Muchas Gracias, 3215 Cherry Ave Ne Ste 110, Salem, OR 97303 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Muchas Gracias
Address: 3215 Cherry Ave Ne Ste 110, Salem, OR 97303
Phone: (503) 371-1500
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Feb 4, 2013
Score
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95

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  • Cooked peppers are on piece of cardboard on prep table prior to removal of skins.
  • The floor drain under the soda dispenser in lobby has residue.
  • There is residue on metal rack above grill that holds fire suppression system.
Semi-Annual Feb 14, 2011 93
  • A knife on magnetic holder has residue on blade next to handle.
Semi-Annual Aug 10, 2011 98
  • Back kitchen area cluttered
  • Can opener has buildup
  • Shelving in back kitchen area has buildup
  • Walk in door handle missing
Semi-Annual Jan 20, 2012 96
  • Lights out in Walk in
  • Sanitizer over 200 ppm Chlorine, turns test strip from black to white
  • Walk in door handle broken
Semi-Annual Aug 31, 2012 92
  • Food container holding Flour not labeled
  • Lights in walk in burned out
  • Sanitizer over 200 ppm Chlorine turns test strip black to white
  • Walk in door handle broken rope used as handle
Semi-Annual Feb 4, 2013 95

Violation descriptions and comments

Feb 14, 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: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
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 10, 2011

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 20, 2012

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: 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 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.

Aug 31, 2012

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 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: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Chemical sanitizers and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall meet the requirements specified in 21 CFR 178.1010.

Feb 4, 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: 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: 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 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.

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