ABOUT RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS
This is a snapshot of the inspections conducted by the Marion and Polk County health departments.
Twice annually, licensed restaurants receive unannounced inspections that focus on food temperatures, food preparation practices, worker hygiene, dishwashing and sanitizing, and equipment and facility cleanliness.
Violations: Scores are based on a 100-point scale. Priority violations deduct 5 points, and priority foundation violations deduct 3 points. Violations recorded on consecutive inspections result in point deductions being doubled.
Scoring: Scores of 70 or higher are considered compliant. Restaurants scoring below 70 must be re-inspected within 30 days or face closure or other administrative action. Restaurants display a placard by the entrance to indicate whether they have passed their last inspection.
At the beginning of 2022, health inspections have moved from their former website and the latest are now viewable here.
MARION COUNTY
Semi-annual restaurant inspections from April 6 to April 8, 2022.
Ixtapa Stayton Mv, Inc
Location: 111 Locust St., Stayton
Date: April 7, 2022
Score: 88
Priority violations:
Ready-to-eat food is not properly date-marked, specifically: – Observed prepared foods datemarked with the wrong date including beans (3/31), beef (3/5), and chicken (3/6). Point deduction: 3.
Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not clearly labeled, specifically: – Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles of degreaser under the waiter’s serve station and near the dish machine. Point deduction: 3.
Temperature measuring devices are not provided or readily accessible for checking food temperatures, specifically: – Food probe thermometer not provided. Point deduction: 3.
A test kit is not provided or is not accurate enough to measure the concentration of sanitizing solutions, specifically: – Chlorine test strips are not available. Point deduction: 3.
Los Cabos Restaurant
Location: 1565 N Pacific Highway, Woodburn
Date: April 7, 2022
Score: 92
Priority violations:
Raw or ready-to eat food is not properly protected from cross contamination, specifically: -Raw chicken is stored above raw beef in the prep-line refrigerator. Point deduction: 5.
Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not clearly labeled, specifically: -One spray bottle of cleaner at the dishwasher area is not labeled. Point deduction: 3.
Iron Clad Coffee
Location: 263 East Ida St., Stayton
Date: April 7, 2022
Score: 95
Priority violations:
A direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment or utensils are placed, specifically: – Air gap not provided under three-compartment sink. Point deduction: 5.
RRA LLC DBA Bobalistic
Location: 1600 Industrial Ave., Woodburn
Date: April 7, 2022
Score: 100
No priority violations.
Doubletree by Hilton
Location: 1590 Weston Court NE, Salem
Date: April 7, 2022
Score: 100
No priority violations.
#1 El Tacazo LLC
Location: 1495 Pine St. NE, Salem (mobile unit)
Date: April 7, 2022
Score: 92
Priority violations:
A handwashing sink is not accessible for employee use at all times, is used for purposes other than handwashing or is not operated properly, specifically: Handwashing sink block by bleach bottle and cutting board with dishes. Point deduction: 3.
Raw or ready-to eat food is not properly protected from cross contamination, specifically: Observed raw eggs stored above ready to eat food items in the upright cooler. Point deduction: 5.
Suzy’s Gourmet Taco
Location: 320 North First Ave., Stayton (mobile unit)
Date: April 7, 2022
Score: 84
Priority violations:
A food grade hose is not constructed of safe materials, specifically: – Observed non-food grade hose used to fill fresh water tank. Point deduction: 5.
Food employees eat, drink or use tobacco in unapproved areas or use an inappropriate beverage container for drinking, specifically: – Upon arrival, observed employee eating in front of hot holding station. – Observed Starbucks cup on counter and opened Arizona tea in upright fridge. Point deduction: 3.
Food employees do not use the proper cleaning procedure for washing their hands, specifically: – Between handling money and food, observed employee wet hands in three compartment sink and use cloth towel to dry hands without using soap. Point deduction: 5.
A handwashing sink is not accessible for employee use at all times, is used for purposes other than handwashing or is not operated properly, specifically: – Upon arrival, handwashing sink was blocked with chemicals and various tools. Point deduction: 3.
El Valle Oaxaqueno Mexican Food
Location: 440 Pine St. NE, Salem
Date: April 6, 2022
Score: 100
No priority violations.
Alamilla’s Taqueria
Location: 3185 River Road North, Keizer (mobile unit)
Date: April 6, 2022
Score: 97
Priority violations:
The water system is not integral to the mobile food unit or does not provide adequate water pressure, specifically: Observed fresh water hose connected to unit without concurrent waste water connection. Point deduction: 3.
Route 99
Location: 9015 Portland Road NE, Brooks
Date: April 6, 2022
Score: 100
No priority violations.
Perro Taquero
Location: 7235 3rd St., Turner (mobile unit)
Date: April 6, 2022
Score: 94
Priority violations:
A handwashing sink is not accessible for employee use at all times, is used for purposes other than handwashing or is not operated properly, specifically: – Upon arrival, handwashing sink blocked with empty pitcher. Point deduction: 3.
Food-contact surfaces are not clean, specifically: – Cutting board on prep table and stored food probe thermometer are soiled with built-up food debris. Point deduction: 3.
Denny’s #6811
Location: 3680 Market St. NE, Salem
Date: April 6, 2022
Score: 100
No priority violations.
Cooper’s Deli
Location: 1541 Hawthrorne Ave. NE, Salem
Date: April 6, 2022
Score: 100
No priority violations.
The Shack Bar & Grill
Location: 2865 Liberty St. NE, Salem
Date: April 6, 2022
Score: 100
No priority violations.
Dairy Queen #18932
Location: 761 Lockhaven Drive NE, Keizer
Date: April 6, 2022
Score: 97
Priority violations:
Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not clearly labeled, specifically: -One sprayer bottle of cleaner is not labeled. Point deduction: 3.
Retro Burger Company
Location: 246 North 2nd St. (mobile unit)
Date: April 6, 2022
Score: 97
Priority violations:
A test kit is not provided or is not accurate enough to measure the concentration of sanitizing solutions, specifically: – Chlorine test strips provided without comparator. Point deduction: 3.
Sandee Thai Restaurant Inc.
Location: 4907 River Road North, Keizer
Date: April 6, 2022
Score: 100
No priority violations.
JJ’s Mexican Restaurant
Location: 3862 Center St. NE, Salem
Date: April 6, 2022
Score: 94
Priority violations:
A handwashing sink is not accessible for employee use at all times, is used for purposes other than handwashing or is not operated properly, specifically: Kitchen hand washing sink full of single use items and clean dishes. Point deduction: 3.
Hand towels or a hand drying device is not provided at the handwashing sink, specifically: Paper towel dispenser not working at the kitchen hand sink and in the men’s restroom. Point deduction: 3.
Route 99 Coffee Stop
Location: 9015 Portland Road NE, Brooks (mobile unit)
Date: April 6, 2022
Score: 100
No priority violations.
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