Vietnam Cafe - Inspection Report
Address:522 Campbell St Kansas City MO 64106
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 472-4888

Inspection details
Inspection Date04 August, 2015
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations7
Non-critical Violations10

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
3-307.11
Food not protected from contamination by another source
Comply by : Nov 02, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed in-use meat cutting board and uncovered sliced whole muscle meat stored directly beside basement handwashing sink. Hand sink splash guard required to protect prepared meat and meat cutting/slicing equipment. Observed several uncovered food items stored basement dry storage area. All items sealed by Permit Holder at time of inspection. Corrected on Site.
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
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed wet wiping cloth stored on food contact surface of meat cutting board in basement. Observed wet wiping cloths stored below several cutting boards in three compartment sink area. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths on prep and service counters in kitchen area. All wet wiping cloths removed by Permit Holder.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs; and/or Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded
Comply by : Nov 02, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed ambient temperarture of both basement and cookline True reach-in coolers above required cold holding temperature of 41 degree or below (see temp log). Thermostat adjusted by Permit holder for cookline True reach-in cooler to maintain proper cold holding temperature (see temp log). All potentially hazardous foods removed or discarded from basement True reach-in cooler by Permit Holder. Signage posted on cooler stating no potentially hazardous foods are to be stored in basement True reach-in cooler. Observed gasket of True reach-in cooler in disrepair along left sliding door.
2-101.11
Assignment - The permit holder or designated person in charge was not present at the food establishment during all hours of operation.
CRITICALComply by : Aug 07, 2015
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: Neither Permit holder or Person in Charge present upon start of inspection. When away from food establishment, Permit holder must select Person in Charge to oversee duties carried out at facility. Permit holder was called by Employee to come to establishment at time of inspection.
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
Comply by : Nov 02, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed birds flying within screened/enclosed side storage area.
4-204.112
Temperature measuring devices are not located in accordance with the Food Code and/or are not easily readable
Comply by : Nov 02, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no thermometer in basement True reach-in cooler.
6-202.13
Insect control devices do not retain insect within device and/or are not properly installed
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed hanging sticky fly traps in basement area above in use meat slicer, meat cutting board, and prep table. Hanging sticky fly traps removed by Employee.
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.
CRITICALComply by : Aug 07, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed Employee grab uncovered Employee beverage and begin to drink beverage above in-use meat cutting board and prep table.
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 : Aug 07, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no written Employee Health policy at time of inspection. Template of KCMO Health Department Employee Health policy provided to Permit Holder. Establishment must have all food service workers sign Employee Health agreement.
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 single service plates stored in enclosed outdoor side storage area where birds fly within enclosure. Removed by Permit Holder.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Nov 02, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed heavy dust on fanguard of cookline True 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 three ice wands stored directly on shelf of two door reach-in Saturn freezer. Ice wands removed for cleaning. Permit Holder instructed to wrap ice wands or place them in clean containers when storing in freezer. Observed heavy buildup of dried food debris and thick residue on interior shielded area of table top mixer. Cleaned by Employee.
4-101.11
Utensils/food-contact surfaces not made of safe, durable, smooth materials*
CRITICALComply by : Aug 07, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed numerous items of frozen chicken and beef stored in grocery bags in seperate chicken and beef deep freezers.
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 pre-portioned cooked ham in basement True reach-in cooler and several containers of raw shrimp dat marked for Monday in cookline True reach-in cooler above required cold holding temperature of 41 degrees or below (see temp log). Items discarded by Permit Holder.
7-209.11
Storage-Personal Care Items - Employees did not store their personal care items in facilities as specified in the Food Code.
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed body lotion stored in unmarked clear plastic container on dry storage shelf near basement meat prep table. Discarded by Permit Holder.
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 several containers of rice noodles stored in cookline True Reach-in cooler without date mark sticker. Date marks provided for all rice noodle containers. Observed no date mark on numerous pre-portioned ham containers in basement True Reach-in cooler. Date marks provided for pre-portioned ham containers not discarded by Permit Holder.
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed cups stored in bag of MSG and sweet and sour sauce container in True reach-in. Observed handle of scoop stored in direct contact with rice in rice container. Cups removed by Permit holder. Scoop repositioned "handle up" in rice container by Permit Holder. Observed rice scooping utensils stored in container beside rice warmer. Instructed Permit Holder of permissable in-use storage methods. Utensils placed in hot water (above 135 degrees F) by Permit Holder.