Taco Bell #4036, 3455 Commercial St Se, Salem, OR 97302 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Taco Bell #4036
Address: 3455 Commercial St Se, Salem, OR 97302
Phone: (503) 585-6017
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: May 9, 2013
Score
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100

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  • CHEESE IN COOKS LINE UNIT 54F, 52F
  • CLOTHS NOT IN SANITIZER-NONE IN BUCKET
  • EMPLOYEES OUTSIDE CLOTHING SOILED
  • FLOORS NEED REGROUTING THROUGHOUT FACILITY COVING/WALL TILES MISSING IN KITCHEN (BY HANDSINK, ETC)
  • FLOORS SOILED AT WALLS/UNDER EQUIPMENT
  • HOOD/VENTS/PIPES, WALKIN CEILING, TACO HOLDER, BOTH WARMERS, MAKE LIN SEAMS (TACO HOLDER COUNTER), DRY FOOD BIN LIDS, STEAM CABINET, ALL EQUIPMENT DOOR HANDLES, OUTSIDE OF DRIVE-THRU POP UNIT, DRIVE-THRU CUP STORAGE BINS, WALKIN SHELVES, AND FREEZERS SOILED
  • NO SANITIZER IN UTENSIL WASHING SANITIZING SINK (UTENSILS WITHIN)
  • PRE WASH HOSE LEAKS FRONT HANDWASHING SINIK FAUCET BROKEN/SPLIT
  • WALKIN DOOR DAMAGED COOKS UNIT AND WALKIN DOOR GASKETS DAMAGED STEAMTABLE LEAKS BOTH HANDSINK CABINETS DAMAGED
Semi-Annual Nov 7, 2006 81
  • CLOTHS HANGING OVER BUCKET-WATER DIRTY
  • CUP USED TO SCOOP DRY PRODUCT
  • FLOORS NEED REGROUTING THROUGHOUT FACILITY SOME TILES BROKEN (IE: COOKS LINE)
  • HOOD/VENTS, WALKIN CEILING/LIGHT/PIPE/SOME SHELVES, DRY FOOD BIN LIDS, MANITOWOC FREEZER, UTENSIL STORAGE BINS (IE: LIDS, ETC.), AND SIDE OF REHEATER SOILED
  • PRE-WASH HOSE LEAKS
  • RESTROOM FACILITIES NEED CLEANING
  • WALKIN DOOR DAMAGED COOKS UNIT AND WALKIN DOOR GASKETS DAMAGED BOTH HANDSINK CABINETS DAMAGED
Semi-Annual May 23, 2007 88
  • COOKS UNIT DOOR GASKETS DAMAGED HANDSINK BOTTOM CABINETS DAMAGED
  • EMPLOYEES APRON SOILED
  • FLOORS NEED REGROUTING/SOME TILES BROKEN
  • WALKIN CEILING/PIPE/LIGHT, MANITOWOC FREEZER, AND COOKS UNIT/DOOR HANDLES SOILED
Semi-Annual Nov 29, 2007 93
No violation noted during this evaluation. Semi-Annual Jun 4, 2008 100
  • Floor soiled under shelves in dry storage.
  • Floor tile grout damaged/missing.
  • Gasket torn on freezer.
  • No shield on light in dry storage.
  • Wiping bucket less than 200ppm quat.
Semi-Annual Nov 19, 2008 96
No violation noted during this evaluation. Complaint Nov 19, 2008 100
  • Floors under and behind equipment & shelving soiled with build-up.
  • Ice chute for soda machine has mold present.
  • Mop not hung to dry.
  • No HW signs in either restroom.
  • Scoop for rice on hot-holding line stored with handle in food.
Semi-Annual May 11, 2009 93
  • Area around and in ice chutes/soda dispensers is visibly soiled.
  • Floors in walk-in cooler soiled and floors under/around shelving and equipment soiled.
  • Interior of reach-in freezer is soiled on floor.
  • Tiles missing/broken in various locations in kitchen.
Semi-Annual Dec 2, 2009 93
  • Shelving for clean equipment soiled.
Semi-Annual Jun 17, 2010 99
  • Flies present in facility, currently without control methods.
  • Floors under/around racks & equipment soiled.
  • Garbage cans soiled. Racks for non-food items have build-up.
  • Ice chute, surrounding areas, and soda tap areas have build-up.
  • Kitchen hand wash sink has severe leak. Faucet at 3-comp sink leaking.
  • Tile damaged in places. Grout for tile very worn and/or non-existent.
Semi-Annual Dec 22, 2010 94
  • 2 buckets of sanitizer with no residual.
  • Wire shelves peeling and not smooth and cleanable (in dishwashing area)
Semi-Annual Jun 22, 2011 98
  • Old dot labels stuck on outside of cleaned, stored containers.
  • Wire shelving holding black trays soiled. Metal pans stacked before they are dry.
Semi-Annual Dec 15, 2011 98
  • Metal pans stacked while still wet.
  • Must squeeze tube to get soap out of soap dispenser. Not easily accessible.
Semi-Annual Jun 8, 2012 96
  • Coating on wire shelving to the left of prep sink is peeling off.
  • Metal pans stacked while wet.
Semi-Annual Dec 20, 2012 100
  • Metal pans stacked while wet.
Semi-Annual May 9, 2013 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Nov 7, 2006

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 handlers must wear clean outer clothing.
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: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. Food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be sanitized after cleaning using one the following methods: 1) immersion for at least 30 seconds in hot water maintained as specified in rule; 2) using mechanical hot water operations that achieve a utensil surface temperature of 160°F (71°C); or 3) using an approved chemical sanitizer in manual or mechanical operations for 10 seconds for chlorine and 30 seconds for all other chemical sanitizer or an exposure time used in relation with a combination of temperature, concentration and pH.
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: A plumbing system 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: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

May 23, 2007

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: 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: A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair.
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.

Nov 29, 2007

REQUIRED CORRECTION: Food handlers must wear clean outer clothing.
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 kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Nov 19, 2008

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: 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: Effective shielding or shatter-resistant bulbs shall be provided for all light fixtures where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, and unwrapped single-service or single-use articles. Infrared or other heat lamps shall be protected against breakage by providing a shield surrounding and extending beyond the bulb so that only the face of the bulb is exposed.
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.

May 11, 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: 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: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees.
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.

Dec 2, 2009

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: 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.

Jun 17, 2010

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

Dec 22, 2010

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: A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies, routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, and eliminating harborage conditions.
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 22, 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: 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.

Dec 15, 2011

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.

Jun 8, 2012

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: 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.

Dec 20, 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: 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.

May 9, 2013

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.

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