Elvira's Cakes (bakery) - Inspection Report
Address:3838 Independence Ave Kansas City MO 64124
Establishment Type:Retail Bakery
Phone No.:(816) 231-3524

Inspection details
Inspection Date06 November, 2015
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations8
Non-critical Violations10

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
7-206.11
Restricted Use Pesticides - Restricted use pesticides did not meet the requirements specified in the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Nov 09, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Raid pesticide found in side storage area next to cake display coolers. PIC discarded.
6-403.11
Employee accommodations not clearly designated for eating/drinking/smoking
Comply by : Feb 04, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Employee drink on bottom rack next to utensils in back prep area. Drink stored in walk in freezer next to food.
6-202.11
No protective shielding on light bulbs over exposed food/utensils/equipment
Comply by : Feb 04, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Missing light shield in back kitchen area next to warewashing station
3-305.11
Food is not stored as required by the Food Code
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Potatoes and onions stored on floor under kitchen prep table. PIC placed on top of rack. Tomatoes stored on floor of walk in cooler. PIC placed food items in appropriate area. Avocadoes stored in box on floor in front preparation area. PIC removed and placed items in appropriate area
6-501.110
Designated dressing rooms/lockers not used by employees
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Employee jacket found on top of bags of granulated sugar. PIC removed and placed at appropriate location
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Comply by : Feb 04, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Knife handle touching sliced melon in true juice make table area. PIC removed item so it was not touching. In use scoop for tamales stored on prep table with food debris all over table.
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 04, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Handwashing sink was used for preparing chlorine sanitizer and prepping carrots in front middle hand sink.
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.
Corrected On Site
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: No handwashing signage for handsinks throughout kitchen, prep areas, and front area. Inspector gave handwashing signage.
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: Chlorine sanitizer tested below 50 PPM in front service area. PIC made new sanitizer.
6-301.11
Handwashing Cleanser, Availability - Each handwashing lavatory or group of 2 adjacent lavatories is not provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
Comply by : Feb 04, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: No handwashing cleanser present at time of inspection. Dish soap was being used for hand cleanser.
4-202.11
Food-contact surfaces not smooth & easily accessible for cleaning *; CIP equipment not easily cleanable
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Strainer basket broken and in disrepair. Pieces missing. PIC disposed of item
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: Bleach stored next to soda bottles/ containers in kitchen area. PIC removed and placed in warewashing area.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Feb 04, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Crack in ceiling in kitchen area next to warewashing area. Parts of the plaster ceiling had fallen off.
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: Raw chicken above ground beef in walk in cooler. Raw beef stored above tomatoes. PIC removed all items and placed in appropriate areas.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Feb 04, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Spillage on bottom of true 3 door cooler. Food debris at the bottom of lower Blodgett oven.
8-304.11
At time of inspection by authorized REGULATORY AUTHORITY inspectors: (1) A certified food service operations manager must be present in the food service area and on duty at all times of business operation, and must present a FOOD MANAGER PERMIT or card to the authorized REGULATORY AUTHORITY inspector at the time of inspection, or; (2) For food service operations where no manager is certified, eighty percent (80%) of required food handler staff shall obtain a (3) three years FOOD HANLDER CARD from the City of Kansas City, Missouri Health Department either upon completion of a FOOD HANDLER'S course through the Health Department or upon the Health Department's approval of a comparable FOOD HANDLER PERMIT or card from another provider.
CRITICALComply by : Nov 09, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Food Handler Card Audit 6/12 with food handler card. 50%
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair *
CRITICALComply by : Nov 09, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Back up occurred during 3 compartment sink test of 3 sink in warewashing area.
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: Food items not cold holding at or below 41F. Cantaloupe at 46.8F, tomato at 46.3F, milk at 48.3F. All items in true juice make table/ reach in. Items prepped and opened within 4 hours. PIC removed and placed in walk in cooler.