The Drunken Fish - Inspection Report
Address:14 E 14th St Kansas City MO 64106
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 474-7177

Inspection details
Inspection Date17 December, 2014
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations8
Non-critical Violations7

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 : Mar 17, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed in use wet wiping towels stored on cutting boards and prep tables through out the kitchen.
4-501.14
Warewashing equipment not cleaned before use & every 24 hours; Warewashing machine not operated per data plate
Comply by : Mar 17, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed excessive dirt build up on the top and side surfaces of dishwashing machine.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Mar 17, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed black build up on wall behind dishwashing machine.
3-501.19
Time as a Public Health Control - Potentially hazardous food before cooking, or for ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food that is displayed or held for service for immediate consumption was not marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no time marking for cooked rice on time log sheet. Time sheet was updated and rice cooked passed the four hour window was discarded.
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 crab mix and sliced cucumbers stored in ice bath with internal temperature above 41F 'see temp log' at sushi bar. Corrected on site.
6-301.14
Handwashing Signage - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees and/or is not clearly visible to food employees.
Comply by : Mar 17, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Provide handwashing signage at all handsinks and handwashing lavatories used by food employees and that are clearly visible to food employees.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink in the back area by clean dishes shelves.
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 a couple of food items cooling down in walk in cooler while completely covered. Corrected on site by manager.
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 : Dec 20, 2014
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed numerous fruit flies around front bar. Discussed.
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 in use utensils stored in a container with standing water in the bottom part of contianer at cook line. Corrected on site.
4-602.11
Eq. & Food-Contact-Cleaning Frequency - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned according to the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed mold build up on soda gun at the bar area. Observed mold build up on the inside lid of ice making machine. Corrected on site.
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 fish stored next to raw chicken in the make table cooler. Observed raw chicken stored next to raw steak in make table. Corrected on site.
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 several open drinks on make tables in the front and back area. Corrected on site by employee.
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 : Mar 17, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed paper towels dispenser at the front sushi bar to be in disrepair.
3-305.11
Food is not stored as required by the Food Code
Comply by : Mar 17, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
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 set up available at the sushi bar. Corrected on site.