Afro Beat - Inspection Report
Address:9922 Holmes Kansas City MO 64131
Establishment Type:Bar/Tavern
Phone No.:(913) 568-2000

Inspection details
Inspection Date11 June, 2015
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations5
Non-critical Violations16

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
4-302.14
A test kit for measuring sanitizer concentration not provided
Comply by : Sep 09, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: No quat test strips for quaternary sanitizer that is used at bar and kitchen.
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 : Jun 14, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed several gnats in kitchen around food equipment at time of inspection.
4-101.11
Utensils/food-contact surfaces not made of safe, durable, smooth materials*
CRITICALComply by : Jun 14, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed food debris on the clean side of drainboards, per cook of the three compartment sink
6-501.113
Maintenance tools not properly stored; and/or Premises not free of unnecessary items/litter
Comply by : Sep 09, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed steamtable at front counter and 2 fryers in front of dishwasher not in use and on counters. Observed numerous pieces of unused equipment in back storage area by the unused walkin cooler. Observed unused flat top grill in the kitchen by single fryer.
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 : Sep 09, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed brushes and other food equipment in handsink by three compartment sink.
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair *
CRITICALComply by : Jun 14, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed sewage backup in three compartment sink after two compartments were filled and emptied at the same time. Sewage was black and greasy. Cold water knob of three compartment sink at bar is not working. Hot water knob of handsink in employee restroom is difficult to turn on. Plumbing under three compartment sink at bar contains duct tape.
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
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: observed plastic cups and straws at bar on floor. -corrected.
4-703.11
Hot Water and Chemical - After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils are not sanitized in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Jun 14, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: observed during discussion, cook states that the third compartment of the three compartment sink is not used for sanitizing glasses. Discussed must use sanitizing tablets. Cook states that third compartment of the 3 compartment sink in kitchen is not used. They only wash and rinse to clean food equipment, no sanitizing step.
3-305.11
Food is not stored as required by the Food Code
Comply by : Sep 09, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed several boxes of mayonnaise packets and ranch dressing on floor behind steamtable.
6-201.13
Floor to wall junctures not covered; Water-flushed floors not provided with drains & graded to drain
Comply by : Sep 09, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed floor to wall juncture is coming loose from the wall across from the door enter the kitchen and between the 2 door McCall cooler and white refrigerator.
6-301.12
Hand Drying Provision - Each handwashing lavatory or group of adjacent lavatories is not provided with Individual, disposable towels; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; or a heated-air hand drying device.
Comply by : Sep 09, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: No paper towels at either handsink in kitchen.
4-204.112
Temperature measuring devices are not located in accordance with the Food Code and/or are not easily readable
Comply by : Sep 09, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: no thermometer in Kenmore refrigerator.
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 14, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Out of Compliance Cook was present during inspection. She does not have a food handlers card. Food Handler Card audit: 0 out of 1 employees =0% No certified manager in the food service area at time of inspection and less than 80% of food handler staff possess a food handler card.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Sep 09, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed chicken batter on rolling cart by fryers on shelving and wheels. Cook states they have been closed since Saturday of last week. Observed two onion ring boxes (empty) on top of the refrigerator in kitchen. Cook states they are from the previous cook and they have been there for 6 months. Food debris observed inside the Kenmore refrigerator and freezer.
4-101.110
Nonscratching utensil not used with nonstick coatings; and/or Nonfood-contact surfaces not made of durable, smooth materials
Comply by : Sep 09, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: 4-101.111 Nonfood-Contact surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed plastic card table in kitchen that is not constructed of smooth materials. Material contains brown buildup.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Sep 09, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed over 7 bags of trash in back kitchen at time of inspection. Cook states that they have not been open since Saturday of last week. Excessive dirty food equipment at three compartment sink and drainboards of dishwasher. Location has been closed since Saturday of last week. Observed paint on the floor in kitchen is chipping. Observed wall by the back exit door in the kitchen is in disrepair.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs; and/or Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded
Comply by : Sep 09, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: .
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Microwave interior, Jenn-Air is contains rust. Deep freezer lid and rubber door gaskets in kitchen contain rust
6-101.11
Materials for floors/walls/ceilings not smooth, durable, & easily cleanable under normal use
Comply by : Sep 09, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Ceiling tile in restrooms are not made from a non absorbent material.
5-501.17
Receptacle in women's toilet room not covered
Comply by : Sep 09, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: No covered trash can in employee restroom.
2-301.15
Where to Wash - Food Employees did not clean their hands in a handwashing lavatory or approved automatic handwashing facility.
Comply by : Sep 09, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Thru discussion, cook states she doesn't use the handwashing sinks, she washes her hands in the three compartment sink.
2-101.11
The Permit Holder shall require Food Employees and Conditional Employees to report to the Person In Charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through Food.
CRITICALComply by : Jun 14, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: No written policy on report to owners regarding Big 5 foodborne illnesses or symptoms that are easily transmissible by food.
4-302.12
Food thermometers are not provided and/or are not accessible; Appropriate thermometer for measuring thin foods are not provided
Comply by : Sep 09, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: No metal stemmed thermometer that reads from 0-220 degrees F.