Casa De Tamales, 10605 Se Main St, Milwaukie, OR 97222 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Casa De Tamales
Address: 10605 Se Main St, Milwaukie, OR 97222
Phone: (503) 654-4423
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: Apr 23, 2011
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89

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  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 2-103.11 Unauthorized personnel are on the premises, specifically: CHILDREN WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA REQUIRED CORRECTION: Persons unnecessary to the food establishment operation are not allowed in the food preparation, food storage or warewashing areas, except for brief visits and tours that are authorized by the person in charge.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-501.16 *CRITICAL* Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically: BEANS RICE AT 117F TAMALES AT 54 F 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.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-501.17 *CRITICAL* Ready-to-eat food is not properly date-marked, specifically: TAMALES AND OTHER FOODS NOT DATE MARKED REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared in the food establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation or consumption. Including the date of preparation, food shall be consumed within 7 days if stored at 41°F or less. Food that is frozen shall be marked to indicate the remaining days that the food may be kept once the product is thawed.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-302.14 A test kit is not provided or is not accurate enough to measure the concentration of sanitizing solutions, specifically: CHLORINE TEST STRIPS NOT AVAILABLE REQUIRED CORRECTION: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in ppm (mg/l) of sanitizer shall be provided.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 5-202.14 Backflow prevention devices do not meet ASSE design standards, specifically: DRAIN LINES ABOVE HIGH WATER LEVEL IN THE FLOOR SINK REQUIRED CORRECTION: A backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on the water supply system shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 5-205.11 *CRITICAL* A handwashing facility is not accessible for employee use at all times, specifically: HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. Handwashing facilities shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 6-501.16 Mops are not properly positioned for air-drying, specifically: MOPS NOT SET UP TO AIR DRY REQUIRED CORRECTION: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment or supplies.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 6-501.19 Toilet rooms are not kept closed, specifically: BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING TIGHT FITTING REQUIRED CORRECTION: Toilet room doors shall be kept closed except during cleaning and maintenance operations.
Nov 19, 2007 86
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-304.14 Wiping cloths are not properly used or stored, specifically: 0 ppm sanitizer 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.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-305.11 Food is not stored to prevent contamination, specifically: carrots stored on the floor 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.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-501.16 *CRITICAL* Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically: food prep refrig at 44 f 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.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-204.112 Temperature measuring devices are not provided, or are not easily readable, properly located, or accurately scaled in hot or cold food storage units, specifically: thaermometer missing from reach in 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.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-703.11 *CRITICAL* Food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are not properly sanitized after cleaning, specifically: dishwasher at 150 f final rinse 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.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 6-501.19 Toilet rooms are not kept closed, specifically: rest room door not self closing REQUIRED CORRECTION: Toilet room doors shall be kept closed except during cleaning and maintenance operations.
Feb 26, 2008 85
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-304.14 Wiping cloths are not properly used or stored, specifically: 0 pppm quatinary ammonia in wiping solution 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.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-501.16 *CRITICAL* Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically: chicken and beef at 53 f 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.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-204.112 Temperature measuring devices are not provided, or are not easily readable, properly located, or accurately scaled in hot or cold food storage units, specifically: thermometer absent in deli case and double door refrig 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.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-302.14 A test kit is not provided or is not accurate enough to measure the concentration of sanitizing solutions, specifically: quatinary ammonia test strips not available REQUIRED CORRECTION: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in ppm (mg/l) of sanitizer shall be provided.
Oct 14, 2008 85
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-302.11 *CRITICAL* Raw or ready-to eat food is not properly protected from cross contamination, specifically: RAW BEEF AND CHICKEN STORED IN THE SAME TUB INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR 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.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-302.14 A test kit is not provided or is not accurate enough to measure the concentration of sanitizing solutions, specifically: NO QUATINARY AMMONIA TEST STRIPS REQUIRED CORRECTION: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in ppm (mg/l) of sanitizer shall be provided.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 6-301.12 *CRITICAL* Hand towels or a hand drying device is not provided at the handwashing lavatory, specifically: FRONT HAND SINK PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER EMPTY 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.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 6-301.14 A handwashing sign is not posted at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, specifically: NO HANDWASH REMINDER SIGNS AT HAND SINKS 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.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 7-102.11 *CRITICAL* Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not clearly labeled, specifically: UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK 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.
Jan 20, 2009 83
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-304.14 Wiping cloths are not properly used or stored, specifically: keep quaternary solution for storing wiping cloths in front. 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.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-501.17 *CRITICAL* Ready-to-eat food is not properly date-marked, specifically: Chicken chili rejano not time dated horshata not dated. Dairy products not dated in two door refrigerator. REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared in the food establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation or consumption. Including the date of preparation, food shall be consumed within 7 days if stored at 41°F or less. Food that is frozen shall be marked to indicate the remaining days that the food may be kept once the product is thawed.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-302.14 A test kit is not provided or is not accurate enough to measure the concentration of sanitizing solutions, specifically: quaternary ammonia test strips missing. REQUIRED CORRECTION: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in ppm (mg/l) of sanitizer shall be provided.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 6-301.14 A handwashing sign is not posted at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, specifically: no hand wash reminder signs at hand sink 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.
Aug 9, 2009 88
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-201.11 *CRITICAL* Food from unapproved sources or prepared in a private home is used in the establishment, specifically: FOOD BEING STORED IN AN UNLICENSED FACILITY ALL FOOD SOLD IN RESTAURANTS MUST BE STORED AND PREPARED IN FACILITIES LICENSED BY EITHER THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OR THE CLACKAMAS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Food shall be obtained from approved sources. Food prepared in a private home may not be used in the establishment.
Jun 4, 2010 95
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-302.11 *CRITICAL* Raw or ready-to eat food is not properly protected from cross contamination, specifically: RAW SHELLED EGGS STORED OVER READY TO EAT GREENS 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.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-501.16 *CRITICAL* Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically: VEG FRIG AT 45 F 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.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-501.12 Cutting surfaces no longer can be effectively cleaned or sanitized, specifically: CUTTING BOARND STAINED AND CUT 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.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 6-501.12 The establishment is not cleaned as often as necessary or at a time when the least amount of food is exposed, specifically: THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IS NOT CLEAN 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 29, 2010 88
No violation noted during this evaluation. Aug 9, 2010 100
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-304.14 Wiping cloths are not properly used or stored, specifically: SANITIZER SOLUTION NOT SET UP 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.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-501.18 *CRITICAL* Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food has not been consumed within the required time period or is not properly date-marked, specifically: PORK FOR BURRITOS DISCARDED TEMP WAS 46 F AFTER 24 HOURS OUT OF TEMP MADE ON THE EVENING OF THE 19 TH REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared in the establishment must be discarded if it has not been consumed within 7 calendar days if stored at 41°F (5°C) or less or is not properly date-marked.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 6-201.11 Floors or floor coverings are not designed, constructed or installed so they are smooth or easily cleanable, specifically: FLOOR PAINT FLAKING OFF REQUIRED CORRECTION: Floors and floor coverings shall be designed, constructed and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Sep 20, 2010 93
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-501.17 *CRITICAL* Ready-to-eat food is not properly date-marked, specifically: PRODUCTS IN THE REFRIG NOT DATE MARKED REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared in the food establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation or consumption. Including the date of preparation, food shall be consumed within 7 days if stored at 41°F or less. Food that is frozen shall be marked to indicate the remaining days that the food may be kept once the product is thawed.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-101.111 Nonfood-contact surfaces subject to splash or spillage are not properly constructed, specifically: SHELVING IS RUSTED 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.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-601.11 Food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and utensils are not kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil, specifically: MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN REQUIRED CORRECTION: The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 6-201.11 Floors or floor coverings are not designed, constructed or installed so they are smooth or easily cleanable, specifically: FLOOR PAINT IS PEELING REQUIRED CORRECTION: Floors and floor coverings shall be designed, constructed and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 6-202.11 Lights are not properly shielded, specifically: LIGHTS NOT PROTECTED 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.
Apr 23, 2011 89

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