Gojo Japanese Steakhouse - Inspection Report
Address:4163 BROADWAY KANSAS CITY MO 64111
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(314) 561-2501

Inspection details
Inspection Date09 February, 2019
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations8
Non-critical Violations14

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
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 : Feb 12, 2019
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed live roaches under the server station bar area coolers by the condenser. Observed dead roaches in the following locations: -on the floor below the 2-basin prep sink -on the floor below the Rice Master -on the floor by the shrimp chest cooler (right side) -on the floor behind the rear storage area- under the server station bar area, next to the under counter coolers.
6-201.13
Floor to wall junctures not covered; Water-flushed floors not provided with drains & graded to drain
Comply by : May 10, 2019
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed cove basing peeling from wall below the handsink at the kitchen double doors.
2-402.11
Hair restraints & clothes that cover body hair not worn by employees
Comply by : May 10, 2019
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed 4 employees preparing food without hair restraints.
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
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a spoon in the prep area handsink. Spoon was removed by employee.
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.
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no paper towels at the prep area handsink or the warewash handsink. Paper towels were replaced.
3-501.15
Cooling methods not in accordance with time and temperature criteria as specified in the Food Code
Comply by : May 10, 2019
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed cooked food (potatoes, carrots, etc.) cooling at room temperature. Food was moved to the walk-in cooler to continue the cooling process.
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 : May 10, 2019
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employees wearing towels around their waists throughout all staff.
2-301.14
When to Wash - Food Employees did not clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms according to Food Code guidelines
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed warewash employee move to food prep and put on gloves without washing hands first. Employee was instructed to wash hands; employee complied.
6-501.13
Floors not cleaned by dustless methods; and/or Mop water/maintenance tools put in prep, hand or warewashing sinks *
CRITICALComply by : Feb 12, 2019
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employees sweeping the floor while active food prep was taking place in the kitchen. Employees were instructed to stop sweeping; however, sweeping was taking place after inspector returned to kitchen from another area of the establishment. Inspector again instructed employees to stop sweeping with exposed food and active food prep taking place. Employees stopped sweeping when inspector was present.
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 : May 10, 2019
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed the hot water faucet handle on the warewash handsink to be in disrepair.
4-703.11
Hot Water and Chemical - After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils are not sanitized in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Feb 12, 2019
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed the bar dish machine unable to sanitize properly with bleach. Employee replaced the bleach bottle and primed machine without success. **ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT TO USE BAR DISH MACHINE UNTIL REPAIRED.**
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 bleach sanitizer at the bar four-compartment sink to be below 50ppm when tested. Employee added bleach to the sink basin to increase the concentration to 50-100ppm.
6-501.110
Designated dressing rooms/lockers not used by employees
Comply by : May 10, 2019
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employee jacket hanging on shelf in the rear storage for wares and single-service items. Observed employee purses and clothing stored on a shelf below the dish machine drainboards.
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed the rice scoop to be stored in a container of standing water by the rice warmer. The water was poured out.
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 chicken, beef, and fish stored on a shelf above ready-to-eat foods in the reach-in freezer. Food items were removed to the walk-in cooler and stored properly.
4-101.11
Utensils/food-contact surfaces not made of safe, durable, smooth materials*
CRITICALComply by : Feb 12, 2019
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed chicken and beef stored in plastic grocery-style bags in the reach-in freezer.
6-403.11
Employee accommodations not clearly designated for eating/drinking/smoking
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employee ice cream pint stored with consumer foods in the reach-in freezer. Employee discarded during inspection.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : May 10, 2019
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed buildup on the fan guard of the condenser in the walk-in cooler. Observed buildup on the shelving in the walk-in cooler and four-door reach-in cooler.
6-303.11
Lighting intensity not adequate in food prep, storage & service areas
Comply by : May 10, 2019
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a light out in the four-door reach-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 : May 10, 2019
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a torn gasket on the right door of the four-door reach-in cooler.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : May 10, 2019
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed food debris on the walls behind the dish machine in the warewash area. Observed buildup on the floor below the dish machine and drainboards. Observed dried food debris on the walls around the walk-in cooler. Observed dried food debris on the floor below the vegetable prep table. Observed buildup on the floor in the walk-in cooler, dry storage, below the shelving for wares and single-service items in the rear storage, . Observed buildup on the walls in the walk-in cooler and dry storage. Observed grease buildup on the floor below the stove and on the wall behind the stove. Observed a damaged wall and ceiling in the dry storage area. Observed debris on the floor below the bar dish machine. Observed standing water on the floor in the rear storage area.
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: (A) Except as specified in ¶ (B) of this section, an employee shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only 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 can not result. (B) A food employee may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of: (1) The employee's hands; (2) The container; and (3) Exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed an open employee beverage stored on a shelf below the vegetable prep table. Beverage was removed to the warewash area to be cleaned.