Free Loader Tavern, 501 Lancaster Dr Se, Salem, OR 97317 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Free Loader Tavern
Address: 501 Lancaster Dr Se, Salem, OR 97317
Phone: (503) 363-2395
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: Feb 14, 2013
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100

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  • Chili held at 112 F
  • Inside reach in has food build up
  • Restroom door have holes
  • Wiping cloth under 50 ppm Chlorine
Semi-Annual Oct 16, 2006 90
  • Fan unit and ceiling soiled in walk in
  • Sanitizer under 50 ppm Chlorine
Semi-Annual Feb 1, 2007 97
  • Inside reach in soiled on shelf
  • Sanitizer under 50 ppm Chlorine
  • Top of reach in soiled, top shelf and behind bar soiled
Semi-Annual Sep 4, 2007 96
No violation noted during this evaluation. Semi-Annual Feb 22, 2008 100
  • Dishwasher has no residual chlorine.
  • Ice machine has pink mold growing on interior.
  • Onions and cases of beer stored on floor in walk-in.
  • Shelving throughout kitchen has unfinished wood exposed. Shelving in storage closet also has unfinished exposed wood. Towel used under plastic material to store coffee cups. Mat in storage closet has carpet surface.
  • Walls in walk-in cooler are damaged.
Semi-Annual Oct 27, 2008 90
  • Cooked beef not dated.
  • Raw eggs stored over ready-to-eat tomatoes, limes and lemons.
  • Soda gun holder soiled. Interior roof of microwave soiled.
Semi-Annual Mar 11, 2009 89
  • Cooked gravy and bacon, bottles of prepared orange juice do not have dates on containers.
  • The inside of the ice machine has pink residue (possible slime mold) and some dark residue.
Semi-Annual Sep 28, 2009 88
  • One knife has rust on the blade near the handle.
  • The fan guards in the walk-in have dust.
  • The inside of the small refrigerator is repaired with duct tape. The inside of the door for the freezer in the back storage area is repaired with tape.
  • The small refrigerator is holding salsa and dressing at 49 F.
Semi-Annual Mar 25, 2010 91
  • Small refrigerator is holding hot dogs at 44 F to 53 F (total of 8). Additionally, there is no date marking on the plastic bags that contain the hot dogs.
  • The sanitizer in the bucket is more than 100 ppm chlorine.
  • There is black residue and pink residue inside the ice machine.
  • Unable to locate test kit for chlorine sanitizer.
Semi-Annual Sep 13, 2010 91
  • Unable to locate thermometer in the small refrigerator.
Pre-open Sep 27, 2010 100
  • Hot dogs in walk-in have date of 11/17.
  • The soda gun holder at the bar has rough, pitted area near drain.
  • The walk-in wall has residue from leak in hose from keg to tap.
  • There is duct tape on counter next to dishwasher.
  • There is reside inside the door of the dishwasher.
Semi-Annual Jan 13, 2011 89
  • Small fruit flies are in and around holder for soda gun.
  • There is a coffee mug in the basin of hand sink behind bar.
Semi-Annual Sep 29, 2011 95
  • Bag of onions is sitting directly on floor of walk-in.
  • The wall above the hand sink in the food prep area has chipped areas. Some of the counters have chipped areas; some are repaired with tape.
  • There is black and pink residue inside the ice machine.
  • There is dust on top of knife rack and rack for spatulas & whisk.
Semi-Annual Jan 25, 2012 94
  • Some counter edges have chpped or cracked areas.
  • Storage room freezer door is repaired with duct tape inside. Some areas of the walls and shelves are covered with contact paper.
  • Two coffee cups, spoon, and small cream pitcher are in basin of hand sink behind the bar.
Semi-Annual Aug 1, 2012 94
  • Ceiling in walk-in refrigerator is soiled.
  • Light bulb out in the walk-in refrigerator.
Semi-Annual Feb 14, 2013 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Oct 16, 2006

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: 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: Smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable, and durable wall and ceiling surfaces shall be provided. Provide nonabsorbent wall and ceiling surfaces for food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, warewashing areas, toilet rooms, handwashing areas, storage areas, janitorial areas, laundry areas, interior garbage and refuse storage rooms, areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods, and other areas subject to moisture.

Feb 1, 2007

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 kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Sep 4, 2007

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.

Oct 27, 2008

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: 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. Food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be sanitized after cleaning using one the following methods: 1) immersion for at least 30 seconds in hot water maintained as specified in rule; 2) using mechanical hot water operations that achieve a utensil surface temperature of 160°F (71°C); or 3) using an approved chemical sanitizer in manual or mechanical operations for 10 seconds for chlorine and 30 seconds for all other chemical sanitizer or an exposure time used in relation with a combination of temperature, concentration and pH.
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: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Mar 11, 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.  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: 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 28, 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.

Mar 25, 2010

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: Utensils shall be maintained in a state of good repair or condition.
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: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Sep 13, 2010

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: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in ppm (mg/l) of sanitizer shall be provided.
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 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.

Jan 13, 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 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: 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: 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: 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 29, 2011

REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. Handwashing facilities shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.

Jan 25, 2012

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: 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.

Aug 1, 2012

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. Handwashing facilities shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Feb 14, 2013

REQUIRED CORRECTION: The light intensity shall be at least 10 foot candles (108 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 (215 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.

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