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 Date13 July, 2018
Inspection TypeRoutine Inspection
Critical Violations8
Non-critical Violations10

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
4-703.11
Hot Water and Chemical - After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils are not sanitized in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed the chlorine mechanical dishwasher not sanitizing the dishes at 50ppm. Person in charge serviced equipment. Corrected on site. ***WILL BE OBSERVED DURING THE REINSTATEMENT***
6-202.15
Openings to outside not protected against entry of pest as specified in the Food Code; and/or Protective barriers not provided for exterior walls/roofs
Comply by : Oct 11, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed the receiving door to be propped open. ***WILL BE OBSERVED DURING THE REINSTATEMENT***
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 : Jul 16, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed substantial mouse droppings in the storage room under the storage racks. Observed mouse droppings in kitchen near dry storage. Observed mouse droppings in kitchen near food prep line. Observed mouse droppings on storage shelves in the kitchen. Observed several gnats throughout the kitchen and ware washing room. Observed gnats in the rear storage room. Observed several gnats throughout the dining room. Observed 3 snap traps in the storage room. Observed uncovered glue traps throughout the facility. Observed mouse droppings in the front storage closet. Observed 2 live mice in the storage room. Observed mouse urine in the storage room. ***ALL WILL BE OBSERVED DURING THE REINSTATEMENT***
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Oct 11, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed dust build up in the fan guard of the walk in cooler
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Oct 11, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a pile of styrofoam like pellets on the floor near the receiving door.
6-501.112
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests.
Comply by : Oct 11, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed 1 small dead mouse on covered glue trap in wine cellar. Observed 2 dead mice in the wine cellar. Observed one dead roach in front of the bar. Observed 1 dead mouse in the front storage closet. ***ALL AREAS OF THE FACILITY WILL BE OBSERVED DURING THE REINSTATEMENT***
4-101.11
Utensils/food-contact surfaces not made of safe, durable, smooth materials*
CRITICALComply by : Jul 16, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed bread being stored in trash bags. ***WILL BE OBSERVED DURING THE REINSTATEMENT***
3-304.15
Single-use gloves being used for more than one task; and/or Appropriate gloves not being used for job task being performed
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed food prep employee rub gloved hands on apron, then proceed to touch food with same gloves on. Inspector advised person in charge to remove gloves and wash hands. Corrected on site.
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 : Jul 16, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed 0 out of 4 food handlers with current food handlers cards. Establishment is not in compliance. ***WILL BE OBSERVED DURING THE REINSTATEMENT***
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair *
CRITICALComply by : Jul 16, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed the floor drain to back up when releasing the water in the wash bin to prepare for the 3 compartment sink test. Inspector unable to successfully empty the rinse and sanitize bins simultaneously. Observed a leak at the mechanical dishwasher piping, near the soap. ***ALL WILL BE OBSERVED DURING THE REINSTATEMENT***
6-403.11
Employee accommodations not clearly designated for eating/drinking/smoking
Comply by : Oct 11, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed an employee drink above the line make table.
6-305.11
Dressing rooms not designated if employees change on-site; and/or Lockers not provided for employee belongings
Comply by : Oct 11, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a cell phone on the make table. Employee removed, corrected on site. Observed employee purse hanging on the dry storage rack. Observed an employee purse in the wine cellar.
3-501.12
Frozen PHF not slacked in accordance with the Food Code; and/or PHS not thawed in accorance with the Food Code
Comply by : Oct 11, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed frozen chicken thawing in sitting water.
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 cream sauce in the make table not date marked. Employee date marked item. Corrected on site.
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 : Jul 16, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed dirty dishes stored on clean dish rack. ***WILL BE OBSERVED DURING THE REINSTATEMENT***
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs; and/or Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded
Comply by : Oct 11, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed ice build up on the motor in the walk in cooler.
7-201.11
Separation, Storage - Poisonous or toxic materials are not stored in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Jul 16, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed quat sanitizer tabs stored on the prep table.
2-402.11
Hair restraints & clothes that cover body hair not worn by employees
Comply by : Oct 11, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed male food prep employee not wearing a hair restraint. Observed a female food prep employee not wearing her hair net to completely cover her hair.