Taco Time, 922 Lancaster Dr Ne, Salem, OR 97301 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Taco Time
Address: 922 Lancaster Dr Ne, Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 364-9625
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: Jan 24, 2013
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100

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  • Employee drink uncovered in prep area
  • Fan unit and wall soiled in walk in, shelving soiled, counter soiled
  • Personel items stored on storage in storage area
Semi-Annual Oct 27, 2006 91
  • Boxes on ground outside
  • Can opener soiled, inside reach in soiled, microwave soiled inside
  • Cooked rice at 101 F, Beans 98 F
  • Floor worn in spots
  • Food uncovered in walk in and reach ins
  • Handle missing from Gibson freezer and gasket torn
  • Sanitizer under 100 ppm Quat
  • Scoop handle in serve ice
  • Shelving soiled, exterior of equipment soiled, fan unit soiled
  • Soiled pans stacked in mop sink, scoop handle in cooked ground beef, cups in standing water
  • Walls and ceiling worn and soiled
Semi-Annual May 1, 2007 80
No violation noted during this evaluation. Reinspection May 3, 2007 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Semi-Annual Dec 3, 2007 100
  • Cardboard is used to line shelving and areas of floors in kitchen. Ice maker is stored on top on unfinished, wooden blocks.
  • Container for dressing has heavy build-up. Reach-in window for cooler is soiled.
  • Cutting boards damaged beyond cleanability.
  • Freezer handle is missing and gasket is damaged. Ice machine gasket damaged beyond cleanability.
  • Ice being scooped with paper cup for soft drinks. Ice bin near front register has scoop handle in ice. Garlic powder scoop is single-use plastic cup with no handle. Large scoops for ice maker stored in soiled container.
  • Kitchen lights do not have shields.
  • Mops not hung to dry.
  • Walls and floors are soiled.
  • Walls and floors in kitchen are damaged.
Semi-Annual Nov 17, 2008 92
  • floors soiled at floor wall juncture
  • gaps under back door large enough to allow entry of bugs/mice
  • paint peeling/chipping off wall and falling on rack of inserts, some damaged/missing floor covering
  • refried beans cooling level (4") too thick inside walkin cooler
  • restroom doors, especially the women's, doors do not self-close properly
  • shelving near ice machine soiled
  • thermometer for walkin cooler is not accurate
  • utensil storage container soiled with moisture and food debris inside
  • walkin cooler door gasket is damaged, missing
  • wet mop stored in bucket
Semi-Annual Mar 6, 2009 89
  • The base of the can opener has residue. The handle for the walk-in door has sticky residue. The reach-in doors to the walk-in have residue and food debris in the tracks.
  • The coving below the walk-in door and under the dish sink is cracked and loose. The wall opposite the dish sink has no coving.
  • The inside handle for the walk-in is missing the knob; there are exposed threads and safety hazard for employee hands.
  • The inside of the ice machine has black residue. The sprayer nozzle at the dishwashing sink has black residue.
  • The walls in the dishwashing area have holes and chipped areas. The splashguard next the hand sink is unsealed and uncleanable with exposed particle board, black residue.
  • Two lights in the food prep area do not have shields.
Semi-Annual Sep 3, 2009 94
  • The door to the women's restroom is not self-closing.
  • The floor has several ares with chipped or cracked linoleum. There is no coving along the floor/wall joint in the dishwashing area. The coving around the walk-in is cracked and chipped.
  • The food prep table is under exposed wires and insulation (ceiling tile has been moved).
  • The inside of lid for the ice macine has black residue around the sticker.
  • The mop is drying in the mop bucket.
  • The splashguard at the hand sink has exposed plyboard that is not cleanable. The wall in the dishwashing area has holes and peeling paint.
  • The walk-in door handle has residue on handle and hinges. The tracks for the sliding reach-in doors for the walk-in have accumulation of metal shavings. The wall next to the fryer/grill has soil and sign on wall has become wrinkled and soiled. The fan covers and blades have soil.
  • There is no knob on the inside door handle for the walk-in.
  • There is residue on the floor along seams and in cracks/chips in the linoleum.
  • There is tape on the inside of the lid for the ice machine.
Semi-Annual Feb 24, 2010 87
  • Some areas around walls have loose or stained caulking. There are chips and cracks in the linoleum on the floor.
  • The base of the can opener has residue. There is some residue around the stickers on stainless steel shelves. There is some residue on the top of the knife holder. The fan blades and cover for tall fan have dust.
  • The floor under the chemical storage shelf has some debris/soil.
  • The knob for door handle inside the walk-in was replaced but has fallen off.
Semi-Annual Aug 23, 2010 94
  • The coving under the walk-in door is cracked. Some areas of the floor have cracks or torn area. Two ceiling tiles have porous surface and stain from repaired leak. The wall around hand sink at drive-through window residue and loose strips of counter-top material for splash guard.
  • The fan on floor next to freezer has residue on cover and on blades. The knife holder in dishwashing area has residue.
  • The knob is missing for inside of walk-in door.
  • There is an open water bottle next to cash register near drive-through window.
  • There is dust and residue on wall, camera, and ceiling above the food warming racks.
Semi-Annual Jan 24, 2011 89
  • Employee drinks from a container with lid but no straw.
  • Several areas require repair: loose strip along splashguard for hand sink; loose & chipped coving around walk-in door; cracks & chips in flooring.
  • The gasket for freezer is loose and torn.
Semi-Annual Jul 29, 2011 87
  • Areas of the floor are chipped and coving is missing in areas.
  • The gasket for freezer is cracked and torn.
  • The plastic tool used to slice tortillas has cracks and chips along edges. There is tape along center of tool.
  • Two containers of bean burritos prepared yesterday are warmer than 41 F: temperatures range from 45 F to 48 F.
Semi-Annual Jan 10, 2012 89
  • Areas of the floor, walls, and ceiling tiles have chips or cracks. The coving around the walk-in door has cracks. The door inside the walk-in is missing knob. Sign on the walk-in door has tattered edges.
  • The plastic tool used to slice tortillas has chipped edge.
  • There is food residue on base of scale and base of can opener.
  • Thermometer inside the reach-in freezer has loose temperature indicator.
  • Wiping cloths are stored on counter between uses.
Semi-Annual Aug 1, 2012 91
  • Exterior of fryer and around stove have grease build-up.
  • Gasket is torn and damaged on the reach-in freezer door.
  • Mop is scrunched up in the wringer.
Semi-Annual Jan 24, 2013 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Oct 27, 2006

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: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Personal belongings such as purses, coats, and personal medications must be stored in an area of the establishment that is separate from areas used for food preparation and storage, or utensil washing and storage.

May 1, 2007

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: 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: 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. Food shall only contact surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized.
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 kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable, and durable floor surfaces shall be provided. Provide closely woven and easily cleanable carpet in carpeted areas. Provide nonabsorbent floor surfaces in food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, warewashing areas, toilet rooms, handwashing areas, storage rooms, janitorial areas, laundry areas, interior garbage and refuse storage rooms, areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods, and other areas subject to moisture.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable, and durable wall and ceiling surfaces shall be provided. Provide nonabsorbent wall and ceiling surfaces for food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, warewashing areas, toilet rooms, handwashing areas, storage areas, janitorial areas, laundry areas, interior garbage and refuse storage rooms, areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods, and other areas subject to moisture.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: The premises shall be free of litter and unnecessary articles which are not pertinent to the current operation of the food establishment.

Nov 17, 2008

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 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: 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: 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: 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: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment or supplies.
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.

Mar 6, 2009

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: 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: 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: 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 toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed with a tight-fitting and self-closing door.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Outer openings of the food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: 1) filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; 2) closed, tight-fitting windows; and, 3) solid, self-closing doors. Windows or doors used for ventilation must be protected by the use of screens, air curtains, or other effective means.
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.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment or supplies.

Sep 3, 2009

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 shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections and crevices and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
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: Floor and wall junctures shall be coved and closed no larger than one thirty-second on an inch (1 mm). When water flush cleaning methods are used, floor and wall junctures shall be coved and sealed and floor drains provided that are graded to drain.
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.

Feb 24, 2010

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 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 shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections and crevices and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
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: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: A toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed with a tight-fitting and self-closing door.
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.
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 23, 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 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.

Jan 24, 2011

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: 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 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.

Jul 29, 2011

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: 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.

Jan 10, 2012

REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Cooked potentially hazardous food shall be actively cooled: 1) from 140°F (60°C) to 70°F (21°C) within two hours; and  2) from 70°F (21°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less, within four hours. Potentially hazardous food received at a temperature above 41°F (5°C) shall be cooled to those temperatures within four hours.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Multiuse food-contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, pits and other imperfections and accessible for cleaning or inspection.
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.

Aug 1, 2012

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: Multiuse food-contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, pits and other imperfections and accessible for cleaning or inspection.
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.

Jan 24, 2013

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: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment or supplies.

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