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151 W 7th Ave, Ste. 430, Eugene, OR 97401 - Main (541) 682-4480 Fax (541) 682-7459 | Visit Official Website (opens in a new tab)

Espresso Roma

825 E 13th Ave Eugene, OR 97401

Restaurant (51-150 seats) | Reinspection

August 15, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions

3-501.16 VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-501.16 *PRIORITY* Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically: INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOODS STORED IN THREE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE FACILITY ARE ABOVE 41 DEGREES F, SPECIFICALLY, IN THE PREP TABLE AT THE FRONT COUNTER, SLICED TOMATOES @ 52 DEGREES F, SHREDDED CHEESE @ 51 DEGREES F, PAR-COOKED CHICKEN @ 46 DEGREES F; IN THE TRUE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA: SLICED CHEESE @ 52 DEGREES F; AND IN THE TRUE SINGLE-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA: YUMI BLUEBERRY YOGURT @ 57 DEGREES F.
Corrective Actions: REQUIRED CORRECTION: CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. Potentially hazardous foods shall be maintained at 135°F or above (except roast beef may be held at 130°F (54°C) or above) or at 41°F or less. MAINTAIN INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. Action taken: THE OPERATOR BEGAN WORKING TO REMOVE AND DISCARD FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF TEMPERATURE CONTROL. HAVE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS REPAIRED OR REPLACED. DISCUSSED CAPACITY OF REMAINING REFRIGERATION. THE OPERATOR STATED THEY WILL NEED TO REDUCE THE MENU AVAILABLE TO PASTRIES AND COFFEE BEVERAGES. A RE-INSPECTION WILL OCCUR WITHIN 14 DAYS TO CONFIRM THE PROPER OPERATION OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. At Re-inspection: INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOODS IN THE PREP TABLE ARE: SLICED TOMATOES @ 55 DEGREES F, WHIPPED BUTTER @ 58 DEGREES F, COOKED SPINACH @ 48 DEGREES F, AND PESTO @ 42 DEGREES F. INTERNAL TEMPERATURES REMAIN ABOVE THE REQUIRED COLD HOLDING MAXIMUM OF 41 DEGREES F. THE OPERATOR WILL CEASE OPERATION OUT OF THE PREP TABLE UNTIL IT IS OPERATING PROPERLY. THE MENU SERVED SHOULD BE REVISED TO MEET CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SHALL BE DISCARDED. A RE-INSPECTION WILL OCCUR WITHIN 14 DAYS OF THIS RE-INSPECTION. NOTE: THE OPERATOR RELOCATED THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATION UNIT TO THE UPRIGHT KENMORE REFRIGERATION UNIT WHICH IS MAINTAINING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW, SPECIFICALLY, SLICED CHEESE AT 37 DEGREES F AND SLICED HAM AT 36 DEGREES F. At Second Re-inspection: THE SANDWICH PREP TABLE IN THE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE FRONT COUNTER HAS INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOODS AT THE FOLLOWING, PESTO @ 44 DEGREES F, MAYONNAISE @ 46 DEGREES F, AND SALSA @ 50 DEGREES F (THESE ARE IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT). DISCARD FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR AN UNKNOWN PERIOD OF TIME. ITEMS STORED IN THE BOTTOM OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT ARE, SHREDDED CHEESE @ 37 DEGREES F, SALMON @ 40 DEGREES F, CHAI TEA @ 41 DEGREES F. A RE-INSPECTION WILL OCCUR WITHIN 2 WEEKS TO CONFIRM THE PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR FOODS STORED IN THE TOP OF THE PREP TABLE.

6-501.111(A)(B)(D) VIOLATION OF SECTION 6-501.111(A)(B)(D) The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not controlled to minimize their presence, specifically: THERE ARE NUMEROUS FLIES IN PREPARATION AREAS IN THE FACILITY, INCLUDING THE FRONT COUNTER AND BACK BAKERY.
Corrective Actions: REQUIRED CORRECTION: The premises shall be maintained free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Their presence shall be eliminated by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies, routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, and eliminating harborage conditions. MAINTAIN THE PREMISES FREE OF INSECT AND RODENT ACTIVITY. Action taken: DISCUSSED THE NEED FOR PEST CONTROL IN THE FACILITY. THE OPERATOR MAINTAINS DOORS OPEN FOR VENTILATION. INSPECTOR PROVIDED PEST CONTROL FACT SHEET AND ADDITIONAL RESOURCE. INSPECTOR WILL CHECK THE FACILITY AT RE-INSPECTION FOR INSECT ACTIVITY. At Re-inspection: FLIES REMAIN PRESENT IN THE FACILITY. DOORS REMAIN OPEN FOR VENTILATION. NO PEST CONTROL PLAN HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO LANE COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. At Second Re-inspection: A PEST CONTROL PLAN IS SUBMITTED DURING THE RE-INSPECTION. THE INSPECTOR WILL REVIEW THE PLAN FOR APPROVAL AND CONFIRM THE APPROVAL WITH THE OPERATOR. At Second Re-inspection: A PEST CONTROL PLAN HAS BEEN SUBMITTED AT THE RE-INSPECTION. THE INSPECTOR WILL REVIEW THE PLAN FOR APPROVAL AND COMMUNICATE THE APPROVAL WITH THE OPERATOR.