Sam's Southern Eatery - Inspection Report
Address:2619 Independence Ave Kansas City MO 64124
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 701-6939

Inspection details
Inspection Date09 November, 2017
Inspection TypePre-Operational
Critical Violations11
Non-critical Violations10

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
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 12, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: 0/2=0% of food service employees possessed valid food handler's cards at the time of inspection.
2-101.11
The Permit Holder shall require Food Employees and Conditional Employees to report to the Person In Charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through Food.
CRITICALComply by : Nov 12, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Employee health policy not provided.
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.
CRITICALComply by : Nov 12, 2017
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: Adequate gloves, utensils not provided.
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 12, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Build-up on fryer baskets and grates.
4-702.11
Before Use After Cleaning - Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are not sanitized before use after cleaning.
CRITICALComply by : Nov 12, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Sanitizer not provided.
3-501.16
Hot Holding - Potentially hazardous hot food was not maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Nov 12, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Water in steam well did not exceed 104F.
3-501.16
Cold Holding - Potentially hazardous cold food was not maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Nov 12, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Make table and grill cooler drawers not operational at the time of inspection.
7-202.12
Conditions of use - Poisonous or toxic materials are not used according to law and the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Nov 12, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Aerosolized can of Raid spray above kitchen hand sink
5-103.11
Water source not of sufficient capacity to meet demands;* and/or Pressure not adequate to meet facility demands
CRITICALComply by : Nov 12, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Hot water supply not adequate to meet peak demands. See temp log.
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair *
CRITICALComply by : Nov 12, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Water pouring out of the ceiling around upstairs floor drain connection. Slight 3-compartment sink back-up. Water pouring out of steam well and onto the floor.
4-204.112
Temperature measuring devices are not located in accordance with the Food Code and/or are not easily readable
Comply by : Feb 07, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Thermometers not provided in all holding units.
4-302.12
Food thermometers are not provided and/or are not accessible; Appropriate thermometer for measuring thin foods are not provided
Comply by : Feb 07, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Thermometer not provided for measuring foods.
2-402.11
Hair restraints & clothes that cover body hair not worn by employees
Comply by : Feb 07, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Hair restraints not provided.
4-301.11
Cooling, heating, & holding equipment not sufficient in number and/or capacity
Comply by : Feb 07, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Inadequate hot holding capacity. Steam wells not functional. Inadequate cold holding capacity. Only walk-in cooler is functional.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Feb 07, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Build-up throughout vent hood. Debris and build-up throughout. Build-up in mop sink.
5-502.11
Refuse not removed in approved manner & at proper frequency to minimize attractant of pest & odors
Comply by : Feb 07, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Large amount of trash on ground next to back door and around dumpster.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Feb 07, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Large pits in kitchen floor. Walls of walk-in freezer bowing, warping, creating crevices. Cove basing falling off wall throughout establishment. Ceiling caving in and in disrepair in employee restroom. Broken ceiling tiles, missing ceiling tiles, wooden ceiling tiles, absorbent ceilings tiles throughout. Build-up on walls around warewash sink. Build-up and debris on floors throughout. Pass-thru counter FRP in disrepair. Exposed particle board at restroom hand sink cabinet. Particle board shelving in front area.
4-302.14
A test kit for measuring sanitizer concentration not provided
Comply by : Feb 07, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Test strips not provided.
6-202.11
No protective shielding on light bulbs over exposed food/utensils/equipment
Comply by : Feb 07, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Light shield broken near warewash sink.
6-303.11
Lighting intensity not adequate in food prep, storage & service areas
Comply by : Feb 07, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Lighting intensity inadequate in kitchen.
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 12, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Dead mouse in glue trap in basement. Mouse droppings throughout.