sticky.
  • There is residue and debris on floor under shelves in the dry food storage room.
  • There is residue inside ice machine on metal clip next to hinge for lid.
Semi-Annual Feb 1, 2012 95
  • There is debris and soil on floor under shelves in dry food storage room and in chemical storage room. There is black residue on light switch plate in chemical storage room.
  • There is dust on power cord for floor mixer. Small fan in kitchen has dust on blades and on cover.
Semi-Annual Aug 7, 2012 98
  • raw ground beef stored above fish, raw chicken stored above raw beef inside reachin line refrigerator
  • styrofoam scoop used for sugar, plastic container (no handle) used as scoop
  • sugar stored with lid half on, dead moth in sugar
Semi-Annual Mar 19, 2013 95

Violation descriptions and comments

Oct 17, 2006

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.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
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.

Mar 1, 2007

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: 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.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable, and durable wall and ceiling surfaces shall be provided. Provide nonabsorbent wall and ceiling surfaces for food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, warewashing areas, toilet rooms, handwashing areas, storage areas, janitorial areas, laundry areas, interior garbage and refuse storage rooms, areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods, and other areas subject to moisture.
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 25, 2007

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: 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.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable, and durable wall and ceiling surfaces shall be provided. Provide nonabsorbent wall and ceiling surfaces for food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, warewashing areas, toilet rooms, handwashing areas, storage areas, janitorial areas, laundry areas, interior garbage and refuse storage rooms, areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods, and other areas subject to moisture.
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 2, 2008

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.  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.
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: 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.
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.
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.

Jul 27, 2009

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.
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.
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: 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.

Jan 27, 2010

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.
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.  Use spatulas, tongs, deli tissue or other dispensing equipment to minimize direct hand contact with food or ice.
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.
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.

Jul 21, 2010

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.
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: 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: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Feb 16, 2011

REQUIRED CORRECTION: Utensils shall be maintained in a state of good repair or condition.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Cleaned and sanitized equipment, linens, utensils or single-service articles may not be stored in locker rooms, toilet rooms, garbage rooms, mechanical rooms, under unprotected sewer water lines, under leaking water lines or under lines on which water has condensed, under open stairwells, or under other sources of contamination.
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.
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 5, 2011

REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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.

Feb 1, 2012

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.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: 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: Cleaned and sanitized equipment, linens, utensils or single-service articles may not be stored in locker rooms, toilet rooms, garbage rooms, mechanical rooms, under unprotected sewer water lines, under leaking water lines or under lines on which water has condensed, under open stairwells, or under other sources of contamination.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Aug 7, 2012

REQUIRED CORRECTION: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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.

Mar 19, 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: 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 water at a temperature of 135°F or more or 41°F or less or if the container is cleaned as required.
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.

Do you have any questions you'd like to ask about Almost Home? Post them here so others can see them and respond.

×
ALMOST HOME respresentatives - respond and add information

Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this restaurant in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Food:
Service:
Price:
Ambience:
Cleanliness:

Your Review


Would you recommend Almost Home to others? (optional)
  
Add photo of Almost Home (optional)
Add more info about the restaurant »

About You

Your nickname:

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this restaurant:
Phone number (won't be published):
Leave your signature»

Recently added reviews

Name City Users' Rating
Hometown BuffetSalem, OR
****
Hollywood BistroSalem, OR
*****
Remmy's Nightclub -Sports BarSalem, OR
*****
Dede's DeliSalem, OR
***
Richard's Raleigh WestPortland, OR
****
Carl's Jr #8510Hillsboro, OR
**
Jack in the Box 7122Portland, OR
Starbucks Coffee Co #3398Lake Oswego, OR
**
DAVID MINOR THEATEREugene, OR
****
GENE & BETTY'S BUSY BEE CAFESpringfield, OR
*

Restaurants in neighborhood

Name

Address

Distance

Shilo Inn - Salem Suites Llc 3304 Market St Ne, Salem 0.04 miles
Mcdonald's 1598 Hawthorne Ave Ne, Salem 0.08 miles
Red Lion Hotel Salem 3301 Market St Ne, Salem 0.09 miles
Baskin Robbins 3239 Market St Ne, Salem 0.09 miles
Newport Seafood Grill #73 1717 Freeway Ct Ne, Salem 0.10 miles
Rock-N-Roger's Diner 3235 Market St Ne, Salem 0.10 miles
Pietro's Pizza 1637 Hawthorne Ave Ne, Salem 0.11 miles
Comfort Inn & Suites Restaurant 1775 Freeway Ct Ne, Salem 0.13 miles
Canton Garden Restaurant & Lounge 3225 Market St Ne, Salem 0.13 miles
Cooper's Deli 1541 Hawthorne Ave Ne, Salem 0.14 miles

Create your own business profile on city-data.com. It's completely free!
Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
Search for:  near: