Lulu's Thai Noodle Shop & Satay Bar - Inspection Report
Address:2030 Central Kansas City MO 64108
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 474-8424

Inspection details
Inspection Date22 September, 2015
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations13
Non-critical Violations4

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference		Violation & Comments
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair *
CRITICALComply by : Sep 25, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed water leaking into a bus tub below cook line wok grill. Observed a leak from bar soda gun/ice well hosing.
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 a bin of raw chicken kabobs and a bin of raw beef kabobs stored above a tub of uncovered cooked chicken wings and bottled sauces in sautee make cooler. Foods properly restored by employee.
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Comply by : Dec 21, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed tongs hanging on oven door handle.
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 : Sep 25, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed several employees changing tasks and gloves during inspection without first washing hands. Observed an employee handle sanitizer and sanitizer rag and then proceed to food service without washing hands.
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.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed beverages stored on ledge at server station, above food packaging, chop sticks and sauces. Observed employee beverages stored on equipment/dry foods shelf at cook station. All beverages removed at time of inspection.
7-202.11
Restriction - Poisonous or toxic materials that are not required for the operation and maintenance of a food establishment, such as for the cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and utensils and the control of insects and rodents, are allowed in the food establishment.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a spray can of ACE fly insecticide stored on floor below bar hand sink. Removed by owner.
4-601.11
Food Contact Clean to Sight and Touch - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils was not clean to sight and touch.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a cleaver with debris build up on blade, stored on soiled magnetic wall hold. Cleaver cleaned at time of inspection. Observed magnetic knife hold with excessive debris and residue build up. Cleaned at time of inspection.
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 : Sep 25, 2015
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 handle cooked rice and cabbage and place onto plates for service with bare hands.
3-202.15
Package Integrity - Food packages were not in good condition and did not appear to protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a dent on top seam of canned bamboo chute stored on dry foods shelf. Removed by owner.
7-207.11
Restriction & Storage 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.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a tub of medications and rubbing alcohol stored above food packaging and containers. Tub of medication removed.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Dec 21, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed standing liquid and residue build up on bottom interior of bar beer keg cooler. Observed right exterior side of oven with debris build up. Observed milk crate and equipment below broiler with dust and debris build up. Observed debris, liquid and residue build up in server station low boy cooler.
2-301.12
Cleaning Procedure - Food employees did not use the proper cleaning procedure to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms.
CRITICALComply by : Sep 25, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed an employee wash hands at cook line sink, turn faucets off with bare hands, fling water from hands and then dry hands on soiled linen. Inspector discussed with employee and employee properly washed and dried hands.
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 : Dec 21, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed an employee dump ice into ware washing area hand sink.
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 sanitizer bucket stored next to food packaging at expo window. Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to food products at bar. Sanitizers restored by employee.
4-101.11
Utensils/food-contact surfaces not made of safe, durable, smooth materials*
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a chipping spatula above three vat sink. Observed a chipping spatula on equipment storage shelving unit at produce prep station. Observed food slicer blade that is chipping throughout. Spatulas and food slicer all removed at time of inspection.
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.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed several packages of cooked chicken wings and breasts in walk in cooler that were not date marked. Foods dated 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 : Dec 21, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed debris and residue build up in server station lower cabinets, below soda fountain machine. Observed standing liquid and residue build up in lower cabinet door tracks, below server station tea urns. Observed old residue build up on floor below Chinese To Go food containers shelf, across from expo window. Observed debris build up on walk in cooler shelves. Observed debris build up in dirty wares cubby space at server station, next to entrance door. Observed ice build up on floor, walls and ceiling in walk in freezer.