Garden Cafe at the Plaza - Inspection Report
Address:11828 NW Plaza Cir Kansas City MO 64153
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(916) 365-5663

Inspection details
Inspection Date04 December, 2014
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations10
Non-critical Violations9

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
4-101.11
Utensils/food-contact surfaces not made of safe, durable, smooth materials*
CRITICALComply by : Dec 07, 2014
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed broken spatulas in utensil container across from reach-in freezer. Manager discarded.
7-102.11
Common Name, Working Containers - Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies are not clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed unlabeled chemical bottle underneath hand washing sink in front area. Employee labeled bottle. Observed unlabeled chemical bottle hanging on hand washing sink in kitchen area. Manager labeled on site.
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 07, 2014
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed live gnats in kitchen area and around 2 compartment sink.
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 at beginning of inspection. Manager made quat sanitizer with a concentration of 150-400 ppm.
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 : Dec 07, 2014
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Chlorinated dish machine had a concentration less than 50 ppm at beginning of inspection. Maintenance man primed dish machine and had a concentration of 50-100 ppm by end of inspection
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair *
CRITICALComply by : Dec 07, 2014
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed slow drain next to ice machine.
7-201.11
Separation, Storage - Poisonous or toxic materials are not stored in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed chemical bottles hanging on hand washing sink in kitchen area. Bottles were moved to correct location. Observed chemical bottles stored next to canned foods on shelf below hand washing sink. Employee moved canned foods to appropriate location.
4-903.11
Equipment/utensils/linens not stored as specified in the Food Code
Comply by : Mar 04, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed mechanical items being stored in same container as clean utensils in kitchen area.
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 : Dec 07, 2014
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed sticky residue on knives being stored in knife holder on make table. Knives were taken to dish area. Observed dried food debris on utensils being stored in utensil container across from reach-in freezer. Manager took utensils to dish area. Observed dead gnats in containers in back storage area. Observed dried milk on steamer wands on espresso machine. Observed build-up underneath coffee dispenser in server area.
4-204.112
Temperature measuring devices are not located in accordance with the Food Code and/or are not easily readable
Comply by : Mar 04, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed thermometer missing in front undercounter cooler.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Mar 04, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed spillage on shelving in undercounter cooler. Observed sticky residue on oven handle. Observed spillage on lids in make table. Observed black build-up on outside containers of dressing in walk-in cooler. Dressings were discarded. Observed spillage on bottom shelf of make table cooler. Observed spillage on bottom shelf of reach-in cooler. Observed spillage on bottles in make table coolers and on shelf above make table cooler. Observed spillage on server counter top.
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 : Mar 04, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed syrup boxes and chemicals blocking bar hand washing sink.
4-602.12
Cooking & Baking Equipment - The food-contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment are not cleaned at least every 24 hours and/or the cavities and door seals of microwave ovens are not cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure.
Comply by : Mar 04, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed build-up in fryer baskets on kitchen line.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Mar 04, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed spillage on wall behind oven. Observed spillage on floor underneath oven. Manager was working on cleaning at time of inspection. Observed FRP comping away from wall by make table. Observed mold on wall in walk-in cooler. Observed wall paper peeling away in employee room. Observed wall paper peeling away in front service area; behind fruit service area. Observed black build-up on wall behind dish machine.
3-501.18
RTE PHF, Disposition - Ready-to-Eat, Potentially Hazardous Food was not discarded in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed dressings in walk-in cooler with date markings past due (i.e. 5/9/14, 8/12/12, 8/26/13). All dressings were discarded.
4-803.11
Soiled linens not properly stored; and/or Linens not mechanically washed as specified in the food code
Comply by : Mar 04, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed dirty rag being stored on clean utensils. Employee removed rag.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs; and/or Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded
Comply by : Mar 04, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed oven door in disrepair. Observed hose missing from soda gun holster. Observed faucet fixture on 3 compartment sink in bar doesn't extend far enough to reach all 3 basins of hand washing 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 : Dec 07, 2014
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Establishment did not have current copy of employee health and reporting agreement. Inspector left copies of both.
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 : Mar 04, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no soap at hand washing sink in bar area.