Whole Foods Market - deli - Inspection Report
Address:301 E 51st St Kansas City MO 64112
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(303) 440-5220

Inspection details
Inspection Date03 May, 2018
Inspection TypePre-Operational
Critical Violations9
Non-critical Violations20

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
4-302.12
Food thermometers are not provided and/or are not accessible; Appropriate thermometer for measuring thin foods are not provided
Comply by : Aug 01, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Thermometers not provided throughout all cold holding units.
6-301.11
Handwashing Cleanser, Availability - Each handwashing lavatory or group of 2 adjacent lavatories is not provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
Comply by : Aug 01, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Soap not provided throughout.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs; and/or Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded
Comply by : Aug 01, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Temperature holding equipment throughout not functional.
4-903.11
Equipment/utensils/linens not stored as specified in the Food Code
Comply by : Aug 01, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Equipment/utensils/linens storage under unshielded waste water lines throughout.
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 : Aug 01, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Hand sinks throughout not kept clean, and being utilized for purposes other than handwashing.
4-301.14
Ventilation hood not adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up
Comply by : Aug 01, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Ventilation not functional throughout.
3-302.12
Food storage containers are not identified with common name of food
Comply by : Aug 01, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Bulk containers for self-service without labeling.
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 : May 06, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Indirect connection at 3-compartment sink design resulting in significat waste water splash/splatter during three-compartment sink test.
4-202.11
Food-contact surfaces not smooth & easily accessible for cleaning *; CIP equipment not easily cleanable
CRITICALComply by : May 06, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
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 : Aug 01, 2018
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: Signage not provided throughout.
5-103.11
Water source not of sufficient capacity to meet demands;* and/or Pressure not adequate to meet facility demands
CRITICALComply by : May 06, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Hot water recirculation not provided not adequate to meet peak demands of the facility. Water pressure at 3-compartment sinks not adequate to meet facility demands.
6-101.11
Materials for floors/walls/ceilings not smooth, durable, & easily cleanable under normal use
Comply by : Aug 01, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Plywood at mop sink walls dies not meet material requirements for durability. Absorbent perforated acoustic ceiling tiles above food service areas.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Aug 01, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: All non-food contact surfaces throughout the establishment with excess build-up, debris.
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 : Aug 01, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Openings to exterior not protected throughout.
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair *
CRITICALComply by : May 06, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Water leaking mezzanine restroom from ceiling into a catch bucket on the floor. Water leaking at waste water line of meat department hand sink.
6-501.113
Maintenance tools not properly stored; and/or Premises not free of unnecessary items/litter
Comply by : Aug 01, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Establishment is currently a construction zone.
3-305.11
Food is not stored as required by the Food Code
Comply by : Aug 01, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: (F) Under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips;
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Exposed sanitary and storm sewer lines throughout.
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 : May 06, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: All food contact surfaces throughout the entire establishment not clean to sight and touch.
3-501.16
Hot Holding - Potentially hazardous hot food was not maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : May 06, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: All hot holding units not functioning.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Aug 01, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Build-up, debris, throughout entirety of the establishment.
4-302.14
A test kit for measuring sanitizer concentration not provided
Comply by : Aug 01, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Sanitizer test kits not provided.
5-205.12
Cross connection between drinking & non-drinking water *; and/or Water treatment device not inspected & serviced
CRITICALComply by : May 06, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: (B) The piping of a nondrinking water system shall be durably identified so that it is readily distinguishable from piping that carries drinking water.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Exposed piping not durably identified throughout the establishment.
3-501.16
Cold Holding - Potentially hazardous cold food was not maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : May 06, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: All cold holding units not functioning.
6-201.11
Floors/walls/ceilings not smooth & easily cleanable; and/or Utility lines unnecessarily exposed
Comply by : Aug 01, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Ceiling not smooth, easily cleanable at seafood, back hallway at walk-ins, and juice bar. Conduits, utility lines unnecessarily exposed throughout.
4-501.14
Warewashing equipment not cleaned before use & every 24 hours; Warewashing machine not operated per data plate
Comply by : Aug 01, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Warewash equipment throughout with build-up, debris.
6-303.11
Lighting intensity not adequate in food prep, storage & service areas
Comply by : Aug 01, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Lighting not functional throughout vent hoods.
7-201.11
Separation, Storage - Poisonous or toxic materials are not stored in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : May 06, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Toxic materials stored improperly throughout the establishment.
6-201.13
Floor to wall junctures not covered; Water-flushed floors not provided with drains & graded to drain
Comply by : Aug 01, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Coving absent throughout.
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 : Aug 01, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Paper towels not provided throughout.