China Wok - Inspection Report
Address:6048 NW Barry Rd. Kansas City MO 64154
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 741-2888

Inspection details
Inspection Date08 June, 2016
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations7
Non-critical Violations10

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
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 steak in the walk-in cooler without a date marking. PIC added a date.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Sep 06, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed buildup on shelving in the walk-in cooler. Observed buildup on shelving in the dry storage above the crispy wonton noodles. Observed buildup in the gaskets of the make table reach-in cooler, veggie reach-in cooler, bar reach-in cooler, and meat reach-in cooler. Observed buildup on the bottom of the bar reach-in cooler.
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 employee glass stored above meat make table. PIC removed.
4-602.11
Eq. & Food-Contact-Cleaning Frequency - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned according to the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed table-mounted can open with debris in gears and on the blade. Employee removed to warewash area.
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 two dead roaches in the gaskets of the veggie make table. PIC had an employee clean and sanitize the gaskets. Inspector reviewed a copy of the latest pest control from May 2016 and no notes were made by pest control company.
4-101.11
Utensils/food-contact surfaces not made of safe, durable, smooth materials*
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed container of crispy wonton noodles broken and held together with duct tape. PIC removed noodles into proper container.
3-501.15
Cooling methods not in accordance with time and temperature criteria as specified in the Food Code
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed deep pan of noodles cooling in the walk-in cooler where noodles were unable to cool correctly. Inspector spoke with PIC about correct cooling methods.
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 gallon of milk at a temperature above 41F (48F) in the bar reach-in cooler. PIC stated the milk had not been used the day of the inspection and discarded the milk.
3-501.14
Cooling - Cooked potentially hazardous food was not cooled in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed pan of noodles in the walk-in cooler that were made the day prior to inspection at a temperature above 41F. PIC stated the noodles were cooling and were at a temperature of 48F. PIC had noodles discarded.
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed scoops with handles touching food product in the cornstarch, salt, MSG, and ice basin (at bar). Scoops were removed. Observed ice scoop for ice machine stored on top of white chest freezer. PIC removed scoop to warewash area. Observed ice cream scoop stored in soiled water at the white ice cream freezer in the dining area. Employee removed to warewash.
3-305.11
Food is not stored as required by the Food Code
Comply by : Sep 06, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed food (chicken and lettuce) stored on the floor upon arrival of inspection. PIC picked up food and put on shelves. PIC stated the food is currently being prepped. Observed several containers of food (chicken, crab rangoon) stored on the floor in both walk-in cooler and the walk-in freezer.
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
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on countertops and not in sanitizer. PIC removed cloths to sanitizer bucket.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Sep 06, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed black buildup on drain grate below bar three-compartment sink. Observed wallpaper coming loose from wall in the women's restroom.
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
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed back door propped open to the outside. PIC closed door.
3-307.11
Food not protected from contamination by another source
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed bowl of uncovered steak in the walk-in cooler. PIC added a cover. Observed containers of crispy wonton strips in dry storage without lids. PIC added lids to the containers.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs; and/or Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded
Comply by : Sep 06, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed standing water inside the veggie make table with a leak coming from the bottom onto the floor. Observed the hot water tank near the ice machine to be leaking onto the counter.
4-501.14
Warewashing equipment not cleaned before use & every 24 hours; Warewashing machine not operated per data plate
Comply by : Sep 06, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed dish machine to have heavy buildup on the inside.