The Melting Pot - Inspection Report
Address:450 Ward Parkway Kansas City MO 64112
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 931-6358

Inspection details
Inspection Date04 November, 2016
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations10
Non-critical Violations12

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
6-202.11
No protective shielding on light bulbs over exposed food/utensils/equipment
Comply by : Feb 02, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no shields over the lights above the Entrée Make Table Cooler.
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 several foods in the Cheese Make Table Cooler that were being held out of temperature. Foods were allowed to be cooled down since the manager sated that they were only in the Make Table Cooler since 11am. Foods are listed in the temperature section and notated with a double *. Observed several foods in the Premium Dipping Make Table Cooler that were being held out of temperature. Foods were discarded by the manager. Foods are listed in the temperature section and notated with a double *.
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 07, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed several mice droppings on the top of a few cans of food like diced Piquante Fruit on the storage racks in the dry storage room. Observed some mice droppings on the floor behind the door of the dry storage room. Observed mice droppings on some of the shelves on the racks in the back of the dry storage room. Observed mice droppings on the floor underneath some of the storage racks in the Dry Storage Room. Observed excessive drain flies by the mop sink. Observed excessive mice droppings on the surface that holds the hot water tank by the Walk-in Cooler. Observed mice droppings on the floor behind the black wire rack in the employee restroom. Observed a dead mouse and mice droppings on the floor underneath the 2 Door True Reach-in Cooler. Manager and employee got up the dead mouse. Observed drain flies coming from the floor drain underneath the soda dispensing machine at the servers station in the kitchen. Observed drain flies by the register by the office in the kitchen area. Observed excessive drain flies throughout the bar.
5-103.11
Water source not of sufficient capacity to meet demands;* and/or Pressure not adequate to meet facility demands
CRITICALComply by : Nov 07, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no cold water at the hand washing sink at the bar.
4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Comply by : Feb 02, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed some dried build up on the back of the handle of the Walk-in Cooler. Observed some build up on the rolling thaw rack in the Walk-in Cooler. Observed some build up on the table underneath the hot water tank across from the Salad Make Table Cooler. Observed some dried build up on the inside of the toast master. Observed some build up on the black tray rolling racks across from the expo station in the kitchen.
3-302.12
Food storage containers are not identified with common name of food
Comply by : Feb 02, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no label on one of the food bins on the rack by the lime juice in the dry storage room. Observed no label on one of the food bins on the top shelf by the Entre Make Table Cooler. Employee put a label on the food bin.
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Comply by : Feb 02, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed ramekins with no handles being used as scoops in some of the food bins on the cart by the chocolate station in the kitchen.
6-202.13
Insect control devices do not retain insect within device and/or are not properly installed
Comply by : Feb 02, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a sticky fly glue strip on the wall in the dishwashing area by the dish rack.
3-101.11
Safe, Unadulterated, & Honestly Presented - Food was not seen to be safe, unadulterated, and/or honestly presented.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed some packages of food seasoning on the racks in the Dry Storage Room. Manager removed the packages and discarded them.
6-301.14
Handwashing Signage - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees and/or is not clearly visible to food employees.
Comply by : Feb 02, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Provide handwashing signage at all handsinks and handwashing lavatories used by food employees and that are clearly visible to food employees.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no hand washing sign at the hand washing sinks in the Men's restroom. Observed no hand washing sign at the hand washing sinks in the Women's restroom.
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 a desert topping spray can being stored in the consumption ice in the bar ice bin. Employee removed the spray can and discarded the ice that was touching the spray can. Observed drain flies inside of the container of beer that is used as a base on the shelf above the Cheese Make Table Cooler.
4-901.11
Equipment/utensils not air dried after washing, rinsing & sanitizing
Comply by : Feb 02, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed some food pans on the dish rack to the right of the Expo Entrée Make Table Cooler that were not allowed to air dry before stacking them.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Feb 02, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed that the wall underneath the light switch in the Dry storage Room is in disrepair. Observed some holes in the wall underneath some of the storage racks in the Dry Storage Room. Observed a brown build up on the wall behind the mayo jugs on the rack in the Dry Storage Room. Observed some debris on the floor underneath some of the racks in the Dry Storage Room. Observed that a piece of the tiled ledge by the mop sink is broken. Observed some build up on the floors underneath the racks in the Walk-in Cooler. Observed some peeling paint on the wall behind the toilet in the employee restroom. Observed some debris on the floor to the right and the left of the 2 Door True reach-in Cooler. Observed missing floor grout in between numerous floor tiles throughout the kitchen and dishwashing area. Observed some build up on the floor underneath the large ice machine and table to the left of it. Observed excessive build up in the floor drain underneath the three compartment sink. Observed that the wall to the right of the three compartment sink is badly chipped. Observed excessive build up on the floor around the floor drain underneath the dump sink at the bar. Observed some build up on the floor around the wine ice bin at the bar. Observed some build up and standing water on the floor throughout the bar.
7-102.11
Common Name, Working Containers - Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies are not clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed some chemical spray bottles in the cabinet underneath the hand washing sinks in the Men's restroom that were not labeled. Manager labeled the chemical bottles.
3-307.11
Food not protected from contamination by another source
Comply by : Feb 02, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed some dust build up on the blowing fan on the prep line by the Entrée Make Table Cooler. Observed some dust build up on the blowing fan by the dishwashing area.
7-202.11
Restriction - Poisonous or toxic materials that are not required for the operation and maintenance of a food establishment, such as for the cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and utensils and the control of insects and rodents, are allowed in the food establishment.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a spray can of Raid Flying insect spray on top of the hot water tank by the mop sink. Discussed with the manager and they removed the spray from the kitchen.
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 dried food build up on some of the clean ramekins in the container on the rack by the chocolate station. Employee removed the ramekins and had them washed. Observed some dried food build up on some of the ramekins and plates on the clean dish rack by the expo station in the kitchen. Employee removed the dishes and had them washed. Observed some mold build up on the surfaces behind the soda nozzles of the soda dispensing machine at the servers station in the kitchen. Manager had the mold cleaned off. Observed some black build up on the inside of the ice bin at the soda dispensing machine in the serves area in the kitchen. Manager had the ice burned out and the black build up cleaned off.
6-501.110
Designated dressing rooms/lockers not used by employees
Comply by : Feb 02, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed some employee coats being stored on the food racks in the Dry Storage Room.
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair *
CRITICALComply by : Nov 07, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a leak coming from the plumbing underneath the hand washing sink by the clean dish rack by the expo station in the kitchen. Observed a leak coming from the base of the right faucet at the three compartment sink. Observed a leak coming from the plumbing underneath the dump sink at the bar. Observed that the toilet in the employee restroom is broken.
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:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed several employee drinks being stored on the top shelf above the Cheese Make Table Cooler. Discussed with the manager and he removed the drinks.
3-305.11
Food is not stored as required by the Food Code
Comply by : Feb 02, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed some boxes of corn starch being stored on the floor in the dry storage room by the boxed soda syrup.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Feb 02, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed some mold build up on some of the storage racks in the Walk-in Cooler. Observed some build up on the shelf underneath the toaster master on the main prep line in the kitchen.