Northern Lights Theatre Pub, 3893 Commercial St Se, Salem, OR 97302 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Northern Lights Theatre Pub
Address: 3893 Commercial St Se, Salem, OR 97302
Phone: (503) 507-4297
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: May 10, 2013
Score
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97

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  • CAN OPENER, MICROWAVES, AND CHEST FREEZER SOILED
  • COOKS BEVERAGE AIRE, COOKS DRAWERS, SHELVES/CABINETS, PIZZA OVERN HOOD/VENT, DISHWASHER (INCLUDING DOOR GAP), AND REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLES SOILED
  • FLOORS SOILED AT WALLS/UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT
  • NO THERMOMETER IN COOKS DRAWERS
  • POPCORN OIL CABINET SHELF DAMAGED
  • PORK NOT DISCARDED BY DATE MARK DATE (9/25)
Semi-Annual Oct 6, 2006 86
  • BOTTOM OF COOKS DRAWERS, MICROWAVE BOTTOM SHELF/COUNTER, AND DISHWASHER OUTSIDE BOTTOM AREA/DOOR GAP SOILED
  • CAN OPENER, MICROWAVES, CHEST FREEZERS, OVEN HOOD/VENT, MAKE TABLE, CHOC. SYRUP HOLDERS, AND BEER COOLER CEILING/SHELVES SOILED
  • FLOORS DAMAGED IN DISHWASHER AREA WALL/CEILING JOINT DAMAGED IN DISHWASHER AREA CEILING VENT COVERS MISSING IN DISHWASHER AREA
  • FLOORS SOILED AT WALLS/UNDER EQUIPMENT CEILING SOILED AT VENT
  • NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS
Semi-Annual Jun 21, 2007 91
No violation noted during this evaluation. Semi-Annual Mar 28, 2008 100
  • Back area of ice machine soiled.
  • Dishwasher final rinse 0ppm bleach.
  • Employee beverage without lid in kitchen.
  • Ice machine damaged and repaired with duct tape. Gasket torn on refrigerator.
  • Meat thawing on counter.
Semi-Annual Dec 10, 2008 86
  • Chlorine solution for wipecloths over 200ppm
  • Cooked steak dated 5/29 in reach-in cooler.
  • Ice cream freezer is soiled with build-up.
Semi-Annual Jun 26, 2009 93
  • cutting board soiled
  • ice machine exterior and seals of refrigeration damaged
  • interior of freezer soiled
  • utensils stored in used chicken box
Semi-Annual Dec 28, 2009 92
  • Boxes of chips stored on the floor in dry storage.
  • Counter damaged by hand wash sink.
  • Interior of ice machine is soiled.
  • Missing thermometers in reach-in refrigerators.
Semi-Annual Jun 24, 2010 94
  • Floors/walls damaged in various locations. Counter near hand washing sink damaged.
  • Hood in kitchen has build-up.
  • Scoops without handles used for foods in kitchen.
  • Solution for wipe cloths has no residual chlorine.
  • Staff phone/keys out in kitchen.
Semi-Annual Dec 27, 2010 94
  • Exhaust vent and hood above stove in kitchen soiled.
  • Gasket soiled on refrigerator in kitchen.
  • Hand sink in bar area soiled around faucet handles.
  • Interior top of microwave soiled.
  • No test strips available.
Semi-Annual Apr 7, 2011 93
  • Cabinet holding soda fountain dispensing equipment collapsing in popcorn area and is not cleanable.
  • Floor soiled under soda syrups, under shelving in walk-in cooler and in corner by ice machine in popcorn area.
  • Gasket torn on glass door reach-in refrigerator.
  • Panini grill encrusted with build-up.
Semi-Annual Dec 6, 2011 96
  • Bag of rotten apples in ice cream area prep area.
  • Cabinet holding soda fountain dispensing equipment collapsing in popcorn area and is not cleanable.
  • Scoops for ice cream in 78F water. Single use bowl used to scoop parmesan.
  • Swiss cheese 44F; chicken 44F and 45F; mushrooms 45F in pizza make table.
Semi-Annual May 1, 2012 87
  • Can opener blade soiled.
  • Fan guard in walk-in cooler dusty. Wire shelving above dishwasher soiled.
  • Knife stored under hot hold equipment so blade is touching soiled bottom of equipment.
  • Pasta scoop laying in pasta so handle touches.
  • Racks holding boxes of soda syrups is on carpet.
Semi-Annual Dec 5, 2012 95
  • Can opener blade still has food on it. Inside top of ice machine in concessions area has black build up on piping in back.
  • Floor soiled to right of ice machine in concessions. Box fan dusty.
  • Racks holding boxes of soda syrups stored on carpet.
  • Stored, clean slicer still had food on the blades.
Semi-Annual May 10, 2013 97

Violation descriptions and comments

Oct 6, 2006

REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared in the establishment must be discarded if it has not been consumed within 7 calendar days if stored at 41°F (5°C) or less or is not properly date-marked.
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: 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: 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.

Jun 21, 2007

REQUIRED CORRECTION: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in ppm (mg/l) of sanitizer shall be provided.
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.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Dec 10, 2008

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. 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: 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: 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.

Jun 26, 2009

REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared in the establishment must be discarded if it has not been consumed within 7 calendar days if stored at 41°F (5°C) or less or is not properly date-marked.
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.

Dec 28, 2009

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 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: 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.

Jun 24, 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: 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: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Dec 27, 2010

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 140째F (60째C) or more or 41째F (5째C) or less or if the container is cleaned as required.
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: Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination. If vented to the outside, ventilation systems may not create a public health hazard, nuisance or unlawful discharge.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Employees shall store their personal care items in appropriate lockers or storage facilities.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Apr 7, 2011

REQUIRED CORRECTION: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in ppm (mg/l) of sanitizer shall be provided.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: The food-contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment and interior cavities of microwave ovens must be cleaned at least every 24 hours.
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: Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination. If vented to the outside, ventilation systems may not create a public health hazard, nuisance or unlawful discharge.

Dec 6, 2011

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 food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.
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: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

May 1, 2012

REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. Food that is adulterated, contaminated, unsafe or from an unapproved source shall be reconditioned according to an approved procedure or discarded.
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: 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: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Dec 5, 2012

REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Food-contact surfaces of equipment, containers and utensils shall be cleaned: 1) Before each use with a different type of raw animal food; 2) Each time there is a change from working with raw foods to working with ready-to-eat foods; 3) Between uses with raw fruits and vegetables and potentially hazardous foods; 4) Before using or storing a food temperature measuring device; 5) At any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred; and 6) At least every 4 hours, unless the equipment and their contents are maintained at proper temperatures; 7) In a refrigerated room at a frequency based on the table in Chapter 4-602.11; and 8) Every 24 hours in salad bars, delis, cafeteria lines, and other serving situations that hold ready-to-eat potentially hazardous foods where new product is combined with the same food.
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 water at a temperature of 135°F or more or 41°F or less or if the container is cleaned as required.
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: Smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable, and durable floors, wall and ceiling surfaces shall be provided. Provide nonabsorbent floor, 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. Provide closely woven and easily cleanable carpet in carpeted areas.

May 10, 2013

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: Smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable, and durable floors, wall and ceiling surfaces shall be provided. Provide nonabsorbent floor, 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. Provide closely woven and easily cleanable carpet in carpeted areas.
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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