Jr's Taqueria, 1705 Winter St Ne, Salem, OR 97303 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Jr's Taqueria
Address: 1705 Winter St Ne, Salem, OR 97303
Phone: (503) 378-0500
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: Jan 7, 2013
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92

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  • Fans of interior reach-in Randell cooler soiled
  • Hand towels not dispensing at hand washing sink
  • Handle of microwave and handle of prep cooler soiled
  • Kitchen wipe cloth sanitizing solution soiled. Sanitizing solution used in service area >200ppm Cl
  • Prep cooler without thermometer
  • Shelving used to store dishes/equipment above dishwashing area worn
Semi-Annual Sep 14, 2006 88
  • Dry wiping clothes on counter
  • Exterior on ice machine soiled, shelving soiled
  • Food bins not labeled
  • Food not covered in reach ins
  • Hand wash sink broken on front of sink
  • Inside reach in soiled
  • Spray bottle not labeled
Semi-Annual Jun 28, 2007 82
  • Cardboard used to line shelves of freezer.
  • Chicken carnitas 45F; taco carnitas 46F;Sauce 44F;
  • Cooked shrimp without datemark. Several large containers of sauces without datemark.
  • Interior of ice machine soiled.
  • Raw eggs stored over ready-to-eat tomatoes.
  • Sugar and salt stored on floor.
  • Wiping cloth sanitizer greater than 200ppm Cl.
Semi-Annual Nov 6, 2007 84
No violation noted during this evaluation. Semi-Annual Feb 7, 2008 100
  • Employee not using soap or paper towels when washing hands, returning to food prep
  • Floor soiled around equipment
  • Plastic lids stored on floor in closet
  • Sanitizer under 50 ppm Chlorine
  • Shelving and exterior of equipment soiled
  • Slicer soiled
Semi-Annual Aug 8, 2008 89
  • Ceiling tile damaged in spots, door for cabinet hindge broken
  • Exterior of ice machine, shelf over three compartment sink and inside cabinet have build up
  • Hand washing sink dispenser missing paper towels
  • Ice scoop on top of soiled hand wash towel dispenser
  • Prep table reach in and upright reach in missing thremometer
  • Raw whole shell eggs over reqady to eat food in reach in
Semi-Annual Jun 4, 2009 89
  • The gaskets for the prep unit are cracked and torn. The counter top at the food prep sink has chipped areas. The inside of the freezer has chipped area with exposed insulation.
  • The handle and gaskets for the prep unit has soil and debris.
  • The lid for flour is open and container is under the "clean drainboard for dish sink while dishwasher is washing the dishes.
Semi-Annual Nov 19, 2009 96
  • Employee rinses hands at sink with no soap.
  • The door handle for the prep unit has sticky residue. The gaskets for the reach-in have food debris and soil.
  • The inside of the freezer has cracked, chipped surface with exposed insulation. The gasket for the freezer is cracked. The gasket for the prep unit is torn.
  • There is no thermometer for the prep unit.
Semi-Annual Mar 8, 2010 92
  • A slotted spoon has corroded spots.
  • The top of the water heater (next to ice machine and dishwashing sink) has dust/soil.
  • There is food debris and residue on gasket and blade guard for slicer. Also see residue on knobs and stickers. There is residue on the fan guards inside the reach-in.
  • There is residue inside the ice machine.
Semi-Annual Sep 2, 2010 91
  • Food thermometer is scaled from 50 F to 550 F.
  • Food thermometer reads 175 F when compared against standard thermometer at 162 F.
  • The inside of the freezer has cracked plastic and exposed insulation. The prep unit gasket is loose and torn.
  • The sanitizer bucket has no detectable level of chlorine.
  • There chipped and cracked floor tiles. There is a stained and cracked ceiling tile above the hot water heater. The shelves above the dishwashing sink have cracked and chipped surface along edges. The counter top next to food prep sink has chipped areas.
  • There is no hot water at handwashing sinks in the restrooms.
Semi-Annual Feb 8, 2011 95
  • One of the light fixtures in the kitchen is flickering continuously.
  • The drains for the food prep and the handwashing sink are sluggish.
  • There is a wiping cloth on top of the ice machine.
  • There is sticky residue on door handles for reach-in and on faucet handle for hand sink. There is residue on bottom shelf of freezer.
Semi-Annual Aug 2, 2011 94
  • A container of raw beef is on shelf above cooked meat in prep unit.
  • Employee washed hands correctly, then reached into basin of sink to find obstruction for drain. Rinsed hand off and proceeded to food prep area.
  • Pot holder has worn material with exposed padding that has soil
  • The drain for the hand sink is blocked and water is slow to drain.
Semi-Annual Jan 10, 2012 88
  • Exterior of Ice machine, Microwave and Stove have buildup
  • Floor around equipment and shelving have buildup
  • Food bins soiled with buildup
  • Hand wash sink paper towel dispenser missing paper towels
  • Sanitizer over 200 ppm, Chlorine turns test strip from black to white
Semi-Annual Aug 9, 2012 89
  • Cooked Chicken and Shrimp not date marked
  • Exterior of equipment have buildup
  • Sanitizer in three compartment sink over 200 ppm Chlorine, turns test strip from black to white
  • Shelving and inside cabinet have buildup
Semi-Annual Jan 7, 2013 92

Violation descriptions and comments

Sep 14, 2006

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: 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.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. Each handwashing lavatory or group of adjacent handwashing lavatories shall be provided with a supply of individual disposable towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel, or a heated-air hand drying device.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Jun 28, 2007

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 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: Wiping cloths shall be air-dried in a location and in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service and single-use articles and the wiping cloths.
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.  Containers of poisonous or toxic materials and personal care items shall bear a legible manufacturer's label.

Nov 6, 2007

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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

Aug 8, 2008

REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. Food employees shall keep their hands and exposed portions of their arms clean.
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.
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: 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.

Jun 4, 2009

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

Nov 19, 2009

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

Mar 8, 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: 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: 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.

Sep 2, 2010

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: 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 cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Feb 8, 2011

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 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: 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: A handwashing lavatory shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 110째F (43째C) 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.

Aug 2, 2011

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.
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: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Jan 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: 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: A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Clean linens shall be free from food residues and other soiling matter.

Aug 9, 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: 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.
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.

Jan 7, 2013

REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Chemical sanitizers and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940.
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: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
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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