Cupinis - Inspection Report
Address:1809 Westport Kansas City MO 64111
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 753-7662

Inspection details
Inspection Date01 June, 2015
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations7
Non-critical Violations12

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
4-702.11
Before Use After Cleaning - Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are not sanitized before use after cleaning.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no sanitizer for kitchen. Employee made sanitizer bucket at correct concentration of 200-400ppm.
6-202.15
Openings to outside not protected against entry of pest as specified in the Food Code; and/or Protective barriers not provided for exterior walls/roofs
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed back door to be open. Door has a screen door on it, however screen door does not close completely, leaving a gap at the bottom and side. Person in charge closed main door at time of inspection.
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed tongs hanging off the oven handle. Removed on site. Observed small plastic cups stored in salt and pepper containers, on shelf, above grill. Employee discarded on site.
3-305.11
Food is not stored as required by the Food Code
Comply by : Aug 30, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed boxes of bread on the floor inside walk in freezer
6-501.111
Effective pest control measures not in place *; and/or Dead or trapped pest not removed from traps at adequate frequency
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed 3 snap traps in basement: next to ice machine, water heater and furnace. Person in charge discarded at time of inspection.
8-304.11
At time of inspection by authorized REGULATORY AUTHORITY inspectors: (1) A certified food service operations manager must be present in the food service area and on duty at all times of business operation, and must present a FOOD MANAGER PERMIT or card to the authorized REGULATORY AUTHORITY inspector at the time of inspection, or; (2) For food service operations where no manager is certified, eighty percent (80%) of required food handler staff shall obtain a (3) three years FOOD HANLDER CARD from the City of Kansas City, Missouri Health Department either upon completion of a FOOD HANDLER'S course through the Health Department or upon the Health Department's approval of a comparable FOOD HANDLER PERMIT or card from another provider.
CRITICALComply by : Jun 04, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed 3/6=50% of food service employees possess a valid food handlers card at time of inspection.
3-501.16
Cold Holding - Potentially hazardous cold food was not maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed lasagna tray to be cold holding above 41F degrees, inside deli make table. Employee stated items inside make table under 4 hour window, removed and placed inside pizza make table reach in cooler.
5-205.11
Using a Handwashing facility - A handwashing facility is not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use; is being used for purposes other than handwashing or is not being used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
Comply by : Aug 30, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed an employee fill sanitizer water from kitchen hand sink. ***Hand sinks should be used for handwashing purposes only.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs; and/or Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded
Comply by : Aug 30, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed standing water on the floor, in the right side walk in cooler, from condesner leak. Maintenance to repair on site to look at requirements for repair and will be back to make repairs. Observed light out above oven, at hood ventilation system.
3-501.16
Hot Holding - Potentially hazardous hot food was not maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed front pan of meatballs to be hot holding below 135F degrees at the steam table. Employee stated items out for under the 4 hour window, removed and placed on grill to reheat to a minimum of 165F degrees.
4-901.11
Equipment/utensils not air dried after washing, rinsing & sanitizing
Comply by : Aug 30, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed plastic drinking cups to be wet stacked at clean dish rack, in warewash area.
4-903.11
Single-service/use items not stored as specified in the Food Code; and/or Single-service/use items stored in prohibited areas
Comply by : Aug 30, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed box of single service, plastic containers to be stored on the floor in basement dry storage.
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.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed an employee beverage can, open,on top of pasta reach in, in back kitchen area. Employee discarded. Observed an employee beverage can, open, on supplies counter, in kitchen. Discarded.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed build up under the ice tea dispenser. Person in charge cleaned on site.
4-903.11
Equipment/utensils/linens not stored as specified in the Food Code
Comply by : Aug 30, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed 3 ice buckets to be stored on the basement staircase.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Aug 30, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed chipping paint on side wall, by dish machine drain board. Observed chipping paint behind the hand sink, inside women's restroom. Observed water damaged ceiling tile in restroom hallway. Observed black build up on the wall under the 3 comparment sink, in warewash area.
4-302.12
Food thermometers are not provided and/or are not accessible; Appropriate thermometer for measuring thin foods are not provided
Comply by : Aug 30, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no thermometer inside the pasta display reach in cooler, or the deli meat/cheese display reach in cooler.
4-601.11
Food Contact Clean to Sight and Touch - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils was not clean to sight and touch.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed pink build up on the catchplate of the ice machine in basement. Employee cleaned at time of inspection.
6-202.11
No protective shielding on light bulbs over exposed food/utensils/equipment
Comply by : Aug 30, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no light shield on bulb above the ice machine, in basement.