The Art of Pizza - Inspection Report
Address:1801 Baltimore Kansas City MO 64108
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 914-6788

Inspection details
Inspection Date07 October, 2015
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations17
Non-critical Violations4

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
3-101.11
Safe, Unadulterated, & Honestly Presented - Food was not seen to be safe, unadulterated, and/or honestly presented.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed molded strawberries in make cooler. Discarded at time of inspection.
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 : Oct 10, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employee drinking from a cup at front service bar. Observed an open employee beverage stored above right drain board of three vat sink.
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair *
CRITICALComply by : Oct 10, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no hot water at hand sink due to main hot water valve was turned off because hand sink faucet leaks when main hot water valve is left on.
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 dented can of pizza sauce to left of pizza oven. Discarded at time of inspection.
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 : Oct 10, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: 0/3=0% Establishment is NOT in compliance. District 9
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 raw eggs stored on top of gyro meat and above sauces in back kitchen reach in cooler. Eggs restored by owner. Observed open, uncovered packages of meat and cheese in back kitchen reach in cooler. Foods covered at time of inspection.
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 : Oct 10, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed owner have hands in three vat sink water and handle sink stoppers, make bleach sanitizer and then proceed to food service without washing hands. Observed employees on several occasions switch food preparation tasks without washing hands.
4-602.11
Eq. & Food-Contact-Cleaning Frequency - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned according to the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Oct 10, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed excessive debris and residue build up on mixing machine in back kitchen. Observed excessive grease build up on fryer baskets.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Jan 05, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed residue build up on wall and conduits around hand sink. Observed residue build up on floor below hand sink. Observed excessive debris build on floor behind pizza oven. Observed residue build up on wall below three vat sink. Observed excessive residue build up on wall and floor around mop sink and grease trap. Observed residue build up on wall all around spices shelf in back kitchen. Observed excessive debris and residue build up on floor below meat slicer/spices table. Observed residue build up on wall behind and right of back kitchen oven. Observed excessive trash, debris and bottle caps on floor below, left and right of beer Coke cooler.
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 : Oct 10, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed residue build up on blade and various areas of food slicer in back kitchen. Observed baking pots and pans on storage shelf in back kitchen with debris, grease and residue build up. Observed old food debris build up on pizza oven paddle, stored below pizza prep table.
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 : Oct 10, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed cooked sausages in make cooler that were not date marked. Observed three containers of food in back reach in cooler, on top right shelf that were not date marked.
6-304.11
Mechanical ventilation not of adequate capacity to remove steam/heat/vapors/odors/smoke/fume
Comply by : Jan 05, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no ventilation for table top fryer.
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 : Oct 10, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Establishment is not operating in accordance to the KCMO Food Code to help prevent food borne illnesses.
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 : Oct 10, 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 owner on a couple of occasions handle cooked pizza with bare hands.
4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Comply by : Jan 05, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed excessive grease residue build up throughout fryer.
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 shredded mozzarella stored on a bed of ice in front kitchen and cheese was not maintaining temperatures of 41F or lower. Per owner, cheese was out for maybe an hour. Cheese placed in cooler by owner.
7-201.11
Separation, Storage - Poisonous or toxic materials are not stored in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Oct 10, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a butane lighter stored on shelf with spices in back kitchen.
3-304.11
Food Contact with Equipment & Utensils - Food was allowed to contact surfaces of equipment and utensils that are not cleaned as specified according to the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed croutons stored in a debris and residue encrusted container on top of microwave. Croutons discarded at time of inspection.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Jan 05, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed debris build up on interior of sauces cooler, above make table/cooler. Observed debris and standing liquid on bottom interior of make cooler. Observed excessive debris build up on cornmeal and flour bins. Observed excessive debris build up on interior of tub storing canned sauces. Observed excessive residue build up on pizza oven door handles. Observed excessive, thick, black build up on mop sink mop squeeze. Observed thick standing waste in mop bucket. Observed residue build up on left exterior of ice machine. Observed residue build up on cornstarch containers above spices shelf in back kitchen. Observed shelf above spices shelf with debris build up. Observed debris and residue build up on pots and pans shelf in back kitchen. Observed old residue build up on stove in back kitchen.
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 : Oct 10, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employee rinse one hand at hand sink for a second, turn off valves and then retrieved paper towels on a few occasions without using soap, washing both hands for a minimum of 20 seconds and turning off sink valves with paper towels. Observed employees washing their hands at hand sink and then turn off valves with bare hands, re-exposing their hands. Observed employee washing hands with only cold water.
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 prepared at time of inspection. Bleach sanitizer made to proper concentration by owner.