American Food & Vending @ KC Star - Inspection Report
Address:1729 Grand Kansas CITY MO 64108
Establishment Type:kw_Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 234-4906

Inspection details
Inspection Date05 February, 2009
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations7
Non-critical Violations8

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
8-304.11
Upon acceptance of the permit issued by the regulatory authority, the permit holder in order to retain the permit shall: (A) Post the permit in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to Consumers;
Comply by : May 06, 2009
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Post the permit in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to Consumers
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Permit for 2009 is not posted.
2-301.14
When to Wash - Food Employees did not clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms according to Food Code guidelines
CRITICALComply by : Feb 08, 2009
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employee not washing hands between glove usage
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : May 06, 2009
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Severe dust build up on ceiling vents and exhaust fan under counter.
3-603.11
Consumer Advisory for Raw or Undercooked Food - The permit holder did not inform consumers by brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means of the significantly increased risk associated with certain especially vulnerable consumers eating animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, pork, poultry, or shellfish that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed in raw or undercooked form.
CRITICALComply by : Feb 08, 2009
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed sushi to have no consumer advisory on lable
6-201.11
Floors/walls/ceilings not smooth & easily cleanable; and/or Utility lines unnecessarily exposed
Comply by : May 06, 2009
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable,
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: ceilings are not easily cleanable
4-302.12
Food thermometers are not provided and/or are not accessible; Appropriate thermometer for measuring thin foods are not provided
Comply by : May 06, 2009
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed thermometer in Hussman self serve sushi cooler to not be working.
4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Comply by : May 06, 2009
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Oven has grease build up inside.
3-501.16
Cold Holding - Potentially hazardous cold food was not maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Feb 08, 2009
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Sushi cooler temped at 52. Chef removed sushi items.
7-201.11
Separation, Storage - Poisonous or toxic materials are not stored in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Feb 08, 2009
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed sterno stored on top of and next single service items and latex gloves
4-601.11
Food Contact Clean to Sight and Touch - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils was not clean to sight and touch.
CRITICALComply by : Feb 08, 2009
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed liquid pooled at bottom of victory cooler. Observed dark build up above coffee filter on coffee maker. Observed sticky residue on nozzles of soda fountain Delfield reachin cooler had food spillage in bottom of cooler Observed severe build up of cappacinno powder within the cappacinno machine. Food crumbs in bottom of reach in freezer in back room of Dry storage area.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs; and/or Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded
Comply by : May 06, 2009
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Dust build up on vents of hussman self serve sushi cooler.
3-501.17
RTE PHF, Date Marking - Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours was not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Feb 08, 2009
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Date marking not consistant throughout kitchen with ready to eat foods. Sushi was delivered from outside source. Should be date marked by outside source.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : May 06, 2009
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed untensil drawers to have food and dirt build up. Lower shelves under steam table had food crumbs. lower shelf under prep table had food debris.
3-305.11
Food is not stored as required by the Food Code
Comply by : May 06, 2009
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Bags of dried goods ie: sugar/flour stored in original bags. Should be stored in labled bins
2-401.11
Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco - An employee was seen eating, drinking, or using a form of tobacco in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; unwrapped single-service and single-use articles; or other items needing protection could result.
CRITICALComply by : Feb 08, 2009
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Employee drinks were on prep table next to meat slicer and single service items