Avenue 34 Catering, 4000 Lancaster Dr Ne Bldg 34, Salem, OR 97309 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Avenue 34 Catering
Address: 4000 Lancaster Dr Ne Bldg 34, Salem, OR 97309
Phone: (503) 399-6535
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: Apr 30, 2013
Score
(the higher the better)

95

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Inspection findings

Inspection Type

Inspection Date

Inspection Score
(the higher the better)

  • cleaners stored above dishwash area
  • faucet loose at main prep handwash
  • older marlite(brown counter top) worn and groved
Semi-Annual Sep 6, 2006 91
No violation noted during this evaluation. Reinspection Dec 12, 2006 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Semi-Annual Mar 9, 2007 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Semi-Annual Nov 7, 2007 100
  • Interior ice machine soiled
  • ceiling tiles damaged by rear walkins
  • raw chicken stored above RTE foods(packaged)
  • splash zone on mixers in bakery soiled
Semi-Annual Feb 28, 2008 91
  • Box of toasted oats on floor in dry storage. Boxes of food on floor in back walk-in freezer.
  • Brown counter top worn and groved.
  • Ceiling tiles damaged and soiled by back walk-ins.
Semi-Annual Dec 12, 2008 95
  • Facet at three compartment sink leaking
  • Floor has build up in freezer walk in and around mixer
  • Floor missing tile by front walk in
  • Storage room missing shields for lights
  • True reach in missing thremometer
Semi-Annual Jun 18, 2009 95
  • Flor in walk in and in bake area have build up
  • Shelves in bake area and cart have build up
  • True reach in inside has food splatter
Semi-Annual Nov 24, 2009 95
No violation noted during this evaluation. Semi-Annual May 6, 2010 100
  • Exterior of food bins in middle island has build up
  • Ice scop for ice machine on top of soiled ice machine
  • Shelf by dishwasher, fan unit in walk in, top of stove, ice machine have build up
  • Spice shelving worn
Semi-Annual May 18, 2010 94
  • Box of muffins and boxes of frozen foods in walk in are stored on floor
  • Door and wall by dishwasher and ceiling in walk in have build up
  • Top of ice machine, shelving across from mixer, carts across from mixer have build up
  • Walls worn in back area
Semi-Annual Oct 22, 2010 92
  • Cart by mixer has buildup
  • Floor around equipment and shelving have buildup
  • Walls worn in spots
Semi-Annual Apr 28, 2011 96
  • Box of Hash Browns stored on floor in walk in
  • Box of single serve cup lids stored on floor in dry storage room
  • Employee coats stored on equipment
  • Exterior of rolling carts and ice machine have buildup
  • Ice scoop stored contacting soiled ice machine in standing water
Semi-Annual Oct 11, 2011 93
  • Box of utensils stored on floor
  • Ice scoop in standing water
  • Rolling carts and Ice machine have buildup
  • Wall in back area, floor around equipment have buildup
Semi-Annual May 11, 2012 93
  • Cases of Pancake mix on floor
  • Exterior of Ice machine and Rolling cart have buildup
  • Floor has buildup around equipment
Semi-Annual Oct 30, 2012 100
  • Floor around equipment has buildup
  • Raw whole shell eggs over ready to eat foods in Walk in
  • Rolling carts have buildup
Semi-Annual Apr 30, 2013 95

Violation descriptions and comments

Sep 6, 2006

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.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Handwashing facilities shall be kept clean and be properly maintained and used.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by spacing or partitioning. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-service or single-use articles.

Feb 28, 2008

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-contact surfaces of equipment, containers and utensils shall be cleaned: 1) before each use with a different type of raw animal food; 2) each time there is a change from working with raw foods to working with ready-to-eat foods; 3) between uses with raw fruits and vegetables and potentially hazardous foods; 4) before using or storing a food temperature measuring device; 5) at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred; 6) at least every 4 hours, unless the equipment and their contents are maintained at proper temperatures; 7) in a refrigerated room at a frequency based on the table in Chapter 4-602.11; 8) and every 24 hours in salad bars, delis, cafeteria lines, and other serving situations that hold ready-to-eat potentially hazardous foods where new product is combined with the same food.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so that they are easily cleanable. Concrete blocks or bricks shall be sealed to provide a smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable surface.

Dec 12, 2008

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: 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.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Jun 18, 2009

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.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair.
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: 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.

Nov 24, 2009

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: 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 18, 2010

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: 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 140째F (60째C) or more or 41째F (5째C) or less or if the container is cleaned as required.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: 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.

Oct 22, 2010

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: 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 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 28, 2011

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.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Oct 11, 2011

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: 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 140째F (60째C) or more or 41째F (5째C) or less or if the container is cleaned as required.
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: Dressing rooms shall be used by employees when changing clothes in the establishment. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used to store employee clothing and other possessions.

May 11, 2012

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 140째F (60째C) or more or 41째F (5째C) or less or if the container is cleaned as required.
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: 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 30, 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: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
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 30, 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: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
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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