Mexicali Express, 12950 Sw Canyon Road, Beaverton, OR 97005 - inspection findings and violations



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Name: Mexicali Express
Address: 12950 SW Canyon Road, Beaverton, OR 97005
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: 03/07/2016
Score
90

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Inspection findings

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  • Rule Violation and Requirement: VIOLATION OF SECTION 5-205.15(A) *PRIORITY* The plumbing system is not repaired or maintained in good repair, specifically:
    The ladies restroom drain for the handwashing station is almost completely blocked. Please unclog the drain immediately or call a plumber to repair the drain. Please read below:
  • Rule Violation and Requirement: VIOLATION OF SECTION 6-501.11 Physical facilities are not maintained in good repair, specifically:
    The facility is old and is in disrepair. Cracked tiles and missing grout especially around the mop sink. Please repair. Gaps noticeable in wall corners and cabinetry in the front counter. Dry wall deteriorating where the mops hang up Cabinetry in disrepair at the front counter. Holes and gaps observed in walls under sinks in restrooms. Please fill holes with expanding foam and sand smooth then paint. Men's and ladies restroom is in disrepair. The sink is loose. Paint and drywall in general poor condition.
  • Rule Violation and Requirement: VIOLATION OF SECTION 2-301.14 *PRIORITY* Food employees are not washing their hands as often as necessary, specifically:
    The person observed washing dishes proceeded to the walk in cooler to handle containers of food without washing hands first. The manager instructed the employee to wash hands after handling dirty dishes at the three compartment sink. Be advised, hands must be washed in a designated handwashing station after handling dishes that were sent through the three compartment sink three step process. In other words, hands are not considered clean after cleaning and sanitizing dishes at the three compartment sink. Please read below:
  • Information: Cold Food Temperatures. Temperature of 41°F(5°C) or colder is required. Based on thermometer accuracy, two degrees F or one degree C tolerance is given.
    Walk in cooler cheese 39F, beef 41F. Produce 40F.
  • Information: Hot Food Temperatures 135°F or (59°C) or warmer required. Two degrees, 2°F (1°C), of tolerance is given based on thermometer accuracy.
    Beans 145F, rice 149F, beef 170F.
  • Information: Dishwashing Methods:
    Three compartment sink 50 ppm chlorine. Test paper ok.
  • Information: *REPEAT VIOLATION*  Violations cited on two consecutive semi-annual inspections are repeat violations. Priority and priority foundation items double their point value when a repeat violation is observed.
  • Information: *PRIORITY AND PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEMS CORRECTED*  All priority and priority foundation violations have been corrected during inspection. Please monitor to ensure that this level of food safety is maintained.
  • Information: The Washington County Department of Health and Human Services requires that food service employees obtain a food handler's card within 30 days of hire. Please keep copies of cards posted. Online Food Handler testing available at http://orfoodhandlers.com/
  • Information: Your restaurant has received a score of 70 or more and is posted with a public notice stating that the restaurant 'Complied with the ACCEPTABLE SANITATION STANDARDS.'
03/07/2016Semi Annual Food90
  • Rule Violation and Requirement: VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-302.11(A)(1,2) *PRIORITY* Raw or ready-to eat food is not properly protected from cross contamination, specifically:
    Observed packages of raw hamburger and raw whole intact beef stored together and touching each other in the walk in cooler. Observed raw whole shelled eggs stored over produce in the walk in cooler. Keep raw eggs on the lower shelf. Operator reorganized the food to reduce the risk of cross contamination. Please read below:
  • Rule Violation and Requirement: VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-601.11(A) *PRIORITY FOUNDATION* Food-contact surfaces are not clean, specifically:
    The hood over the steam table area which also hold utensils is dirty inside the large pipe. Operator instructed to have this pipe cleaned when food and utensils are not exposed. Please read below:
  • Rule Violation and Requirement: VIOLATION OF SECTION 6-501.11 Physical facilities are not maintained in good repair, specifically:
    The facility is old and is in disrepair. Cracked tiles and missing grout especially around the mop sink. Please repair. Gaps noticeable in wall corners and cabinetry in the front counter. Dry wall deteriorating where the mops hang up Cabinetry in disrepair at the front counter. Men's restroom is in disrepair. Toilet is loose and cabinetry is falling apart. Please repair.
  • Rule Violation and Requirement: VIOLATION OF SECTION 2-301.12 *PRIORITY* Food employees do not use the proper cleaning procedure for washing their hands, specifically:
    Observed the cook wash hands for less than 5 seconds after handling dirty dishes. The manager was instructed to have the employee wash hands for the required time period of 20 seconds. Please read below:
  • Information: Cold Food Temperatures. Temperature of 41°F(5°C) or colder is required. Based on thermometer accuracy, two degrees F or one degree C tolerance is given.
    Diced tomatoes 39F, walk in cooler beef 38F.
  • Information: Hot Food Temperatures 135°F or (59°C) or warmer required. Two degrees, 2°F (1°C), of tolerance is given based on thermometer accuracy.
    Beans 167F.
  • Information: Dishwashing Methods:
    Three compartment sink. Sanitizer ok.
  • Information: *REPEAT VIOLATION*  Violations cited on two consecutive semi-annual inspections are repeat violations. Priority and priority foundation items double their point value when a repeat violation is observed.
  • Information: *PRIORITY AND PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEMS CORRECTED*  All priority and priority foundation violations have been corrected during inspection. Please monitor to ensure that this level of food safety is maintained.
  • Information: *REINSPECTION FEE* A facility that requires more than two reinspections per licensing year will be subject to an inspection fee for each additional inspection.
  • Information: The Washington County Department of Health and Human Services requires that food service employees obtain a food handler's card within 30 days of hire. Please keep copies of cards posted. Online Food Handler testing available at http://orfoodhandlers.com/
  • Information: Your restaurant has received a score of 70 or more and is posted with a public notice stating that the restaurant 'Complied with the ACCEPTABLE SANITATION STANDARDS.'
10/07/2015Semi Annual Food87
  • Rule Violation and Requirement: VIOLATION OF SECTION 7-207.11(B) *PRIORITY* Medicines are improperly stored or labeled, specifically:
    Observed medicines, first aid supplies and hydrogen peroxide stored in the main kitchen area on a shelf above the main prep area and blender. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Food worker removed the tray and placed them in a proper area.
  • Rule Violation and Requirement: VIOLATION OF SECTION 2-401.11 *PRIORITY FOUNDATION* Food employees eat, drink or use tobacco in unapproved areas or use an inappropriate beverage container for drinking, specifically:
    Observed 1) food worker drinking out of a coffee cup missing a lid. Food worker stated she knew she had the wrong cup. 2) Twist off Gatorade bottle that has been opened in the walk in cooler, stored with food products. CORRECTIVE ACTION: 1) Food worker discarded beverage 2) Beverage was discarded. Employee beverage container handout provided.
  • Information: Cold Food Temperatures. Temperature of 41°F(5°C) or colder is required. Based on thermometer accuracy, two degrees F or one degree C tolerance is given.
    Walk In Cooler: Chicken 80°F (cooked less than 1 hr before), raw chicken 41°F Chest Freezer: Frozen Chest Freezer: Frozen Chest Freezer: Frozen
  • Information: Hot Food Temperatures 135°F or (59°C) or warmer required. Two degrees, 2°F (1°C), of tolerance is given based on thermometer accuracy.
    No hot foods at the time of inspection
  • Information: Dishwashing Methods:
    3 compartment sink: not set up during inspection Chlorine test kit available Sanitizing bucket: 200 ppm chlorine
  • Information: *PRIORITY AND PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEMS CORRECTED*  All priority and priority foundation violations have been corrected during inspection. Please monitor to ensure that this level of food safety is maintained.
  • Information: Your restaurant has received a score of 70 or more and is posted with a public notice stating that the restaurant 'Complied with the ACCEPTABLE SANITATION STANDARDS.'
04/13/2015Semi Annual Food92

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