Panaderia De Las Americas - Inspection Report
Address:826 southwest blvd kansas city MO 64108
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(913) 687-0504

Inspection details
Inspection Date02 December, 2015
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations14
Non-critical Violations14

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
3-306.13
Consumer self service operations not provided with suitable utensils or effective dispensing methods; and/or consumer self service operations not monitored by trained employees
CRITICALComply by : Dec 05, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed pans of baked goods at front service did not have any type of utensils for retrieval.
5-203.13
Service sink not available for cleaning of mops & disposal of liquid waste
Comply by : Mar 01, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a pan with coffee pot stored on mop sink basin and fast racks blocking mop sink.
2-101.11
Assignment - The permit holder or designated person in charge was not present at the food establishment during all hours of operation.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Ensure that the permit holder or designated person in charge is present at the food establishment during all hours of operation.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: No manager or person in charge during inspection. Owner arrived towards end of inspection.
3-302.11
Separation, Packaging & Segregation - Food was not protected from cross contamination according to the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Dec 05, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed buckets of frosting, boxes of butter and vegetable shortening, sugar, and flour uncovered throughout bakery.
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 01, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed multiple items stored on and in kitchen hand sink.
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 : Dec 05, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employee rinse hands at three vat sink without using soap, not washing for a minimum of 20 seconds and then turning off faucets with bare hands. Observed employees washing hands at hand sink and then turn off faucets with bare hands.
5-103.11
Water source not of sufficient capacity to meet demands;* and/or Pressure not adequate to meet facility demands
CRITICALComply by : Dec 05, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed minimum hot water pressure at restroom hand sink. Observed no hot water at mop sink.
2-301.15
Where to Wash - Food Employees did not clean their hands in a handwashing lavatory or approved automatic handwashing facility.
Comply by : Mar 01, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employee rinse hands at three vat sink and did not wash hands at designated hand sink.
6-403.11
Employee accommodations not clearly designated for eating/drinking/smoking
Comply by : Mar 01, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a plate of employee's food and beverages stored in refrigerator above and next to consumer foods.
6-101.11
Materials for floors/walls/ceilings not smooth, durable, & easily cleanable under normal use
Comply by : Mar 01, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed stained ceiling tiles above three vat sink, hand sink and food coloring storage shelves. Observed missing floor tiles in front service area.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Mar 01, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed excessive debris and residue build up on wall left of kitchen hand sink. Observed excessive debris and residue build up throughout kitchen floor, below sinks, shelving units, storage/prep tables and food containers. Observed standing oil on floor around refrigerator and mixing machine. Observed excessive debris and residue build up on restroom floor. Observed excessive debris build up on water heater room floor. Observed wall between restroom and water heater room is in disrepair. Observed and overflowing bag of trash on restroom floor. Observed wall to left of kitchen Coke cooler with excessive build up. Observed wall between three vat sink and mop sink in disrepair. Observed residue build up on wall below and right of kitchen hand sink. Observed excessive debris and residue build up on shelves and spaces below front service counter. Observed residue build up on wall above silver prep table.
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 05, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed scissors on magnetic wall hold, above three vat sink with residue build up on blades. Observed strainer on shelf above three vat sink with residue build up. Observed excessive build up on dough press machine. Observed excessive build up on mixing machine. Observed excessive build up on pots and pans in unused reach in cooler.
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair *
CRITICALComply by : Dec 05, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed an excessive back up in third basin of three vat sink during three sink drain test, to where water reached a minimum of 10-12-inches in sink. Observed an excessive leak from three vat sink plumbing, to where water poured and spread out onto kitchen floor.
3-305.11
Food is not stored as required by the Food Code
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a box of raw, shelled eggs stored on kitchen floor. Eggs discarded due to temperature issues. Observed a bag of baked breads stored on floor, behind front service counter. Discarded by employee.
7-201.11
Separation, Storage - Poisonous or toxic materials are not stored in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Dec 05, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a bottle of Windex stored on front service single service food containers shelf.
4-501.14
Warewashing equipment not cleaned before use & every 24 hours; Warewashing machine not operated per data plate
Comply by : Mar 01, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed excessive build up in all three basins of three vat sink.
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 box of raw eggs stored under no temperature control on kitchen floor, were maintaining temperatures well above 41F. Employee stated eggs had been on floor since last night. Eggs discarded.
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 01, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed excessive build up on exterior of dual stacked ovens, interior and shelves. Observed excessive build up on exterior storage spaces above proofer, exterior of proofer, interior of proofer and shelves. Observed excessive build up on exterior and interior of microwave.
3-306.11
Food on display not protected by sneezeshields/packaging; and/or Condiments not protected in dispensers/individual packets
Comply by : Mar 01, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed pans of baked goods at front service stored with no type of protective barrier.
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 05, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Establishment not operating in a manner to prevent food borne illnesses by conforming to the KCMO Food Code. Employees unable to demonstrate minimum cold holding temperatures.
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 01, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed excessive build up on and in kitchen hand sink and faucets. Observed excessive build up on and in restroom hand sink and faucets.
4-302.14
A test kit for measuring sanitizer concentration not provided
Comply by : Mar 01, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no test strips to monitor bleach sanitizer concentrations.
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 05, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employees changing tasks and gloves on multiple occasions without washing hands.
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 was prepared at time of inspection. Bleach sanitizer prepared to proper concentration at time of inspection.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Mar 01, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed excessive debris build up in freezer of refrigerator. Observed excessive build up on top exterior, exterior throughout and bottom interior of refrigerator. Observed excessive build up on container between mixing machine and dough press machine. Observed excessive build up on interior of unused cooler, used to store pots and pans. Observed excessive debris build up on all baked goods fast racks. Observed excessive build up on shelves above kitchen hand sink and buckets of frosting. Observed excessive build up throughout exterior of kitchen Coke cooler. Observed excessive build up on shelving unit, food containers and equipment, outside of water heater room. Observed excessive residue build up on cake display cooler doors. Observed excessive debris and residue build up on cake display cooler bottom interior and shelves. Observed excessive debris and residue build up on frosting buckets storage unit.
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.
CRITICALComply by : Dec 05, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed raw dough stored directly on cake cooler soiled cake cooler shelves.
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 05, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: 1/4=25% Establishment is NOT in compliance. District 9
6-501.16
Mops not allowed to air dry after use; Sawdust/wood shavings/granular salt used on floors
Comply by : Mar 01, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed mop stored on restroom floor.