Hong's Buffet - Inspection Report
Address:6151 NW Barry Rd Kansas City MO 64154
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 741-9494

Inspection details
Inspection Date15 December, 2014
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations14
Non-critical Violations18

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
3-305.11
Food is not stored as required by the Food Code
Comply by : Mar 15, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
6-201.13
Floor to wall junctures not covered; Water-flushed floors not provided with drains & graded to drain
Comply by : Mar 15, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: No base coving in the mop sink room. No base coving on the back wall of the dry storage room.
4-101.11
Utensils/food-contact surfaces not made of safe, durable, smooth materials*
CRITICALComply by : Dec 18, 2014
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed the container used to store coconut sauce in the reach in cooler to be burned and in disrepair.
5-502.11
Refuse not removed in approved manner & at proper frequency to minimize attractant of pest & odors
Comply by : Mar 15, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed two stock pots of grease stored under the wok station and by the fryers.
6-501.113
Maintenance tools not properly stored; and/or Premises not free of unnecessary items/litter
Comply by : Mar 15, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed excessive clutter in the mop sink room.
4-202.16
Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of crevices & designed to be easily cleanable; and/or Kick plates not removable for cleaning
Comply by : Mar 15, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Rust build-up on the shelving in the walk-in cooler. Missing the vent covers in the Hibachi cook station.
3-304.14
Cloths used for wiping are used for other purposes; Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer; Wet & dry cloths not stored clean
Comply by : Mar 15, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed in use wet wiping clothes stored on counters and make tables throughout the kitchen.
3-307.11
Food not protected from contamination by another source
Comply by : Mar 15, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a stack of dirty hotel pans stored on the make table prep surfaces by the food.
2-102.11
Demonstration - The person in charge could not demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point principles, and the requirements of the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Dec 18, 2014
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Person in charge cannot demonstrate the requirements set forth in the Food Code.
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 a coconut sauce in the reach in cooler without any date marking. Employee said it was made. Corrected on site.
4-602.12
Cooking & Baking Equipment - The food-contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment are not cleaned at least every 24 hours and/or the cavities and door seals of microwave ovens are not cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure.
Comply by : Mar 15, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed heavy build up and food debris on the two burner stove top.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs; and/or Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded
Comply by : Mar 15, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no drain stoppers for the three compartment sink. Observed heavy build up on the racks used for warewashing. Observed some of the shelving in the walk in cooler to be tied together.
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 : Dec 18, 2014
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: No valid food handler cards at the time of inspection. Person in charge showed up half way through the inspection.
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 open drinks over the make table cooler on the line. Corrected on site.
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 : Mar 15, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed the handwashing sink in the prep station to be blocked by a trashcan and boxes. Observed white liquid in the basin of the handwashing sink the vegetable prep station.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Mar 15, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Holes in the wall in the mop sink room. Smoke residue on the wall by the cook line. Heavy grease build up on the hood system in Hibachi station. Walls in buckling at the floor corner at the end of the cook line. Black build up along the walls in the mop sink room. Spillage and raw meat debris on the floors in the dry storage room. Heavy grease build up on the hood systems. Spillage on the flooring ion the dry storage area. Spillage on the flooring in the walk-in cooler.
3-501.18
RTE PHF, Disposition - Ready-to-Eat, Potentially Hazardous Food was not discarded in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Dec 18, 2014
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed crab Rangoon filling date marked 11/23.
3-202.15
Package Integrity - Food packages were not in good condition and did not appear to protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants.
CRITICALComply by : Dec 18, 2014
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a badly dented can of Hoisin sauce in the dry storage area among good cans.
3-501.16
Cold Holding - Potentially hazardous cold food was not maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Dec 18, 2014
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed noodles on the buffet with an internal temperature above 41F. See log. Observed crab meat on the buffet with an internal temperature above 41F. See log. Observed employees prepping chicken wonton filling with an internal temperature above 41F. See log.
6-403.11
Employee accommodations not clearly designated for eating/drinking/smoking
Comply by : Mar 15, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employee coffee stored on top of buckets of soy sauce. Observed employee coffee stored on shelving with clean wares.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Mar 15, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed heavy dried food debris build-up on the containers of (flour, sugar, etc.) in the dry storage area. Observed spillage on the lids of the buckets of potatoes in the reach in Pepsi cooler on the line. Build-up on the soap spray bottle in the server drink station area.
4-501.14
Warewashing equipment not cleaned before use & every 24 hours; Warewashing machine not operated per data plate
Comply by : Mar 15, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed heavy build up on the dish machine, especially in the chemical distribution area and the top of the machine.
3-301.12
Preventing Contamination when Tasting - A food employee was seen using a utensil more than once to taste food that was to be sold or served.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employee use large soup ladle to taste the sauce. Employee then continued to use the same ladle for cooking. Product discarded. Notified person in charge.
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair *
CRITICALComply by : Dec 18, 2014
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a leak a the handwashing sink in the vegetable prep area.
3-304.11
Food Contact with Equipment & Utensils - Food was allowed to contact surfaces of equipment and utensils that are not cleaned as specified according to the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Dec 18, 2014
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a container of wonton chips sitting directly on top of and in another container of wonton chips by the rice warmers.
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Comply by : Mar 15, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed two spatulas on the cook line stored in the space between the cooking equipment and the stainless wall of the fryer station. Observed a spoon stored in the Crab Rangoon container in the walk in cooler. Observed a small pot in the flour bin with the handle in the bin.
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 : Dec 18, 2014
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed build up on the veggie slicer in the veggie prep area. Observed heavy build up on the containers used to store vegetables in the reach in cooler on the end of the line. Observed the table mounted can opener to be rusted. Observed the mount to the table mounted can opener to have heavy debris. Observed build up on the meat pounder on the prep table with clean wares.
6-501.110
Designated dressing rooms/lockers not used by employees
Comply by : Mar 15, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed an employee bag stored on the speed rack among consumer foods in the wonton prep station. Observed employee purses and jackets stored on top of soda boxes in the service station.
2-402.11
Hair restraints & clothes that cover body hair not worn by employees
Comply by : Mar 15, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed two employees prepping chicken wontons without wearing any hair restraints.
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.
CRITICALComply by : Dec 18, 2014
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a chemical spray bottle stored on the plumbing of the cooking equipment to not be labeled.
3-302.12
Food storage containers are not identified with common name of food
Comply by : Mar 15, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Food storage containers in the dry storage area (flour, sugar and etc.) not labeled in the dry storage area.
4-702.11
Before Use After Cleaning - Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are not sanitized before use after cleaning.
CRITICALComply by : Dec 18, 2014
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no sanitizer set up anywhere in the kitchen at the time of inspection. Observed chlorine sanitizer in the service station to have a concentration below 50ppm.