Taco Bell #23450, 5795 Commercial St S, Salem, OR 97302 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Taco Bell #23450
Address: 5795 Commercial St S, Salem, OR 97302
Phone: (503) 559-5909
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: May 14, 2013
Score
(the higher the better)

100

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Inspection findings

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  • WATER AT HANDSINKS 102F
Pre-open Mar 17, 2007 100
  • EMPLOYEE WIPING HANDS ON CLOTH TOWEL
  • SANITIZER IN CLOTH BUCKETS LESS THAN 50PPM BLEACH/WATER DIRTY
  • SCOOP HANDLE IN PRODUCT
Semi-Annual Apr 3, 2007 93
No violation noted during this evaluation. Semi-Annual Jan 24, 2008 100
  • Steak 131F; chicken 135F on line.
  • Trash can blocking hand sink by swing door.
  • Water from clean dishes dripping onto box of jalapeno cheddar cheese.
Semi-Annual Sep 24, 2008 91
  • Area behind ice chute on customer self-service area soiled. Chalupa shelf soiled.
  • Metal bins stacked wet.
  • Several sauce bottles too worn to be easily cleanable.
Semi-Annual Jan 29, 2009 96
  • Drink lids stored on soiled surface (top of drink machine at drive through). Trash container overflowing in customer self serve sauce area so that refuse is landing on stored utensils.
  • Gasket torn on walk-in cooler.
  • Men's restroom hand wash 104F.
  • Pineapple in bottom of hand sink at drive through.
  • Stickers stuck on outside of pans are not cleanable.
Semi-Annual Sep 1, 2009 95
  • Cutting board too worn to be cleanable.
  • Dumpster lid open.
  • Metal bins nested/stacked while wet.
  • No paper towels at front hand sink.
Semi-Annual Apr 8, 2010 91
  • Food stuck on inside of pan in sanitized stack of metal pans.
  • Metal pans nested/stacked while wet.
Semi-Annual Oct 19, 2010 94
  • Chute on ice machine at drive through and customer area soiled.
  • Exterior top of lids over cinnamon, twists soiled.
  • Plastic grey tubs stacked/nested while wet. Bottom surface of holder for drink lids soiled on top of drive through drink dispenser.
  • Scoop for cheese laying so handle touches cheese.
Semi-Annual Mar 18, 2011 95
  • Chutes on ice machines (dining and drive through) soiled.
  • Exterior top, lids of cinna twists and cinnamon soiled. Stored, cleaned metal brackets for taco holders have date mark sticker remains still on them.
  • Metal pans stacked while wet. Top of knife holder soiled.
Semi-Annual Nov 15, 2011 92
  • Metal pans stacked while wet.
Semi-Annual Mar 13, 2012 98
  • Ceiling vents appear to be peeling/ soiled.
  • Ice chutes on soda dispensers soiled.
  • Metal pans stacked while wet.
Semi-Annual Oct 26, 2012 100
  • Ice chute on customer soda dispenser has black build up.
Semi-Annual May 14, 2013 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Mar 17, 2007

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.

Apr 3, 2007

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: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. Food employees shall keep their hands and exposed portions of their arms clean.
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.

Sep 24, 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: 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: 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.

Jan 29, 2009

REQUIRED CORRECTION: Utensils shall be maintained in a state of good repair or condition.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining. Cloth towels may not be used to dry equipment and utensils.

Sep 1, 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: 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 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: 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.

Apr 8, 2010

REQUIRED CORRECTION: Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining. Cloth towels may not be used to dry equipment and utensils.
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: 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.

Oct 19, 2010

REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining. Cloth towels may not be used to dry equipment and utensils.

Mar 18, 2011

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: 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.

Nov 15, 2011

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.

Mar 13, 2012

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.

Oct 26, 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: 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.

May 14, 2013

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.

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