Browns Towne Lounge, 189 Liberty St Ne Ste 112, Salem, OR 97301 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Browns Towne Lounge
Address: 189 Liberty St Ne Ste 112, Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 391-9977
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: Apr 5, 2013
Score
(the higher the better)

97

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Inspection findings

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  • Bar hand wash sink missing towel dispenser
  • Walk in door soiled
Semi-Annual May 22, 2008 97
  • Floor soiled around equipment
  • Raw eggs over ready to eat foods in reach in
  • Shelving soiled in back area
Semi-Annual Oct 27, 2008 93
  • Kitchen dishwasher chlorine 0ppm residual.
Semi-Annual May 4, 2009 96
  • Chlorine solution for kitchen wipecloth bucket under 50ppm.
  • Holders for soda guns have build-up on interiors.
  • Open cup of coffee in kitchen.
Semi-Annual Nov 18, 2009 92
  • Required thermometers not provided.
  • Several pans are encrusted with grease/char deposits.
  • Wet wipecloths in kitchen on counters have no residual sanitizer.
Semi-Annual Apr 29, 2010 95
  • Interior of soda gun holders have some build-up.
  • Kitchen doors, eps. on interior have heavy build-up.
  • Several dishes have chips/breaks.
Semi-Annual Nov 1, 2010 95
  • Canned food is stored on shelf below the drain for food preparation sink.
  • Employee used food paper to pick up raw burger and place it on grill, then dipped hands in sanitizer bucket.
  • There are missing tiles at base of mop sink. Some areas of floor have chips or cracks.
  • There is no detectable level of chlorine in kitchen dishwasher.
  • There is residue on handle and inside collar of sprayer. There is residue and other items (business card, magnet, plastic) in container for ice scoop.
Semi-Annual Mar 21, 2011 86
  • Bar hand wash sink towel dispenser missing paper towels
  • Floor around equipment in back kitchen and in walk in has buildup
  • Shelving in walk in has buildup
  • Single serve food containers stored on floor in kitchen
Semi-Annual Oct 10, 2011 94
  • Employee clothes on utensil storage
  • Floor around equipment and shelving in walk in have buildup
  • Reach in gasket torn
  • Tops of equipment dusty
Semi-Annual Mar 12, 2012 95
  • Back kitchen area has clutter
  • Floor around equipment and shelving in restroom has buildup
Semi-Annual Oct 1, 2012 100
  • Exterior of reach in and Ice machine have buildup
  • Floor around base board and shelving have buildup
  • Inside reach in has buildup
Semi-Annual Apr 5, 2013 97

Violation descriptions and comments

May 22, 2008

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 sink used for food preparation, utensil washing or a service sink may not be provided with handwashing aids or devices.

Oct 27, 2008

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: 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 4, 2009

REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. Provide and maintain an approved chlorine chemical sanitizer solution that has a minimum concentration of 50 ppm at 75째F (24째C) for water with a pH of 8 or less, or 100째F (38째C) for water with a pH of 10 or less, or as allowed in rule.

Nov 18, 2009

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: 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.

Apr 29, 2010

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: 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: The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

Nov 1, 2010

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.
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: 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 21, 2011

REQUIRED CORRECTION: Food may not be stored in locker rooms, toilet rooms, dressing rooms, garbage rooms, mechanical rooms, under unprotected sewer lines, under leaking water lines, under water lines on which water has condensed, under open stairwells, or under other sources of contamination.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. Food employees must thoroughly wash their hands and exposed portions of their arms: 1) before beginning or returning to work; 2) after touching body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms; 3) after using the toilet room; 4) after caring for, or handling service or aquatic animals; 5) after coughing, sneezing, or using a handkerchief or disposable tissues; 6) after using tobacco, eating or drinking from inappropriate containers; 7) after handling soiled equipment or utensils; 8) immediately before engaging in food preparation in the food preparation area; 9) during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross-contamination when changing tasks; 10) when switching between working with raw foods and working with ready-to-eat foods; or 11) after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. Provide and maintain an approved chlorine chemical sanitizer solution that has a minimum concentration of 50 ppm at 75°F (24°C) for water with a pH of 8 or less, or 100°F (38°C) for water with a pH of 10 or less, or as allowed in rule.
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.

Oct 10, 2011

REQUIRED CORRECTION: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
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: Handwashing facilities shall be kept clean and be properly maintained and used.
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 12, 2012

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: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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.
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 1, 2012

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.

Apr 5, 2013

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 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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