Cozumel Mexican Restaurant, 4405 Liberty Rd S, Salem, OR 97302 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Cozumel Mexican Restaurant
Address: 4405 Liberty Rd S, Salem, OR 97302
Phone: (503) 371-3781
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: Mar 20, 2013
Score
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100

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  • CARDBOARD BOX REUSED IN VEGGIE UNIT TRUE UNIT DOOR GASKET DAMAGED
  • COOKS FREEZER AND MICROWAVE DOOR HANDLES SOILED
  • COOKS LINE HANDSINK FAUCETS DIRTY
  • SCOOP HANDLES LAYING IN PRODUCT
Semi-Annual Aug 9, 2006 94
  • CLOTHS NOT IN SANITIZER/WATER DIRTY
  • EMPLOYEES EATING/DRINKING IN KITCHEN WAIT AREA
  • FOODS NOT RAPIDLY COOLED FROM 140F-70F IN 2 HRS, 69F-41F IN 4 HRS (CHICKEN 46F-COOKED ON 2/2/07)
  • INTERIOR ICE MACHINE SOILED
  • SCOOP HANDLEWS LAYING IN PRODUCTS
  • TRUE UNIT DOOR GASKET DAMAGED
Semi-Annual Feb 8, 2007 83
No violation noted during this evaluation. Semi-Annual Jan 18, 2008 100
  • Cell phone, mouthwash, cds stored next to catsup, mustard, syrup near front handsink.
  • Chilli relleno, roast, fish/onion mixture not datemarked.
  • Duct tape on counter by hand sink near cook line. Holes where faucet once installed on 3-compartment sink filled with wadded material that is soiled. Floor damaged throughout kitchen.
  • Floor soiled near water heater in dishroom.
  • Handle on microwave sticky/soiled. Handles on big container holding chips soiled with built up food.
  • Lettuce in bottom of hand sink.
  • Mop not hung to dry, stored wet in miolk crate on top of brooms.
  • Raw beef stored in plastic container with raw chicken.
Semi-Annual Sep 23, 2008 86
  • Duct tape used on counter near prep-sink in kitchen.
  • Front hand sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Raw chicken thawing in same container in reach-in cooler as raw beef.
  • Women's restroom does not have covered trash container.
Semi-Annual Feb 9, 2009 87
  • Ice chute on soda machine has build-up on interior. Ice machine interior has build-up.
  • Staff personal items in kitchen. (Cell phones.)
  • Staff restroom door left open.
  • Taco meat, rice, and sauce in reach-in cooler not datemarked as required.
Semi-Annual Sep 3, 2009 90
  • Cooler in back area and front glass cooler missing/not accessible thermometer.
  • Plastic material used on metal strainer.
Semi-Annual Jan 27, 2010 97
  • Bins/containers used mostly for chips have slight build-up on surfaces.
  • Exterior drain well, screens, and internal surfaces of dishwasher have build-up.
Semi-Annual Aug 4, 2010 96
  • DW area floor drain & area soiled.
  • Exterior drain well, screens, and internal surfaces of dishwasher have build-up.
  • Interior surfaces, esp. behind shield of ice machine have build-up.
  • Kelvinator reach-in cooler fan guard has heavy build-up.
  • Mop not stored to dry.
  • Staff scooped ice for drink with cup. Spoons used on cook line foods out at room temp for over 4 hours. Tongs for salad stored with handle in food.
  • Wall near floor drain in DW area damaged & has hole.
Semi-Annual Jan 31, 2011 90
  • Clean glasses stored on tray in ice cream freezer next to ice cream, plastic wrapped foods and there are food crumbs on tray. Plastic sauce cups stored inverted on soiled top of microwave. Shelf holding clean plated under hot hold line soiled. Camera touching sleeve of to go cups.
  • Dried peppers stored in re-used cardboard box that once held napkins.
  • Table legs soiled by grill.
  • Wall damaged behind dishwasher. Wall damaged by floor drain. Wooden shelves peeling paint in dry storage.
Semi-Annual Sep 9, 2011 95
  • Box of raw shell eggs stored touching bagged lettuce.
  • Cold water turned off at hand sink by dishwasher (gets too hot to leave hands under for 20 seconds).
  • Painted wood shelving is chipping paint.
Semi-Annual Feb 10, 2012 94
  • Can dented on seam in dry storage.
  • Interior upper edges of dishwasher have build up.
  • Salsa sauce cooling in container approx. 6 inches deep in reach-in refrigerator.
Semi-Annual Oct 4, 2012 97
  • Cabinet beneath large burner has food and grease build up. Back area of prep cooler soiled.
  • Walls damaged in dishwashing area.
  • Wire shelving rusting in 2 door reach-in cooler to right of hot hold area.
Semi-Annual Mar 20, 2013 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Aug 9, 2006

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

Feb 8, 2007

REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Cooked potentially hazardous food shall be actively cooled: 1) from 140°F (60°C) to 70°F (21°C) within two hours; and  2) from 70°F (21°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less, within four hours. Potentially hazardous food received at a temperature above 41°F (5°C) shall be cooled to those temperatures within four hours.
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: 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: 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: 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.

Sep 23, 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: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
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: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment or supplies.
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: Personal belongings such as purses, coats, and personal medications must be stored in an area of the establishment that is separate from areas used for food preparation and storage, or utensil washing and storage.

Feb 9, 2009

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 that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material.
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: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

Sep 3, 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 41째F 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 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: Toilet room doors shall be kept closed except during cleaning and maintenance operations.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Employees shall store their personal care items in appropriate lockers or storage facilities.

Jan 27, 2010

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: Multiuse equipment, utensils, and food storage containers may not impart color, odors or tastes to food and shall be made of safe materials. Multiuse equipment, utensils, and food storage containers shall be durable, corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent.

Aug 4, 2010

REQUIRED CORRECTION: Warewashing machines and other sinks shall be cleaned before use, throughout the day as necessary to keep them clean and functional, and if used, at least every 24 hours.
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.

Jan 31, 2011

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: Warewashing machines and other sinks shall be cleaned before use, throughout the day as necessary to keep them clean and functional, and if used, at least every 24 hours.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
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.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment or supplies.

Sep 9, 2011

REQUIRED CORRECTION: Multiuse equipment, utensils, and food storage containers may not impart color, odors or tastes to food and shall be made of safe materials. Multiuse equipment, utensils, and food storage containers shall be durable, corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent.
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.

Feb 10, 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 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: A handwashing lavatory shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 110°F (43°C) through a mixing valve or a combination faucet. A steam mixing valve may not be used at a handwashing lavatory. A self-closing, slow-closing or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. An automatic handwashing facility shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Oct 4, 2012

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: Food shall be protected from contamination that results from a factor or source not identified in these rules.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Warewashing machines and other sinks shall be cleaned before use, throughout the day as necessary to keep them clean and functional, and if used, at least every 24 hours.

Mar 20, 2013

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 cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

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