Garden Cafe at the Plaza - Inspection Report
Address:11828 NW Plaza Cir Kansas City MO 64153
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(916) 365-5663

Inspection details
Inspection Date23 April, 2015
Inspection TypeComplaint
Critical Violations9
Non-critical Violations11

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
3-304.14
Cloths used for wiping are used for other purposes; Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer; Wet & dry cloths not stored clean
Comply by : Jul 22, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Dried soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables thru out kitchen.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Jul 22, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Food spillage and build up on buffet line tables serving area. Grease build up on stove/ flat top grill area. Doors/handles of cooler doors in kitchen has food spillage. Dust build-up on cans in dry storage area. Build-up in popcorn machine.
4-803.11
Soiled linens not properly stored; and/or Linens not mechanically washed as specified in the food code
Comply by : Jul 22, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed clean plates stored on dirty linens in front service area.
4-501.14
Warewashing equipment not cleaned before use & every 24 hours; Warewashing machine not operated per data plate
Comply by : Jul 22, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Kitchen dishwasher drain strainer has trash and food debris build up. 2 compartment sink had food residue and build-up from night before.
4-602.11
Eq. & Food-Contact-Cleaning Frequency - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned according to the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Apr 26, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Meat slicer has food spillage and build upon blade and guards. Knife stored with food spillage on blade in knife holder by line maketable. Cutting board has food spillage and build up on prep table.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs; and/or Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded
Comply by : Jul 22, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Line maketable has standing water in bottom of cooler. Ice build-up along heat strip of reach-in freezer in kitchen area. Ice build-up in deep freezer across from liquor reach-in cooler. Non-working reach-in cooler across from walk-in cooler. Hose for soda gun holster missing in bar area. Faucet in bar area does not reach to all 3 basins.
3-305.11
Food is not stored as required by the Food Code
Comply by : Jul 22, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Pasta and open boxes of food not covered on the dry storage rack.
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Comply by : Jul 22, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Ice scoop was stored directly on top of ice machine.
6-501.111
Effective pest control measures not in place *; and/or Dead or trapped pest not removed from traps at adequate frequency
CRITICALComply by : Apr 26, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed dead gnats in container with ranch packets on table in kitchen area. Observed dead cockroach in chafing dish in back storage area. Observed dead insects in light shield in back utensil storage area.
4-101.11
Utensils/food-contact surfaces not made of safe, durable, smooth materials*
CRITICALComply by : Apr 26, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: foods stored in freezer in plastic to go bags. Food items stored in open original metal containers in upright cooler (spaghetti sauce, alfredo sauce) Spatula and knife in kitchen area had damaged/burned handles.
7-201.11
Separation, Storage - Poisonous or toxic materials are not stored in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Apr 26, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Finished dishwashing cleaner stored on dry storage food shelf across from dishwasher in kitchen.
6-501.113
Maintenance tools not properly stored; and/or Premises not free of unnecessary items/litter
Comply by : Jul 22, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Back kitchen storage area/ office has a lot of unused equipment and items stored on floor.
3-101.11
Safe, Unadulterated, & Honestly Presented - Food was not seen to be safe, unadulterated, and/or honestly presented.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed container of yogurt spoiled smell, moldy and yellowish in color. Observed brown discolored lettuce at line maketable. Observed several food items (pasta, rice) dry out stored in cooking pots and pans in kitchen upright cooler and walk in cooler. foods discarded
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Jul 22, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Food spillage and build up on floor under around equipment in kitchen, buffet area, walk in cooler and storage area. Wall in disrepair in back storage area by walk-in cooler.
6-303.11
Lighting intensity not adequate in food prep, storage & service areas
Comply by : Jul 22, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Insufficient lighting in back dry storage area.
5-203.14
Backflow prevention device or air gap not provided on plumbing fixtures as required *
CRITICALComply by : Apr 26, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Spray nozzle of hose is being stored directly on floor in kitchen area.
6-501.18
Maintaining & Using Handwashing Facilities - Handwashing facilities are not kept clean, maintained and/or used as specified in the Food Code.
Comply by : Jul 22, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Front handsink has spillage/built up on basin of sink.
3-302.11
Separation, Packaging & Segregation - Food was not protected from cross contamination according to the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Raw ground beef stored in plastic wrap (not tightly closed) next to cut melon and an open carton of liquid scramble egg mix. Several cooked ready to eat foods stored uncovered in cooler s in kitchen, walk in cooler, freezers. Raw ground beef stored above juice in walk in cooler. Raw shelled eggs stored above juice and other ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Raw foods moved to be properly stored and cut melon and liquid scrambled eggs mix discarded.
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 : Apr 26, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Line maketable inside bottom shelf has food spillage, standing water and moldy residue build up. Two door upright cooler has food spillage on inside bottom.
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 : Apr 26, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Several cooked, ready to eat foods not date marked in kitchen coolers, walk in coolers (pasta dishes, rice, cut melons)