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Restaurant: Sierra Restaurant
Address: 302 N Santiam Highway, Gates, OR 97346
Phone: (503) 897-2210
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: May 15, 2013

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95

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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: 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: Use spatulas, tongs, deli tissue or other dispensing equipment to minimize direct hand contact with food or ice.
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: 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.  Poisonous or toxic materials shall be used according to label directions and applicable laws. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be applied so that a hazard to employees or other persons is not constituted and so that contamination of food or other items will not result.

REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. Food shall only contact surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized.
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.
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: 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: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they can not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-service or single-use articles by spacing or partitioning.
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: 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: 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 cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

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 41째F 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 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: 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: 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 41째F 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. 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. Food shall only contact surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized.
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. Food shall only contact surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
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.  Food shall be obtained from approved sources. Food prepared in a private home may not be used in the establishment.
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: 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.

REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Food shall be obtained from approved sources. Food prepared in a private home may not be used in the establishment.
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: A container of shellstock that does not bear a tag or label or bears a tag or label that does not contain all the required information must be subject to a hold order as required. If a place is provided on the harvester's tag or label for a dealer's information, the dealer's information must be listed first.
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 cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

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: 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: 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 cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
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.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Handwashing sinks shall be kept clean and be properly maintained and used.

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