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Restaurant: Muchas Gracias
Address: 4940 Commercial St Se, Salem, OR 97302
Phone: (503) 559-0480
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: Feb 7, 2013

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100

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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: Potentially hazardous foods shall not be thawed at room temperature. Food may be thawed by one of the following methods: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41�°F (5�°C) or less; 2) completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70�°F (21�°C) or below, with sufficient velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in the overflow, for a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41�°F (5�°C), or for a period of time that does not allow raw animal food to be above 41�°F (5�°C) for more than four hours; 3) in a microwave oven only when the food will be immediately transferred to conventional cooking facilities as part of a continuous cooking process, or when the entire, uninterrupted cooking process takes place in the microwave oven; or 4) as part of the conventional cooking process.
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: 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: 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: 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: Employees shall store their personal care items in appropriate lockers or storage facilities.

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: 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: 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: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in ppm (mg/l) of sanitizer shall be provided.
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: A storage area or enclosure for refuse, recyclables or returnables shall be maintained clean and free of unnecessary items and litter.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

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. 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: A storage area or enclosure for refuse, recyclables or returnables shall be maintained clean and free of unnecessary items and litter.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by spacing or partitioning. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-service or single-use articles.

REQUIRED CORRECTION: 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; 7) other effective methods. Food shall be arranged to provide maximum heat transfer and loosely covered or uncovered.
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. 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: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
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: 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: Single-use gloves shall be used for only one task and be discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation. Cloth gloves must not be used in direct contact with food, unless the food is subsequently cooked. Latex gloves are prohibited in food service establishments, effective March 1, 2003.
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: 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: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Potentially hazardous foods shall be maintained at 135�°F or above (except roast beef may be held at 130�°F (54�°C) or above) or at 41�°F 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: 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: Potentially hazardous foods shall not be thawed at room temperature. Food may be thawed by one of the following methods: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41�°F or less; 2) completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70�°F or below, with sufficient velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in the overflow, for a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41�°F, or for a period of time that does not allow raw animal food to be above 41�°F for more than four hours; 3) in a microwave oven only when the food will be immediately transferred to conventional cooking facilities as part of a continuous cooking process, or when the entire, uninterrupted cooking process takes place in the microwave oven; or 4) as part of the conventional cooking process.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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: Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables and returnables shall be kept covered inside of the establishment if they contain food residue and are not in continuous use or after they are filled. Receptacles and waste handling units that are outside of the establishment shall be covered with tight-fitting lids at all times.
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: 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 cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

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