Avenue Bistro - Inspection Report
Address:338 W 63rd St Kansas City MO 64113
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 333-5700

Inspection details
Inspection Date06 November, 2017
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations8
Non-critical Violations2

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
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 half and half being stored on top of ice in the wait station. Discussed using water and ice to create a bath for properly submerge the container. Food had been out less then 4 hours.
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 the cook use his hands to handle raw meat and then use his hands to handle ready to eat food. PIC had the food discarded and the cook washed his hands
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 : Nov 09, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed 2 small roaches on the wall near the 3 compartment sink and prep area. Also observed a roach on the pipe under the oven in the prep area
4-901.11
Equipment/utensils not air dried after washing, rinsing & sanitizing
Comply by : Feb 04, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed small spoons and forks near the expo line to not all be facing the sme way. Discussed proper storage.
5-202.12
Water temperature less than 100°F @ handwashing sink; and/or Flow of metered faucet less than 15 seconds
Comply by : Feb 04, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed the sink near the walk-in cooler to not reach the proper 100 or above.
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 being stored over potatoes in the walk-in . Also observed raw shrimp being stored over stuffed mushrooms in the walk-in. Observed Pork and steak being stored over shrimp and veggies stored under raw meat in the standup reach-in cooler. PIC discarded.
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.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed cheese, dressing and cooked meats in the salad make table, sandwich make table and standup reach-in cooler to not be properly dated. PIC dated all of the products.
4-101.11
Utensils/food-contact surfaces not made of safe, durable, smooth materials*
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed the frying baskets to have broken wires. Also observed the wire strainer to have broken wires. PIC discarded
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: Observed a butane torch to be stored above the salad prep area. PIC moved to appropriate area.
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.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
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 the sauté chef to use his bare hands to handle ready to eat food as he was plating. PIC discarded the food and cook began using gloves.