Sandwich Express, 1253 23Rd St Se, Salem, OR 97302 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Sandwich Express
Address: 1253 23Rd St Se, Salem, OR 97302
Phone: (503) 371-1883
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: Apr 4, 2013
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89

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  • 2 bottles of yellow liquid unlabeled.
  • Bags of flour stored open in back of kitchen/bakery area. Bowls of ingredients for dough stored uncovered.
  • Cut cucumbers, tomatoes, preportioned turkey, ham, preportioned potato salad not datemarked.
  • Single service spoons, knives, forks stored in multiple directions. Some food spillage on single service storage underneath fryers.
  • Taco meat 52F. Half and Half 69F.
  • Wiping cloths sanitizer less than 50 ppm chlorine bleach.
Semi-Annual Apr 16, 2008 86
  • Bleach water less than 50ppm.
  • Creamer 56F.
  • Exterior of microwaves, edges of cutting boards on make tables and gaskets on coolers soiled.
  • Womens restroom out of operation.
Semi-Annual Nov 12, 2008 91
  • 2 bottles of yellow cleaner unlabeled.
  • Bags of sugar, flour, lard uncovered in bakery. Sourdough and floor stored on floor in bakery. Sealed creamers spilled on at customer service area. Exterior of hot sauce containers soiled at dining table.
  • Cream cheese, sliced cheese sitting out on counter 69F. Cheese 49F in refrigerator whose air temp is reading 45F.
  • Floor soiled under shelves and table in back area. Shelves soiled in bakery and by register.
  • Slicer stored soiled (arm and underneath blade).
Semi-Annual Apr 3, 2009 78
  • Cream cheese, sliced cheese out of temperature on 4/3/2009 (repeat critical).
Reinspection Apr 17, 2009 100
  • Employee cutting tomatoes barehanded wearing artificial, painted nails.
  • Floor soiled beneath tables along walls in bakery. Walls soiled in bakery.
  • Handles of refrigerator doors and lids sticky/soiled. Bottom of proofer soiled. Bottom of ovens in bakery soiled. Gaskets soiled on sandwich prep line. Shelf in bakery soiled. Interior cabinets at customer self serve soiled.
  • Ice chute on customer self serve drink machine soiled. Ice scoop handle for big ice machine soiled.
  • Mops not hung to dry.
  • Scoop for ice laying so handle touches ice at drive through.
  • Used wax paper stored on top of clean wax paper. Plastic bins stacked while wet.
Semi-Annual Nov 3, 2009 92
No violation noted during this evaluation. Semi-Annual May 19, 2010 100
  • Floor soiled in bakery, soda syrup cabinet.
  • Interior of large mixing bowl in bakery soiled.
  • Large scoop for ice machine, ice chute on Coke machine soiled.
  • Shelf damaged in bakery (by small mixer).
  • Vent above toaster, fan guards in walk-in cooler, buttons on radio in bakery soiled.
Semi-Annual Nov 26, 2010 92
  • Coat stored on box of food.
  • Floor soiled under equipment in fryer area.
  • Mop stored bunched up in bucket.
  • Tabasco bottles, salt for the sandwich line are stored in a box that has food debris build up in it and with their caps off. They appear to be tossed in where they can spill and the food debris can enter the bottles. Exterior of these containers are sticky and soiled.
  • To-go bowls stored on soiled piece of paper.
  • Wood shelf on wall damaged in bakery. Holes in wall in bakery.
Semi-Annual Apr 13, 2011 94
  • Coats blocking large ice machine door.
  • Cream cheese sitting out on counter 53F and 56F.
  • Fan guards in walk-in cooler soiled. Exterior and top of auto fry soiled with grease. Tongs on coke machine that hold cup soiled.
  • Floor soiled under equipment and under wheels.
Semi-Annual Nov 22, 2011 91
  • Can opener blade soiled.
  • Fan guards soiled in walk-in cooler. Table beneath autofry soiled.
  • Floor soiled under soda syrup boxes.
Semi-Annual Apr 13, 2012 95
  • Back hand sink used to rinse butter dish.
  • Cardboard box re-used to hold portioned lunch meat in walk-in cooler.
  • Forks stored in cup tines up. Trays holding lids and cups have soiled paper and crumbs in corner.
  • Hinges on make table have food debris on them. Edges of shelves holding trays of raw chicken in walk-in cooler soiled.
  • Side fan guard and back wall in prep table soiled.
Semi-Annual Nov 15, 2012 97
  • 2 spray bottles of cleaner hung where they can drip on box of cups.
  • Ceiling fan in bathroom dusty. Floor soiled under equipment in kitchen.
  • Handles of prep table have build up on them. Fan guard in walk-in cooler is dusty.
  • Plastic spoons stored to right of prep table has lettuce, food spilled on them.
  • Stored cleaned slicer still has food residue on it. Stored cleaned scoops still have food on them. Small prep refrigerator has old food spilled on shelf on bottom.
Semi-Annual Apr 4, 2013 89

Violation descriptions and comments

Apr 16, 2008

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: 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: 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: 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: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Working containers (including spray bottles) used for storing poisonous or toxic materials, such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies, shall be clearly and individually labeled with the common name of the material.

Nov 12, 2008

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: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Apr 3, 2009

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: 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.  Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Working containers (including spray bottles) used for storing poisonous or toxic materials, such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies, shall be clearly and individually labeled with the common name of the material.
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.

Apr 17, 2009

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.

Nov 3, 2009

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: Food employees must keep their fingernails trimmed, filed and maintained so the edges and surfaces are cleanable and not rough. Unless gloved, a food employees may not wear fingernail polish or artificial nails when working with exposed food.
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.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment or supplies.

Nov 26, 2010

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 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.

Apr 13, 2011

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: 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: Dressing rooms shall be used by employees when changing clothes in the establishment. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used to store employee clothing and other possessions.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
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: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment or supplies.

Nov 22, 2011

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: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Dressing rooms shall be used by employees when changing clothes in the establishment. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used to store employee clothing and other possessions.
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.

Apr 13, 2012

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.

Nov 15, 2012

REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
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.
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: Handwashing sinks shall be kept clean and be properly maintained and used.

Apr 4, 2013

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: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
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.

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