Taqueria Corona, 360 N Pacific Hwy, Woodburn, OR 97071 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Taqueria Corona
Address: 360 N Pacific Hwy, Woodburn, OR 97071
Phone: (971) 388-5983
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: Apr 2, 2013
Score
(the higher the better)

92

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Inspection findings

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  • bowls and glasses used as scoops
  • door proper open
  • employee drinking from open cup in kitchen
  • many flies open
  • no toilet paper available
  • outside of working containers soiled, seals on refrigeration unit soiled
  • pop refrigeration missing thermometer
  • walls damaged by dishwashing
Semi-Annual Sep 25, 2006 78
No violation noted during this evaluation. Reinspection Nov 4, 2006 100
  • SUGAR/SALT WHITE SUBSTANCE NOT LABELED
  • missing covered recepticle
  • scoop handle laying in food
Semi-Annual Feb 20, 2007 96
  • common white items not labeled such as salt-sugar
  • cooling rice and beens in 6 inch containers in freezer
  • counter above freezer worn
  • food thermometer not calibrated and rusty
  • handwashing sink out font blocked with ice container at time of inspection
  • ice scoop laying in ice
  • menudo in standing water not an indirect sink
  • no covered garbage can in rest room
  • no handwashing signage at handwashing sink
  • open coffee cup in kitchen on shelf above freezer
  • sanitizer water cloudy
Semi-Annual Sep 26, 2007 77
No violation noted during this evaluation. Semi-Annual Apr 21, 2008 100
  • Chipped and cracked tiles on the floor.
  • Cutting board has deep groves and is very rough.
  • Pipe under prep sink leaking.
  • Restroom door is not self-closing.
  • Sanitizer at 200 ppm chlorine.
Semi-Annual Sep 25, 2008 93
  • Containers are not stored to air dry correctly.
  • Floor tiles cracked and damaged.
  • Gasket damaged on reach-in refrigerator.
  • Leak from ceiling in kitchen.
  • Single service utensils not displayed to prevent contamination.
Semi-Annual May 6, 2009 94
  • Floor tiles cracked and damaged in various loctions.
  • Many flies in kitchen and minimal fly strips.
  • Mop not hung to air dry.
  • Raw chicken was stored over drinks and raw beef in the reach-in refrigerator.
  • Sanitizing solution for wipe cloths is 200 ppm chlorine.
  • Single service cup used to store disposible spoons.
  • Two spray bottles of cleaners were unlabeled.
  • Uncovered employee drink in kitchen above prep counter.
Semi-Annual Aug 27, 2009 82
  • cardboard box that raw beef was packaged in now being used to store whole onions
  • dead cockroaches found in kitchen
  • finish / coating worn off of refrigerator racks, some rust
  • floor tiles missing and damaged, base coving under sinks damaged
  • fly strip located above prep sink where raw chicken is thawing
  • grease trap located outside back door is leaking on to the ground. There is food debris, grease and a foul odor present outside the facility.
  • large tub of beans cooling at room temperature on shelf in kitchen is at 98F
Semi-Annual Jun 17, 2010 83
  • Containers of bulk salt/sugar are not labeled.
  • Gaskets on prep line refrigerator and up right refrigerator are damaged.
  • Sanitizing solution turns the test strip black. More than 100 ppm chlorine.
  • Scoops in cholocate and oregano do not have handles.
Semi-Annual Dec 3, 2010 92
  • Gaskets on the reach-in refrigerator and the upright refrigerator are torn and damaged.
  • Interior of the small white reach-in freezer has food debris on the floor.
  • Sanitizing solution in spray bottle by back sink turns the test strip from black to white.
  • Scoop used in the cinnamon does not have a handle.
  • Single use gloves are made of latex.
  • Styrofoam cup used to store straws.
Semi-Annual Apr 27, 2011 84
  • Bin of salt?/sugar? is unlabled in the kitchen.
  • Gasket on the reach-in prep refrigerator is torn and damaged.
  • No handles on the scoops in the cinnamon and garlic.
Semi-Annual Nov 9, 2011 95
  • Gasket on the reach-in prep refrigerator is torn and damaged.
  • Metal containers are stacked while still wet.
Semi-Annual Apr 24, 2012 97
  • Cutting boards at the prep refrigerator are scored and grooved.
  • Disposible cup used to store straws.
  • Gaskets on refrigerators are torn and damaged.
  • Ice dumped in the hand wash sink.
  • Leak under the hand wash sink in the kitchen.
  • Two spray bottles of chemicals are unlabeled.
  • Wall behind the 3-com sink is damaged.
Semi-Annual Oct 2, 2012 97
  • Food thermometer is not calibrated.
  • Sanitizing solution for wipe cloths is above 200 ppm chlorine. Turns the test strip black.
Semi-Annual Apr 2, 2013 92

Violation descriptions and comments

Sep 25, 2006

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: 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: 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 cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: A supply of toilet tissue shall be available at each toilet.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  The presence of insects, rodents and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by using approved methods, such as trapping devices or other effective means.
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: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Feb 20, 2007

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: 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: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

Sep 26, 2007

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: 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: Food temperature measuring devices shall be accurate to plus or minus 2°F.
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: 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: 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: 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: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
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: 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: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Sep 25, 2008

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

May 6, 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: 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: Single-service and single-use articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils shall be handled, displayed and dispensed so that contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. Knives, forks and spoons that are not prewrapped shall be presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers. Single-service articles intended for food- or lip-contact shall be furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Aug 27, 2009

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: 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 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: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Working containers (including spray bottles) used for storing poisonous or toxic materials, such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies, shall be clearly and individually labeled with the common name of the material.
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: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment or supplies.

Jun 17, 2010

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: Food shall be protected from contamination that results from a factor or source not identified in these rules.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Multiuse equipment, utensils, and food storage containers may not impart color, odors or tastes to food and shall be made of safe materials. Multiuse equipment, utensils, and food storage containers shall be durable, corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent.
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.  The plumbing system must be repaired according to the Building Codes Division and 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: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Dec 3, 2010

REQUIRED CORRECTION: Bulk food and food packaged in a food establishment shall be properly labeled.
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.  Chemical sanitizers and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall meet the requirements specified in 21 CFR 178.1010.

Apr 27, 2011

REQUIRED CORRECTION: Single-use gloves shall be used for only one task and be discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation. Cloth gloves must not be used in direct contact with food, unless the food is subsequently cooked. Latex gloves are prohibited in food service establishments, effective March 1, 2003.
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: 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 cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Chemical sanitizers and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall meet the requirements specified in 21 CFR 178.1010.

Nov 9, 2011

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: 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: 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.

Apr 24, 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.

Oct 2, 2012

REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Working containers (including spray bottles) used for storing poisonous or toxic materials, such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies, shall be clearly and individually labeled with the common name of the material.
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 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: A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: Handwashing sinks shall be kept clean and be properly maintained and used.

Apr 2, 2013

REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Chemical sanitizers and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940.
REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. Food temperature measuring devices shall be calibrated in accordance with manufacturer's specifications as necessary to ensure accuracy.

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