The Blue Line - Inspection Report
Address:529 Walnut St Kansas City MO 64106
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 472-7825

Inspection details
Inspection Date01 December, 2022
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations7
Non-critical Violations9

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
6-303.11
Lighting intensity not adequate in food prep, storage & service areas
Comply by : Mar 01, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed middle light out above the stove and fryer
3-501.17
RTE TCS, Date Marking - Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety 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 food items without a date mark to clearly indicate discard date in the low boy cooler: Mashed potatoes. Person in charge discarded at the time of inspection
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs
Comply by : Mar 01, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed leak inside of 2 door low boy cooler
4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Comply by : Mar 01, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed grease build up on vent hood
4-602.11
Equipment & Food-Contact Cleaning Frequency - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned according to the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Dec 04, 2022
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed build up on the catch plate of the ice machine
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Comply by : Mar 01, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed ice scoops stored on storage rack
6-501.111
Effective pest control measures not in place
CRITICALComply by : Dec 04, 2022
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed rodent droppings in the basement behind the deep freezers, behind the boilers, along walls in the liquor cellar and along walls throughout the basement.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Mar 01, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed dust build up on vent hood Observed build up on the floors, walls and ceiling of the beer cooler
3-501.18
RTE TCS, Disposition - Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food was not discarded in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Observed food items without a date mark to clearly indicate discard date in the low boy cooler: Mashed potatoes
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed food items held past the expiration date in the low boy cooler: Chilli 11/30/22, cheddar cheese 11/20/22, American cheese 11/30/22, gouda 11/30/22, pepper jack 11/30/22, chicken tacos 11/30/22, beef tacos 11/30/22, cheese curds 11//21/22, pepper & onions 11/30/22, swiss cheese 11/30/22, potato tacos 11/30/22, sliced onions 11/21/22, turkey meat 11/30/22, boiled eggs 11/30/22, 4 cultured milk 11/22/22. Person in charge discarded at the time of inspection
6-202.14
Toilet rooms not completely enclosed and/or is not provided with a self-closing door
Comply by : Mar 01, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employee restroom door in disrepair
6-501.18
Toilet rooms & fixtures not cleaned as often as necessary
Comply by : Mar 01, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed build up on toilets
2-301.14
When to Wash - Food Employees did not clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms according to Food Code guidelines.
CRITICALComply by : Dec 04, 2022
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employee not washing hands in between tasks
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.
CRITICALComply by : Dec 04, 2022
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 employee handling ready to eat food with bare hands
5-205.11
Using a Handwashing Sink - A handwashing sink 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
CRITICALComply by : Dec 04, 2022
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed trash can and boxes stored in front of hand sink at basement hand sink
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Mar 01, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed build up on the ceiling vents throughout the kitchen upstairs and in basement Observed build up on floors behind the grill and fryer Observed build up and standing water behind the ice machine in the basement Observed build up on floors and walls in the employee restroom
5-501.17
Receptacle in women's toilet room not covered
Comply by : Mar 01, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no covered trash cans in the women's restroom