Flaming Wok, 831 Lancaster Dr Ne #23, Salem, OR 97301 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Flaming Wok
Address: 831 Lancaster Dr Ne #23, Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 363-2208
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: Mar 12, 2013
Score
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89

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Inspection findings

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No violation noted during this evaluation. Reinspection Aug 11, 2008 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Complaint Oct 24, 2008 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Semi-Annual Nov 24, 2008 100
  • Light not working in walk-in refrigerator.
  • No hand soap at back hand wash sink.
  • Reach-in refrigerator by cook line at 52F. (Chicken 52F, Beef 51F).
  • Sanitizing solution at 200 ppm chlorine.
  • Tape used on gaskets in reach-in refrigerator by cook line.
Semi-Annual Jun 23, 2009 88
  • A container of raw beef is stored directly on the plastic wrap for an open box of raw chicken.
  • Cooked chicken is 93.5 F and 101.6 F after two hours of cooling.
  • Employee cup is on shelf in food prep area with no lid and no straw.
  • One bucket of sanitizer is 200 ppm chlorine.
  • Several areas are repaired with tape, an uncleanable material. These include the coving near the walk-in door, the gaskets for the reach-in refrigerator, and the FRP splashguard at the dishwashing sink. The caulking for the mop sink is cracked and chipping and could allow water to seep under the floor.
  • The handles for the reach-in have sticky residue. The shelves and gaskets inside the reach-in have food debris and sticky residue. The metal racks/shelves have dust and/or sticky residue. The handle for the sprayer nozzle has residue.
  • The inside of the ice machine has black residue. The sprayer nozzle at the dishwashing sink has black residue.
Semi-Annual Sep 14, 2009 81
  • A clean chili sauce container is used for dispensing soap at the handsink and does not have label for new use.
  • Employee applied soap to hands and scrubbed hands under running water.
  • The fan cover in the reach-in by the grill has soil. The sprayer nozzle has residue.
  • The floor under metal shelves in kitchen has residue/soil. The fan guards in the walk-in have dust.
  • The gaskets for the reach-in by the grill are repaired with tape. The splashguard above the dishwashing sink is repaired with tape.
  • The sanitizer in the dishwashing sink is more than 200 ppm chlorine.
Semi-Annual Mar 30, 2010 79
  • The light in the walk-in freezer does not have shield.
  • The sanitizer in bucket on the front counter has less than 50 ppm chlorine.
  • There is a plate and bowl in the hand sink at the front counter.
  • There is tape holding gasket in place for reach-in. The splashguard above the dishwashing sink is held in place with tape.
Semi-Annual Sep 22, 2010 94
  • One employee touched hand to face and rubbed nose without washing hand. Another employee pushed bangs out of way.
  • There are several tubs with fried or cooked meat, cooked noodles, and cooked rice that are not dated.
  • There is food residue on mobile racks in kitchen.
  • There is food residue on mobile racks in the walk-in.
  • There is tape on gaskets for reach-in refrigerator.
Semi-Annual Mar 3, 2011 87
  • Knives are stored on rack with residue on blades near handles.
  • There is no light bulb in the walk-in freezer.
  • There is residue on shelves above the dishwashing sink and food prep sinks. There is dust from the fans in the walk-in on the wall above the door.
  • There is tape on gaskets for reach-in refrigerator. Cardboard is used to cover celery in the walk-in; cardboard is used as liner on shelf under bags of onions and bags of rice.
Semi-Annual Oct 28, 2011 90
  • Food in the walk-in is holding at 42 to 43 F; egg rolls are 45 F.
  • Food thermometer reads 42 F in ice water.
  • Pans of cooked chicken are stacked at an angle at the sink to drain.
  • The FRP panel above dish sink is loose. There is tape on wall next to prep sink for wall repair.
  • The fan covers inside the reach-in have soil.
  • The shelves inside the walk-in have food residue.
  • There is residue on sprayer handle and post. Shelves in the ktichen have residue.
  • Wiping cloth is stored on lid of bulk rice bin after use.
Semi-Annual Mar 30, 2012 85
No violation noted during this evaluation. Reinspection Apr 6, 2012 100
  • Deep fried chicken and cooked rice is 46 F to 51 F inside the walk-in refrigerator. The reach-in refrigerator is holding cooked beef at 60 F.
  • Gaskets are repaired with tape.
  • Lids for plastic tubs holding chicken, rice, and vegetables in the walk-in are cracked and chipped with uncleanable edges.
  • There is a steady leak from faucet at dishwashing sink. The drain hose for display case is loose and water is draining on floor instead in floor drain under ice machine.
  • There is no light inside the walk-in freezer.
  • There is soil and residue on floor under food storage shelves, under ice machine and behind the display case refrigerator. Some areas of the wall and some shelves have greasy residue.
  • Two buckets of sanitizer do not have detectable level of chlorine.
Semi-Annual Aug 17, 2012 82
No violation noted during this evaluation. Reinspection Sep 6, 2012 100
  • area under and behind cook's line eqipment is soiled with heavy build up
  • cooling with food levels at 4 -5 inches in covered tubs
  • deep fried chicken in tub cooked on 3/11 is still at 48F to 60F in covered tub inside walkin cooler
  • faucets for 3 compartment sink leaking
  • grill hood vent system soiled with buildup, small reachin refrigerator soiled inside
  • light in walkin cooler missing shield
  • metal shelving racks in walkin and kitchen are soiled
Semi-Annual Mar 12, 2013 89

Violation descriptions and comments

Jun 23, 2009

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: 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: 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: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. Each handwashing lavatory or group of 2 handwashing lavatories shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder or bar soap.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: The light intensity shall be at least 10 foot candles (110 lux) at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in the walk-in refrigeration units, dry food storage areas, and during periods of cleaning other areas. Provide at least 20 foot candles (220 lux) at a surface where food is provided for consumer self-service, including buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or packaged foods are sold or offered for consumption, inside equipment including reach-in and under counter refrigerators, and at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in areas used for handwashing, warewashing, equipment and utensil storage areas, and in toilet rooms. Provide at least 50 foot candles (540 lux) for areas where food employees are working with utensils and equipment where safety is a factor.

Sep 14, 2009

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

Mar 30, 2010

REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. Food employees shall clean their hands by using a cleaning procedure of approximately 20 seconds that includes vigorous friction on the surfaces of the lathered fingers, finger tips, areas between the fingers, hands and arms for at least 10 to 15 seconds, followed by a thorough rinsing under clean, running water.
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: 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: 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.  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: 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.

Sep 22, 2010

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: 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: 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.

Mar 3, 2011

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. 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: 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: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Oct 28, 2011

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: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: The light intensity shall be at least 10 foot candles (110 lux) at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in the walk-in refrigeration units, dry food storage areas, and during periods of cleaning other areas. Provide at least 20 foot candles (220 lux) at a surface where food is provided for consumer self-service, including buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or packaged foods are sold or offered for consumption, inside equipment including reach-in and under counter refrigerators, and at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in areas used for handwashing, warewashing, equipment and utensil storage areas, and in toilet rooms. Provide at least 50 foot candles (540 lux) for areas where food employees are working with utensils and equipment where safety is a factor.
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 30, 2012

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: Food temperature measuring devices shall be calibrated in accordance with manufacturer's specifications as necessary to ensure accuracy. Air temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Food shall be protected from contamination that results from a factor or source not identified in these rules.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
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: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
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.

Aug 17, 2012

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: 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: 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: 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: A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: The light intensity shall be at least 10 foot candles (110 lux) at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in the walk-in refrigeration units, dry food storage areas, and during periods of cleaning other areas. Provide at least 20 foot candles (220 lux) at a surface where food is provided for consumer self-service, including buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or packaged foods are sold or offered for consumption, inside equipment including reach-in and under counter refrigerators, and at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in areas used for handwashing, warewashing, equipment and utensil storage areas, and in toilet rooms. Provide at least 50 foot candles (540 lux) for areas where food employees are working with utensils and equipment where safety is a factor.
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, 2013

REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Cooked potentially hazardous food shall be cooled: 1) from 135°F to 70°F within two hours; and  2) from 70°F to 41°F or less, within four hours. Potentially hazardous food received at a temperature above 41°F shall be cooled to those temperatures within four hours.
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: 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: 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: 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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