Chinese Cafe Of Salem Center, 401 Center St Ne #258, Salem, OR 97301 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Chinese Cafe Of Salem Center
Address: 401 Center St Ne #258, Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 315-8669
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: Apr 5, 2013
Score
(the higher the better)

97

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  • Cup used to scoop ice
  • Exterior of refrigeration units, especially handles, soiled
Semi-Annual Oct 17, 2006 94
  • Bowl used as scoop, rice scoop store in standing water
  • Cutting board on prep table groved
  • Food uncovered in reach ins
  • Inside reach in soiled on bottom shelf
  • Sanitizer over 200 ppm Chlorine
  • Spray bottle not labeled
  • Thawing chicking In standing water
Semi-Annual Jun 26, 2007 83
No violation noted during this evaluation. Semi-Annual Nov 19, 2007 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Reinspection Mar 21, 2008 100
  • Employee washing hands and not drying hands, paper towels missing at hand sink
  • Exterior of equipment soiled, shelving soiled
  • Food containers above food prep area not labeled
  • Prep table missing thremometer in reach in
  • Spray bottle not labeled
Semi-Annual Apr 22, 2008 87
  • Bowl used as scoop
  • Employee drink on cook line without lid and straw
  • Exterior of equipment soiled
  • Floor soiled around equipment, wall soiled by three compartment sink
  • Inside reach and prep reach in soiled
Semi-Annual Nov 10, 2008 89
  • Both handwashing sinks are being used for purposes other than handwashing; food present in sinks.
  • No datemarking in place.
  • Prep-line cutting board damaged beyond cleanability.
  • Sanitizing bucket for wipecloths not set up.
  • Several live cockroaches found in many different locations of facility.
Semi-Annual May 5, 2009 86
  • Chlorine sanitizer under 50ppm.
  • Cooked chicken, rice, beef not datemarked.
  • Live and dead roaches viewed.
  • Prep line cooler is not maintaining foods at 41F or below. Chicken 55F, beef 53F, lettuce 55F.
  • Rice cooling in covered container at room temp.
Semi-Annual Nov 17, 2009 84
No violation noted during this evaluation. Consultation Jan 20, 2010 100
  • 3-comp sink faucet is in need of repair.
  • Accurate probe thermometer is not provided.
  • Exterior of equipmet/coolers are heavily soiled to sight and touch. Reach-in cooler near dishwashing, has soiled gasket.
  • Live roach viewed in facility near mop sink.
  • Staff was working on dis-assembling faucet then returned to food prep with no hand washing.
Semi-Annual Jun 7, 2010 90
  • 2 cans of Raid in facility.
  • 2 open drinks in kitchen.
  • Exterior of equipment & racks soiled.
  • Many live roaches viewed in facility. One on cutting board.
  • Mop sink is backed-up with very soiled wastewater.
Semi-Annual Dec 7, 2010 83
  • cauking at sink broken away from walls
  • cutting board damaged
  • cutting board soiled
  • eggs stored on raw chicken
  • facility floors not clean
  • latex gloves in dishwashing area
  • live cockroaches in kitchen
  • outside of refrigeration unit and working containers soiled
  • several toxics not labeled
Semi-Annual Mar 21, 2011 72
No violation noted during this evaluation. Reinspection Apr 25, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Complaint May 23, 2011 100
  • Exterior of Ice, reach in prep table and side of Fryer have buildup
  • Food container holding Salt not labeled
  • Shelving in back has buildup
Semi-Annual Nov 1, 2011 95
  • Exterior of equipment has buildup
  • Food container holding Flour not labeled
  • Sanitizer over 200 ppm Chlorine, turns test strip from black to white
  • Shelving in back area and floor around stove have buildup
Semi-Annual Apr 27, 2012 90
  • Missing thin stem probe thermometer
  • Paper towel missing in hand wash sink towel dispenser in back kitchen
Semi-Annual Nov 20, 2012 97
  • Bevair reach in missing thermometer
Semi-Annual Apr 5, 2013 97

Violation descriptions and comments

Oct 17, 2006

REQUIRED CORRECTION: Use spatulas, tongs, deli tissue or other dispensing equipment to minimize direct hand contact with food or ice.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Jun 26, 2007

REQUIRED CORRECTION: Potentially hazardous foods shall not be thawed at room temperature. Food may be thawed by one of the following methods: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; 2) completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, with sufficient velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in the overflow, for a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or for a period of time that does not allow raw animal food to be above 41°F (5°C) for more than four hours; 3) in a microwave oven only when the food will be immediately transferred to conventional cooking facilities as part of a continuous cooking process, or when the entire, uninterrupted cooking process takes place in the microwave oven; or 4) as part of the conventional cooking process.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Shellstock shall be reasonably free of mud, dead shellfish, and shellfish with broken shells. Dead shellfish or shellstock with badly broken shells shall be discarded.
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.
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: 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: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Containers of poisonous or toxic materials and personal care items shall bear a legible manufacturer's label.

Apr 22, 2008

REQUIRED CORRECTION: Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages shall be identified with the common name of the food.
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: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. Food employees shall keep their hands and exposed portions of their arms 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: 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.

Nov 10, 2008

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: 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: 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 5, 2009

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: 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: 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: 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.  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.

Nov 17, 2009

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.  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: 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; 7) other effective methods. Food shall be arranged to provide maximum heat transfer and loosely covered or uncovered.
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 presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies, routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, and eliminating harborage conditions.

Jun 7, 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: 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: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies, routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, and eliminating harborage conditions.

Dec 7, 2010

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: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair.
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.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Poisonous or toxic materials shall be used according to label directions and applicable laws. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be applied so that a hazard to employees or other persons is not constituted and so that contamination of food or other items will not result.

Mar 21, 2011

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: Single-use gloves shall be used for only one task and be discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation. Cloth gloves must not be used in direct contact with food, unless the food is subsequently cooked. Latex gloves are prohibited in food service establishments, effective March 1, 2003.
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: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. Food shall only contact surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Containers of poisonous or toxic materials and personal care items shall bear a legible manufacturer's label.
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 1, 2011

REQUIRED CORRECTION: Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages shall be identified with the common name of the food.
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.

Apr 27, 2012

REQUIRED CORRECTION: Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages shall be identified with the common name of the food.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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.
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 20, 2012

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: Handwashing sinks shall be kept clean and be properly maintained and used.

Apr 5, 2013

REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. Food temperature measuring devices and water temperature measuring devices on warewashing machines shall have a numerical scale, printed record, or digital readout in increments no greater than 2°F or 1°C in the intended range of use.

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