Zocalo Mexican Cuisine & Tequileria - Inspection Report
Address:620 W. 48th St. Kansas City MO 64112
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 756-5555

Inspection details
Inspection Date11 May, 2022
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations7
Non-critical Violations5

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 : Aug 09, 2022
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed buildup on floor throughout kitchen.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Aug 09, 2022
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed dust buildup on vent hoods near prep station. Observed buildup in 2-door clear reach-in cooler near back exit.
4-101.19
Nonfood-contact surfaces not made of durable, smooth materials
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed towels used to line salad lowboy. Towels removed.
3-501.15
Cooling methods not in accordance with time and temperature criteria as specified in the Food Code
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed pico, cheese and corn salsa cooling in salad make table. All listed foods moved to walk-in cooler to cool properly. *REPEAT. VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS DURING REINSPECTION.*
4-602.11
Equipment & Food-Contact Cleaning Frequency - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned according to the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : May 14, 2022
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: *Observed buildup inside bar soda nozzle near cash register. Observed buildup on blade of countertop can opener. Can opener moved to 3-compartment sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. *VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS DURING RE-INSPECTION*
4-702.11
Before Use After Cleaning - Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are not sanitized before use after cleaning.
CRITICALComply by : May 14, 2022
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed quat sanitizer at bar below 200ppm. *VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS DURING RE-INSPECTION*
4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Comply by : Aug 09, 2022
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed grease buildup on vent hoods above fryers.
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
CRITICALComply by : May 14, 2022
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed leak from faucet of 3-compartment sink [non-critical]. *Observed leak from pipes of prep sink. *VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS DURING RE-INSPECTION*
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 chicken stored on same shelf as raw beef in walk-in cooler. Observed raw fish stored above sauces in reach-in cooler near prep line. All listed foods stored correctly during inspection. *VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS DURING RE-INSPECTION*
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs
Comply by : Aug 09, 2022
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed salad lowboy, prep drawer, and walk-in cooler unable to reach cold holding temperature. See temp log. Note: All TCS foods stored in salad lowboy, prep drawer, and walk-in cooler overnight or for longer then 4hrs discarded at time of inspection. No TCS foods are to be stored in salad lowboy, prep drawer, and walk-in cooler until it is able to reach 41F or below for cold holding. Establishment has beer walk-in cooler and reach-in coolers at cold holding temperature with capacity to store foods from walk-in cooler, prep drawer, and salad lowboy. *VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS DURING RE-INSPECTION.*
3-501.16
Cold Holding - Time/temperature control for safety cold food was not maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed raw pork in walk-in cooler above 41F. Raw pork discarded. Observed hard boiled eggs in salad lowboy above 41F. Eggs discarded. Observed raw chicken, raw pork, and sea food dip in prep drawer above 41F. Listed foods stored in prep drawer for less than 2 hours. Person in charge moved listed foods to beer walk-in cooler.
5-205.11
Using a Handwashing Sink - A handwashing sink 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
CRITICALComply by : May 14, 2022
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed bar hand sink used as a dump sink. Observed bar hand sink blocked by trash can. *VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS DURING RE-INSPECTION*