La Fonda El Taquito - Inspection Report
Address:800 Southwest Blvd. Kansas City MO 64108
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 471-1675

Inspection details
Inspection Date04 November, 2015
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations11
Non-critical Violations6

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
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 : Nov 07, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employee on a couple of occasions rinsing hands at three vat sink without using soap, not for a minimum of 20 seconds and turning off faucets with bare hands.
7-206.12
Rodent Bait Stations - Rodent bait is not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station.
CRITICALComply by : Nov 07, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed multiple mouse traps in basement that were not covered. Observed a poison mouse block on top of a pillar in basement.
2-301.15
Where to Wash - Food Employees did not clean their hands in a handwashing lavatory or approved automatic handwashing facility.
Comply by : Feb 02, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employee on a couple of occasions rinse hands at three vat sink and not wash hands at designated hand sink.
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Comply by : Feb 02, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed ice scoop stored with handle in consumption ice in bar ice well.
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 a fruit fly in McCormick scotch at bar. Bottle discarded by owner.
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 : Nov 07, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed mold build up on catch plate, left interior wall and upper interior of ice machine. Observed a pan and spatula stored in oven that had excessive food build up. Pan and spatula removed for cleaning.
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 multiple foods and ambient temperature of main make table/cooler not maintaining temperatures of 41F or lower. Per owner, foods were placed in cooler at 11:00am from other coolers. Foods removed and placed in coolers for proper cold holding.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Feb 02, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed standing liquid on bottom interior of main make cooler. Observed build up on exterior of kitchen rice holding bin. Observed standing liquid in bar reach in cooler, adjacent to basement staircase.
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 several foods in Victory cooler that were not date marked. Foods dated at time of inspection. Observed containers of chicken and beef in Victory cooler that had the date of 10/25. Per owner, foods were purchased and then frozen on that date, then removed this morning for thawing. Today's date placed on foods.
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 : Feb 02, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a spoon and lettuce in kitchen hand sink.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Feb 02, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed standing water on floor below kitchen clean wares shelving unit. Observed residue build up on wall below steam table. Observed residue build up on wall to left and wall behind spices shelving unit. Observed grease and food debris build up on floor below fryers. Observed sticky residue build up throughout wood canned foods shelving unit in back storage area, near staircase leading up. Observed debris build up on wall ledge at staircase leading up, above pots.
4-101.11
Utensils/food-contact surfaces not made of safe, durable, smooth materials*
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed sliced cactus stored in original can opened can, in mini make cooler. Cactus transferred to food grade container.
3-307.11
Food not protected from contamination by another source
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a bucket of ice for consumer beverages, stored in cabinet below server station ice well, next to containers of black stagnant waste and chemical bottles. Ice removed by employee.
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 whole beef stored above produce in walk in cooler. Observed raw charrizo stored above produce in walk in cooler. Observed raw eggs stored above canned beer in walk in cooler. All foods properly restored by employee.
6-501.111
Effective pest control measures not in place *; and/or Dead or trapped pest not removed from traps at adequate frequency
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a dead mouse on basement floor, behind chest freezer. Removed at time of inspection. Observed a fruit fly in scotch bottle at bar. Bottle discarded.
5-403.11
Sewage disposal system used for waste disposal not approved*; and/or Other liquid wastes not drained to disposal per law
CRITICALComply by : Nov 07, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed main make cooler draining into a container and not into an approved drainage system. Observed beer pitchers with black liquid waste in cabinet below server station ice well. Observed men's restroom hand sink leaking into an almost full bucket.
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair *
CRITICALComply by : Nov 07, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a slight grease trap overflow in basement during three sink drain test. No food, food related items or storage equipment in proximity to grease trap. Observed men's restroom hand sink has a consistent leak.