El Flamingo, Inc., 3260 Portland Rd Ne, Salem, OR 97303 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: El Flamingo, Inc.
Address: 3260 Portland Rd Ne, Salem, OR 97303
Phone: (503) 378-1307
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: Feb 12, 2013
Score
(the higher the better)

100

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Inspection findings

Inspection Type

Inspection Date

Inspection Score
(the higher the better)

  • Light missing shield in kitchen area
  • Shelving in kitchen soiled, exterior of equipment soiled
Semi-Annual Jan 18, 2007 93
  • Exterior of equipment soiled
  • Floor worn
  • Ice scoop stored on ice machine
  • Knives in holder soiled
Semi-Annual Sep 18, 2007 93
No violation noted during this evaluation. Semi-Annual Apr 10, 2008 100
  • Floor in walk-in refrigerator damaged.
  • Interior of microwave soiled.
  • Moldy cheese and tomatoes in walk-in refrigerator.
  • Shelf behind stove damaged.
Semi-Annual Dec 5, 2008 91
  • Back area and store room cluttered
  • Exterior of walk indoor and equipment have build up, exterior of ice machine soiled
  • Floor soiled in back area, in walk in and around equipment
  • Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine
  • Inside microwave has food splatter, cutting board has build up
  • Lights missing shield in back area of kitchen
  • Walk in floor damaged floor worn in spots walls worn in spots, walk in door worn
Semi-Annual Mar 19, 2009 93
  • Light missing shield in back kitchen area
  • Reach in empty not working
  • Walk in door and walls worn in spots men's restroom door worn
Semi-Annual Oct 5, 2009 95
  • Exterior of walk in door exterior of ice machime soiled
  • Floor has low grout in spots missing coving
  • Ice scoop on top of soiled ice machine
  • Microwave has build up
Semi-Annual Feb 16, 2010 94
  • Drain pipe for sink is leaking
  • Exterior of equipment and shelving have build up
  • Inside Kenmore reach in and inside microwave have build up
  • Walls worn, floor tile has low grout, walk in door worn not sealed in spots, wall missing coving in kitchen area
Semi-Annual Oct 15, 2010 91
  • Exterior of equipment has buildup
  • Floor has buildup around equipment
  • Ice scoop handle in ice
  • Lights in back area missing shields
  • Reach in missing thermometer
  • Walls worn in spots, Floor not sealed in back area
Semi-Annual May 3, 2011 93
No violation noted during this evaluation. Semi-Annual Nov 4, 2011 100
  • Exterior of equipment has buildup
  • Floor has buildup around equipment
  • Lights in dry storage area missing shields
  • Spray bottle not labeled
  • Walls worn and not sealed in spots, walk in door worn
Semi-Annual Jan 3, 2012 92
  • Back kitchen cluttered
  • Exterior of equipment has buildup
  • Floor around equipment buildup
  • Inside restrooms littered with paper towels
  • Lights in kitchen missing shields
Semi-Annual Aug 28, 2012 92
  • Back kitchen area cluttered
  • Cutting board worn with grooves
  • Exterior of equipment has buildup
  • Floor around equipment has buildup
Semi-Annual Feb 12, 2013 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Jan 18, 2007

REQUIRED CORRECTION: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. Only those poisonous or toxic materials that are required for the operation and maintenance of a food establishment, such as for cleaning and insect and rodent control, shall be allowed in a food establishment.

Sep 18, 2007

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: 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 floor surfaces shall be provided. Provide closely woven and easily cleanable carpet in carpeted areas. Provide nonabsorbent floor surfaces in food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, warewashing areas, toilet rooms, handwashing areas, storage rooms, janitorial areas, laundry areas, interior garbage and refuse storage rooms, areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods, and other areas subject to moisture.

Dec 5, 2008

REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared in the establishment must be discarded if it has not been consumed within 7 calendar days if stored at 41°F (5°C) or less or is not properly date-marked.
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: The food-contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment and interior cavities of microwave ovens must be cleaned at least every 24 hours.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Mar 19, 2009

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: 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: 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.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: The premises shall be free of litter and unnecessary articles which are not pertinent to the current operation of the food establishment.

Oct 5, 2009

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: 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.

Feb 16, 2010

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: 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: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Oct 15, 2010

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

May 3, 2011

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: 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: 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.

Jan 3, 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: 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: 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.
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.

Aug 28, 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: 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: 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.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: The premises shall be free of litter and unnecessary articles which are not pertinent to the current operation of the food establishment.

Feb 12, 2013

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

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