Matchbox Bar & Grill - Inspection Report
Address:2934 Southwest Blvd. Kansas City MO 64108
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 359-7161

Inspection details
Inspection Date29 September, 2015
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations8
Non-critical Violations7

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Dec 28, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed residue build up on floor behind standing freezer. Observed grease residue build up on floor below and around fryers.
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 several foods in refrigerator that were not maintaining temperatures of 41F or lower. All foods observed out of temperature discarded. Observed several foods thawing in standing freezer that were above temperatures of 41F. Foods observed out of temperature 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.
CRITICALComply by : Oct 02, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed two containers of cooked chicken wings in refrigerator that were not date marked.
3-501.11
Frozen food not maintaned frozen
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed standing freezer not keeping foods frozen. Foods observed out of temperature discarded and foods still frozen or at 41F or lower moved to other coolers.
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 ground beef stored next to lettuce in refrigerator. Beef properly restored by manager. Observed raw chicken stored next to cheese and tortillas, and stored above raw pork fillets, raw fish and raw ground beef. Observed raw ground beef stored directly next to raw fish and raw pork fillets. All foods properly restored by manager.
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 : Dec 28, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a large gap below side bar Exit door, potentially allowing pests to enter establishment.
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Comply by : Dec 28, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed three pair of tongs stored on oven door handle.
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 : Oct 02, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed residue and debris build up on meat slicer blade and surrounding areas.
6-201.13
Floor to wall junctures not covered; Water-flushed floors not provided with drains & graded to drain
Comply by : Dec 28, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no floor to wall baseboards in water heater closet.
4-602.11
Eq. & Food-Contact-Cleaning Frequency - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned according to the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Oct 02, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed thick debris build up on fryer baskets. Observed excessive mold build up on catch plate, walls and ice chute of ice machine. Ice being discarded for machine cleaning at time of inspection.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Dec 28, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed food debris build up on interior of freezer of refrigerator. Observed residue build up on bar reach in cooler sliding door tracks. Cleaned at time of inspection.
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair *
CRITICALComply by : Oct 02, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed mop sink and left basin of three vat sink with standing water and will not drain.
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 jalapeno peppers in refrigerator with excessive mold build up. Peppers discarded by manager. Observed gravy in refrigerator with mold build up. Gravy discarded by manager.
3-301.11
Food employees may not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Food employees shall minimize bare hand and arm contact with exposed food that is not in a ready-to-eat form.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed bartender cutting and handling limes for drinks with bare hands. Discussed with employee and she washed hands and put on gloves.
4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Comply by : Dec 28, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed grease residue build up on ventilation hood filters.