Aruba Mediterranean Grill and Sweets - Inspection Report
Address:	9520 James A Reed Kansas City MO 64138
Establishment Type:	Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:	(816) 888-9881
Inspection details
Inspection Date	15 March, 2023
Inspection Type	Routine
Critical Violations	12
Non-critical Violations	5

Violation Details
Regulation Code Reference	Violation & Comments
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 CRITICAL Corrected On Site RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed handwashing sink in food prep area to have a ladle in the basin. Person in charge removed ladle at time of inspection.
6-301.11	Handwashing Cleanser, Availability - Each handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent sinks is not provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. CRITICAL Corrected On Site RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no hand soap at hand sink in ware washing area. Person in charge provided hand soap at time of inspection.
6-301.14	Handwashing Signage - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing sinks and/or is not clearly visible to all food employees and other users. CRITICAL Corrected On Site RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and that are clearly visible to food employees. OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no handwashing signage at ware washing area hand sink. Inspector provided handwashing signage that was posted by the person in charge at the time of inspection.
7-207.11	Restriction & Storage for Medicines - Medicines that are not necessary for the health of Employees were allowed in a food establishment or were not labeled and located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. CRITICAL Corrected On Site RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed bottle of Advil stored next to condiments on left side of microwave. Person in charge removed Advil at time of inspection.
3-501.13	TCS food not thawed in accordance with the Food Code Corrected On Site RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed fish filets thawing in a large bowl of water on the spice table. Person in charge placed bowl of fish filets in cooler at time of inspection.
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. CRITICAL Corrected On Site RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no date marking on a container of hummus and a container babaganoush in the low boy cooler. Person in charge added date marks to both containers at time of inspection.
4-702.11	Before Use After Cleaning - Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are not sanitized before use after cleaning. CRITICAL Corrected On Site RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no sanitizer prepped in kitchen area. Person in charge made a batch of chlorine sanitizer that tested between 50-100ppm at time of inspection.
3-302.11	Separation, Packaging & Segregation - Food was not protected from cross contamination according to the Food Code. CRITICAL Corrected On Site RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed ground beef kababs to be stored above fries, nan bread, and tortillas in 3 door freezer. Person in charge moved kebabs below ready to eat foods at time of inspection. Observed box of shelled eggs stored above tomatoes in the 2 door cooler person in charge moved eggs below tomatos at time of inspection.
8-304.11	Upon acceptance of the permit issued by the regulatory authority, the permit holder in order to retain the permit shall: Post the permit in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to Consumers; Mount permanent business name to the outside of the establishment in a conspicuous location Comply by : Jun 13, 2023 RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Post the permit in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to Consumers OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed establishment to have to not have their permit posted.
4-302.14	A test kit for measuring sanitizer concentration not provided CRITICAL Comply by : Mar 18, 2023 RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no chlorine sanitizer test kit in establishment.
3-501.16	Cold Holding - Time/temperature control for safety cold food was not maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code. CRITICAL Corrected On Site RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed the following condiments bottles stored on condiments shelf to not be refrigerated (see temp log) after opening for more than 24hr: Heinz BBQ Sauce, Kurtz Whipped Dressing, Panda Express Orange Sauce, Ziyad Butter Gee. Person in charge discarded all previously mentioned condiments at time of inspection.
7-201.11	Separation, Storage - Poisonous or toxic materials are not stored in accordance with the Food Code. CRITICAL Corrected On Site RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed 3 containers of Neutral Floor Cleaner to be stored above cans of pickles and single service to-go containers. Person in charge moved floor cleaner below food and single service items at time of inspection.
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean Comply by : Jun 13, 2023 RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed build up in and around hand sink in kitchen area. Observed grease build up on ceiling grate in kitchen area.
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. CRITICAL Corrected On Site RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed build up in top microwave on prep table. Person in charge cleaned microwave at time of inspection.
4-602.13	Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue Comply by : Jun 13, 2023 RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed build up on the front of kitchen low boy.
4-903.11	Single-service/use items not stored as specified in the Food Code Corrected On Site RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed two bags of single service to-go containers to be stored on the floor in back storage room. Person in charge removed single service containers from floor at time of inspection.
5-205.15	Plumbing system not maintained in good repair CRITICAL Comply by : Mar 18, 2023 RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed drip leak from under right basin of 3 compartment sink.