Metro Thriftway - Inspection Report
Address:1616 E 63rd St Kansas City MO 64110
Establishment Type:Retail Grocery/Market
Phone No.:(816) 363-4292

Inspection details
Inspection Date24 March, 2017
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations8
Non-critical Violations8

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Jun 22, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed numerous water damaged ceiling tiles throughout the entire sales floor like above the Reach-in Freezers. Observed some debris on the floor under the beer racks in the back room by the small Walk-in Freezer. Observed large stains on the wall by the chip and bread racks in the back storage room. Observed large cobb webs on the wall by the back storage room by the chip and bread racks. Observed that the low walls throughout the Dairy Walk-in Cooler are in disrepair. Observed some debris on the floor under the racks in the Dairy Walk-in Cooler. Observed some debris on the floor by the mop sink in the back room. Observed some debris on the floor in the room where the mop sinks are hanging. Observed debris on the floors under numerous racks throughout the entire back storage room. Observed that the low walls by the Large Walk-in freezer are in disrepair. Observed that the low walls by the chemical room by the chemical store room with the cage door is in disrepair. Observed loose and broken floor tiles in the employee break room. Observed that the counter in the employee break area is in disrepair. Observed a strong smell coming from the cabinet under the sink in the employee break area. Observed broken and missing floor tiles throughout the Men's restroom. Observed broken and missing floor tiles throughout the Women's restroom. Observed holes in the wall by the sinks in the Women's restroom. Observed some build up on the wall in between the hand washing sinks in the Women's restroom. Observed some water damaged ceiling tiles in the Women's restroom. Observed some build up on the floor in the juice cooler room by the water pallets in the back storage room. Observed some build up on the walls by the file cabinet and sugar pallet in the back storage room. Observed some chipping paint on condenser above the three compartment sink in the Meat Department room. Observed several areas of peeling ceilings in the Meat Department room. Observed some build up on the floor by the chemical storage under the three compartment sink in the Meat Department. Observed some build up on the floor under the storage racks in the Large Meat Walk-in Cooler. Observed some dust build up on the fan guards on the condensers in the Meat Department Room. Observed excessive ice build up on the floor in the Large Walk-in Freezer. Observed excessive debris build up on the floor behind the trash compactor in the back storage room by the bay doors. Observed large stains on the walls to the left of the trash compactor and other areas throughout the entire back storage room. Observed that the door frame of the Produce Walk-in Cooler is in disrepair.
6-202.15
Openings to outside not protected against entry of pest as specified in the Food Code; and/or Protective barriers not provided for exterior walls/roofs
Comply by : Jun 22, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a gap at the bottom of the door by the Small Walk-in Freezer.
6-201.11
Floors/walls/ceilings not smooth & easily cleanable; and/or Utility lines unnecessarily exposed
Comply by : Jun 22, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed that the floor in front of the three compartment sink in the Produce Prep area is not smooth. Observed several areas in the Meat Department Room is not smooth. Observed that the wall above the three compartment sink in the Produce prep area is not smooth.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Jun 22, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed some spillage and build up on the low shelves on the counter in the employee break area. Observed some build up on the shelves in the Men's restroom. Observed some build up on the counter top in the employee break area.
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: Observe a chemical spray bottle being stored next to cans of soup on the back storage rack in the back storage room. Employee removed the chemical. Observed some laundry detergent being stored next to foods on one of the storage racks in the back storage room. Employee removed the chemical.
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 : Mar 27, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed numerous mice droppings on the ledge between the beer rack and small Walk-in Freezer. Observed numerous dead flies in the bottom of the Dairy Grab Cooler and other Grab Coolers. Observed numerous mice droppings on the floor under the beer rack by the small Walk-in Freezer. Observed numerous mice droppings on the floor by the boots and cardboard boxes in the chemical room with the cage door in the back storage room. Observed numerous mice droppings behind the pallets by the inner walls that are in disrepair in the Dairy Walk-in Cooler.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs; and/or Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded
Comply by : Jun 22, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed that the seal on the Large Walk-in freezer is in disrepair and is causing excessive ice build up to form around the door and on the floor.
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair *
CRITICALComply by : Mar 27, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a small leak coming from the cold water handle at the three compartment sink in the Produce Prep area. Observed a small leak coming from the plumbing under the hand washing sink in the Produce Prep area. Observed leaks coming from the pipes on the condensers in the Dairy Walk-in Cooler.
6-202.11
No protective shielding on light bulbs over exposed food/utensils/equipment
Comply by : Jun 22, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no shield over the light in the Large Walk-in Freezer. Observed no shields over the lights in the back storage area above the foam tray racks by the Meat Department. Observed no shield over the light in the Front Meat Walk-in Cooler.
4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Comply by : Jun 22, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed some build up on the outside and inside of the employee juice cooler in the back room next to the file cabinet in the back storage room.
3-501.18
RTE PHF, Disposition - Ready-to-Eat, Potentially Hazardous Food was not discarded in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed several cases of expired soy baby formula on the sales floor. Employee removed the cases from the sales floor.
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 several large cans of food that were dented around the top seals. Employee removed the dented cans.
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 shelled eggs being stored above drinks and cheese on one of the racks in the Dairy Walk-in Cooler. Manager stored the eggs away from the ready to consume items.
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 some build up on the back side of one of the meat slicers in the Meat Department. Employee cleaned off the build up.
7-206.13
Tracking Powders, Pest Control & Monitoring - A tracking powder pesticide is being used in the food establishment.
CRITICALComply by : Mar 27, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed some tracking powder on top of the mop sink in the back storage room. Observed some tracking powder on the floor in the chemical storage room with the cage door in the back storage room. Observed some tracking powder on the pipes going in the wall to the right of the beer rack next to the small walk-in freezer. Observed some tracking powder on the floor by the spray bottle under the mop sink in the back storage room. Observed some tracking powder around the base of the pallets with the foam meat trays that are stored by the stairs going to the employee break area. Observed some tracking powder in the cabinet below the hand washing sink in the employee break 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.
Comply by : Jun 22, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed excessive build up on the inside and outside of the microwave in the employee break area.