Sonic Drive In, 220 Lancaster Dr Se, Salem, OR 97317 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Sonic Drive In
Address: 220 Lancaster Dr Se, Salem, OR 97317
Phone: (503) 362-1279
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: Feb 28, 2013
Score
(the higher the better)

100

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Inspection findings

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No violation noted during this evaluation. Pre-open Apr 16, 2008 100
  • Dumpster lid open
  • cardboard box reused as a storage container
  • reachin refrigerator and freezer door gaskets damaged at the top
Semi-Annual Jul 24, 2008 97
  • Chicken 132F-137F in hothold drawer. Ham 46F.
  • Floor soiled under shelves by large ice machine.
  • Spoons stored in 66F water with 0ppm residual sanitizer.
Semi-Annual Jan 14, 2009 93
  • 3 containers unlabeled by 3-compartment sink.
  • Chute in large ice machine soiled.
  • Floor damaged by cook line near long drain.
  • Gaskets torn on 4 door freezer.
  • Styrofoam cups used to store ice scoops.
Semi-Annual Sep 3, 2009 93
  • Caulking at hand sinks is chipped, cracked, or loose.
  • Mop is in mop bucket.
  • Nonfood contact surfaces have residue--the sprayer nozzle and the base of the can opener.
  • Paper towel dispenser in employee restroom is not working--battery is out.
  • The metal case for soda dispenser has missing clamp and is repaired with tape.
Semi-Annual Feb 19, 2010 93
  • The door of walk-in freezer has cracked/chipped "bumper."
  • The edge of the soda case has missing clamp that is repiared with tape.
  • The floor drain under the food pre psink has black residue.
Semi-Annual Aug 11, 2010 96
  • The gaskets for reach-in freezers and refrigerator are torn.
  • The protective "bumper" at drive through window is cracked and broken with uncleanable area.
  • There black residue on floor and in floor drain under ice machine. The floor under dry food storage and cup storage shelves has residue. There is dust on fan guards in walk-in refrigerator.
Semi-Annual Feb 11, 2011 96
  • Bag of frozen hot dogs thawing in water in prep sink.
  • The "bumper" on freezer door is chipped and uncleanable. Caulking at dish sink is stained.
Semi-Annual Aug 10, 2011 97
  • Some tiles on floor are chipped or cracked.
  • The gasket for the fountain unit is loose and torn.
  • The sprayer is below the rim of the dishwashing sink.
  • There is dust on cord above shake machine and on overhead vent in hallway. There is soil on floor under the soda dispenser.
Semi-Annual Feb 14, 2012 92
  • There are chipped floor tiles in the grill area.
  • There is black residue inside the sprayer collar and on the handle.
  • There is residue on the floor under the CO2 machine.
Semi-Annual Aug 15, 2012 97
  • Crumbs in the base of the reach-in refrigerator/freezer by fryer.
  • Floor tiles are cracked and damaged by cooking equipment.
  • Floor under the soda syrup is soiled and has debris.
Semi-Annual Feb 28, 2013 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Jul 24, 2008

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: 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: 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.

Jan 14, 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: 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: 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.

Sep 3, 2009

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: 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: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Feb 19, 2010

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 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: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment or supplies.

Aug 11, 2010

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: 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.

Feb 11, 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 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.

Aug 10, 2011

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: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Feb 14, 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: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood rim level of the plumbing fixture, equipment or nonfood equipment shall be twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 1 inch (25 mm).
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.

Aug 15, 2012

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.

Feb 28, 2013

REQUIRED CORRECTION: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
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.

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