Danny's Big Easy - Inspection Report
Address:1601 E. 18th St Kansas City MO 64108
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 984-9169

Inspection details
Inspection Date09 December, 2015
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations16
Non-critical Violations12

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
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 08, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no soap at ware washing area or bar hand sinks.
7-201.11
Separation, Storage - Poisonous or toxic materials are not stored in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Dec 12, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed kitchen bleach sanitizer stored next to bottled food products on shelf below prep table.
3-304.14
Cloths used for wiping are used for other purposes; Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer; Wet & dry cloths not stored clean
Comply by : Mar 08, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed damp, soiled rags on two door low boy cooler. Observed multiple soiled rags behind chest freezer.
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 : Dec 12, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed multiple foods in kitchen reach in cooler that were not date marked. Foods being dated at time of inspection. Observed multiple foods in walk in cooler that were not date marked. Foods being dated at time of inspection. Observed multiple cooked ribs in walk in freezer that were not date marked. Observed chicken legs, mac and cheese and green beans in two door low boy cooler that were not date marked.
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 08, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed bar hand sink being used as a dump sink. Observed discarded ice in ware washing area hand sink.
2-401.11
Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco - An employee was seen eating, drinking, or using a form of tobacco in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; unwrapped single-service and single-use articles; or other items needing protection could result.
CRITICALComply by : Dec 12, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed an open employee coffee stored on two door low boy cooler. Coffee discarded by employee. Observed an open employee beverage stored on top shelf of food pick up window. Observed an employee beverage stored on dry foods shelf, in ware washing area.
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 : Mar 08, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no paper towels at ware washing area or bar hand sinks.
3-302.11
Separation, Packaging & Segregation - Food was not protected from cross contamination according to the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Dec 12, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed raw chicken and raw ground beef stored above cooked crawfish and imitation crab meat in three door low boy cooler. Foods restored by employee. Observed packages of raw chicken stored on top of raw ground beef in three door low boy cooler. Foods restored by employee. Observed a bin of raw chicken juice stored next to cooked corn muffins on two door low boy cooler. Observed basement floor with standing sewage water throughout, and foods in close proximity to sewage.
3-501.18
RTE PHF, Disposition - Ready-to-Eat, Potentially Hazardous Food was not discarded in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Dec 12, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed creole and jambalaya in kitchen reach in cooler with the prep dates of 11/28. Observed a container of gumbo in walk in cooler with the prep date of 11/21.
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 12, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed multiple fruit flies around potato slicer. Observed several live roaches on wall behind chest freezer. Observed several live baby, juvenile and adult roaches on wall and floor grout below ware washing hand sink. Observed multiple adult, baby and juvenile roaches on wall and floor below three vat sink. Observed multiple roaches on wall and floor below ware washing machine. Observed multiple dead roaches on basement floor, along walls, below storage areas.
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 a container of cooked sweet potatoes and a container of greens on two door low boy cooler with temperatures exceeding 41F. Foods discarded by employee. Observed raw fish and raw chicken on dredge table with temperatures exceeding 41F. Foods discarded by employee. Observed tomatoes, cucumbers and cantaloupe at salad bar under no type of temperature control and not maintaining temperatures of 41F or lower. Foods placed in ice baths at time of inspection.
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair *
CRITICALComply by : Dec 12, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a consistent leak from three vat sink plumbing, below middle basin.
7-206.12
Rodent Bait Stations - Rodent bait is not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station.
CRITICALComply by : Dec 12, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a spring loaded rat trap on basement floor at base of steps. Observed a spring loaded rat trap on basement floor below wood table. Observed a spring loaded rat trap on basement floor, behind chemicals shelf. Observed a spring loaded rat trap on basement floor, to left of walk in freezer.
4-702.11
Before Use After Cleaning - Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are not sanitized before use after cleaning.
CRITICALComply by : Dec 12, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no sanitizer prepared in kitchen at time of inspection. Bleach sanitizer made at time of inspection.
4-302.14
A test kit for measuring sanitizer concentration not provided
Comply by : Mar 08, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no chlorine test strips to monitor sanitizer.
4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Comply by : Mar 08, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed grease residue build up on lower interior of far left and middle fryers.
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 : Mar 08, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed debris build up on kitchen hand sink faucets.
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 12, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employees on several occasions change tasks and gloves without washing hands.
8-304.11
At time of inspection by authorized REGULATORY AUTHORITY inspectors: (1) A certified food service operations manager must be present in the food service area and on duty at all times of business operation, and must present a FOOD MANAGER PERMIT or card to the authorized REGULATORY AUTHORITY inspector at the time of inspection, or; (2) For food service operations where no manager is certified, eighty percent (80%) of required food handler staff shall obtain a (3) three years FOOD HANLDER CARD from the City of Kansas City, Missouri Health Department either upon completion of a FOOD HANDLER'S course through the Health Department or upon the Health Department's approval of a comparable FOOD HANDLER PERMIT or card from another provider.
CRITICALComply by : Dec 12, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: 1/2=50% Establishment is NOT in compliance. District 9
7-204.11
Sanitizers, Criteria - Chemical sanitizers and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces did not meet the requirements of the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Dec 12, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed kitchen bleach sanitizer was prepared above 200ppm on two separate occasions.
2-102.11
Demonstration - The person in charge could not demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point principles, and the requirements of the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Dec 12, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Establishment not operating in accordance to the KCMO Food Code, to help prevent food borne illnesses. Employee unable to demonstrate minimal hot holding temperatures.
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 12, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed excessive residue build up on blade of table mounted can opener. Observed debris and residue build up on right food slicer. Observed excessive build up on potato slicer.
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Comply by : Mar 08, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed ice scoop stored directly on top of ice machine, without a clean protective barrier. Observed scoop stored with handle in cornmeal, in cornmeal bin.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Mar 08, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed debris and residue build up on wall and floor behind chest freezer. Observed grease and debris build up on floor below and behind cooking equipment. Observed residue build up on wall below ware washing machine, three vat sink and drain boards. Observed debris and residue build up on floor below ware washing machine, three vat sink and drain boards. Observed excessive standing sewage throughout basement floor. Observed food spillage on walk in cooler floor, below food shelves. Observed raw sewage tracks on walk in cooler floor.
3-501.16
Hot Holding - Potentially hazardous hot food was not maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed rice and creole in kitchen steam table not maintaining temperatures of 135F or higher. Foods removed for reheating by employee.
6-201.11
Floors/walls/ceilings not smooth & easily cleanable; and/or Utility lines unnecessarily exposed
Comply by : Mar 08, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a missing ceiling tile above kitchen steam table. Observed a missing ceiling tile above microwave. Observed missing ceiling tiles in front of ventilation hood system.
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 08, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed charred food debris build up on bottom interiors of dual stacked ovens.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Mar 08, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed residue build up on interior sides and back wall of kitchen reach in cooler.