El Charritos Taqueria - Inspection Report
Address:3831 Independence Ave. Kansas City MO 64124
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 231-0338

Inspection details
Inspection Date23 June, 2015
Inspection TypeFollow-Up
Critical Violations14
Non-critical Violations3

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair *
CRITICALComply by : Jun 26, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed walk in cooler condensor unit is leaking in two separate spots. Maintenance out at time of inspection.
3-501.18
RTE PHF, Disposition - Ready-to-Eat, Potentially Hazardous Food was not discarded in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a container of queso in reach in cooler with the cook date of 06/12. Observed a pan of maize in reach in cooler with the cook date of 06/14. Both containers of foods discarded.
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 : Jun 26, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed cook change tasks on multiple occasions throughout inspection and did not wash hands.
2-101.11
Assignment - The permit holder or designated person in charge was not present at the food establishment during all hours of operation.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Ensure that the permit holder or designated person in charge is present at the food establishment during all hours of operation.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: No manager or person(s) in charge at time of inspector's arrival. Employee called both owners. Owners arrived within 5-10 minutes.
5-403.11
Sewage disposal system used for waste disposal not approved*; and/or Other liquid wastes not drained to disposal per law
CRITICALComply by : Jun 26, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed walk in cooler condensor unit dripping into two pans and not draining into an approved drainage system. Maintenance out at time of inspection.
2-301.12
Cleaning Procedure - Food employees did not use the proper cleaning procedure to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms.
CRITICALComply by : Jun 26, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed owner put soap into hands and then immediately rinse soap off without properly lathering hands for 20 seconds. Discussed proper hand washing with owner.
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 a pan of cactus, pan of sliced cucumbers and a box of cilantro with waste water build up from walk in cooler condensor unit. Foods discarded by owner.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Sep 21, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed standing water throughout walk in cooler floor.
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 prepared for kitchen. Bleach sanitizer prepared to proper concentratino by employee.
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 salsas in server station ice bath were not holding temperatures of 41F or lower. Salsas discarded by employee. Observed two large blocks of tripe thawing in stagnant water of left three vat sink. Inspector observed outer parts of tripe were not holding temperatures of 41F or lower. Tripe to walk in cooler to finish thawing.
3-501.14
Cooling - Cooked potentially hazardous food was not cooled in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed two containers of soup in reach in cooler that were not at temperatures of 41F or lower. Date marked read the date of 06/22/15, to where foods were not cooled to the proper temperature in the alotted time. Both containers of soup discarded.
3-501.15
Cooling methods not in accordance with time and temperature criteria as specified in the Food Code
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed two soups that were cooked yesterday were stored in large containers, filled both containers and with tight fitting lids. Soups discarded.
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.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a pan of rice and a bin of cooked chicken in reach in cooler that were not date marked. Foods discarded by owner. Observed several cooked meats in walk in cooler that were not date marked. Foods dated at time of inspection.
3-501.12
Frozen PHF not slacked in accordance with the Food Code; and/or PHS not thawed in accorance with the Food Code
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed two big blocks of tripe thawing in left three vat sink filled with stagnant water.
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 refried beans, rice and beef in steam table not holding temperatures of 135F or higher. Foods discarded.
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: Observed raw eggs stored above salsas and raw fish in reach in cooler. Observed raw beef stored above cooked soups in reach in cooler. Foods restored by owner.
2-102.11
Demonstration - The person in charge could not demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point principles, and the requirements of the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Jun 26, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Establishment not operating in accordance to the KCMO Food Code to help prevent food borne illnesses.