Mekong Thai Cuisine, 10880 Se Mcloughlin Blvd, Milwaukie, OR 97222 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Mekong Thai Cuisine
Address: 10880 Se Mcloughlin Blvd, Milwaukie, OR 97222
Phone: (503) 594-2888
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: Jun 28, 2011
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94

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  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 2-401.11 *CRITICAL* Food employees eat, drink or use tobacco in unapproved areas or use an inappropriate beverage container for drinking, specifically: EATING AND DRINKING FROM AN OPEN GLASS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA 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.
  • 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 FOODS 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 3-304.14 Wiping cloths are not properly used or stored, specifically: WIPING CLOTH AT 0 PPM CHLORINE 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: RICE 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 3-501.13 Potentially hazardous food is improperly thawed, specifically: CHICKEN THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE 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.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-501.16 *CRITICAL* Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically: RICE STORED AT 109 F REFIG AT 60 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: NUMEROUS COOKED MEATS 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 4-302.12 Temperature measuring devices are not provided or readily accessible for checking food temperatures, specifically: A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER IS NOT AVAILABLE REQUIRED CORRECTION: Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and readily accessible for use. At a minimum, a metal-stemmed temperature measuring device with a range of 0-220 degrees F shall be provided to take internal food temperatures.
  • 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 IN THE FOOD PREP AREA 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 5-205.11 *CRITICAL* A handwashing facility is not accessible for employee use at all times, specifically: SOILED COOKING UTENSILS STORED IN THE HANDWASH SINK REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. Handwashing facilities shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
Feb 27, 2007 75
  • 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 FOODS 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 3-304.12 In-use dispensing utensils are not properly stored, specifically: RICE SCOOP IN STATIC ROOM TEMP WATER 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.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-501.17 *CRITICAL* Ready-to-eat food is not properly date-marked, specifically: READY TO EAT 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 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: MICROWAVE AND TOP OF THE REFRIG 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.
Dec 5, 2007 89
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-304.14 Wiping cloths are not properly used or stored, specifically: BLEACH CLOTH 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 3-501.13 Potentially hazardous food is improperly thawed, specifically: CHICKEN THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE 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.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-501.17 *CRITICAL* Ready-to-eat food is not properly date-marked, specifically: MILK AND RICE 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 6-201.13 The floor and wall junctures are not coved, closed or sealed, or graded drains are not provided where floors are cleaned by water flush methods, specifically: COVE BASE MISSING 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.
  • 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: WALLS 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 9, 2008 90
No violation noted during this evaluation. Dec 18, 2008 100
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-304.11 *CRITICAL* Food is in contact with surfaces of equipment and utensils that are not properly cleaned and sanitized, specifically: cutting board on two door near wall is unclean REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. Food shall only contact surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-304.12 In-use dispensing utensils are not properly stored, specifically: rice scoops stored in 2 static water 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.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-304.14 Wiping cloths are not properly used or stored, specifically: wiping cloths lack chlorine 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 4-101.111 Nonfood-contact surfaces subject to splash or spillage are not properly constructed, specifically: some shelves have cardboard on them 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 4-204.112 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 not easily visible in 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 4-602.11 Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not potentially hazardous is not cleaned as necessary, specifically: Bottom of glass refrig. is unclean 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.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 5-202.13 *CRITICAL* An air gap is not provided between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture or equipment, specifically: discharge for dishwasher is below flood rim REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY.  An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood rim level of the plumbing fixture, equipment or nonfood equipment shall be twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 1 inch (25 mm).
  • 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 is worn, should be replaced REQUIRED CORRECTION: Floors and floor coverings shall be designed, constructed and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 6-301.11 *CRITICAL* Soap is not provided at a handwashing lavatory, specifically: no soap at hand sink in back REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. Each handwashing lavatory or group of 2 handwashing lavatories shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder or bar soap.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 6-301.12 *CRITICAL* Hand towels or a hand drying device is not provided at the handwashing lavatory, specifically: paper towels missing at hand sink 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.
Jun 20, 2009 80
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-204.11 Ventilation hood systems are not designed to prevent drippage or drainage on to food-contact surfaces, specifically: HOOD NOT CLEAN REQUIRED CORRECTION: Exhaust ventilation hood systems shall be designed to prevent grease or condensation from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service and single-use articles.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-302.12 Temperature measuring devices are not provided or readily accessible for checking food temperatures, specifically: FOOD PROBE THERMOMETER NOT READILY AVAILABLE REQUIRED CORRECTION: Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and readily accessible for use. At a minimum, a metal-stemmed temperature measuring device with a range of 0-220 degrees F shall be provided to take internal food temperatures.
  • 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: AREA AROUND THE GRILL 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.
Nov 23, 2009 97
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-101.111 Nonfood-contact surfaces subject to splash or spillage are not properly constructed, specifically: Cardboard lining several shelves / surfaces 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 Nonfood-contact surfaces are not kept clean, specifically: Some non-food contact surfaces are dusty and/or not clean including: top of white home-style Frigidaire refrigerator, fan above sushi area, shelf above food prep sinks, the back side of the left-side prep cooler handles & the top shelves/bar of same cooler inside; magnetic knife holder; top of white fire suppression canister (near handsink) REQUIRED CORRECTION: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-602.11 Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not potentially hazardous is not cleaned as necessary, specifically: Some knives used for cutting vegetables put away on knife holder with bits of vegetables (not cleaned and sanitized first) 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.
  • 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: Floor under cookline (especially around the deep fryer) unclean 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, 2010 94
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-305.11 Food is not stored to prevent contamination, specifically: ONIONS ON THE GROUND 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 4-101.111 Nonfood-contact surfaces subject to splash or spillage are not properly constructed, specifically: SHEL VES LINED WITH PAPER AND TIN FOIL 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 6-301.12 *CRITICAL* Hand towels or a hand drying device is not provided at the handwashing lavatory, specifically: HAND WASHING SINK LACKS PAPER TOWELS 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.
Nov 27, 2010 92
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-601.11 Nonfood-contact surfaces are not kept clean, specifically: EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT REFRIG DOOR HANDLES SOILED REQUIRED CORRECTION: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-602.12 Cooking and baking equipment or the interior of microwaves are not cleaned at least once every 24 hours, specifically: INTERIR OF THE MICROWAVE IS SOILED REQUIRED CORRECTION: The food-contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment and interior cavities of microwave ovens must be cleaned at least every 24 hours.
  • VIOLATION OF SECTION 5-501.17 A covered receptacle is not provided in a restroom used by females, specifically WOMEN'S RESTROOM LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACALE REQUIRED CORRECTION: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
  • 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: WALL SOILED IN THE KITCHEN 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 28, 2011 94

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