The Cigar Box - Inspection Report
Address:1519 Grand Kansas City MO 64108
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 421-7222

Inspection details
Inspection Date08 December, 2015
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations15
Non-critical Violations8

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
3-101.11
Safe, Unadulterated, & Honestly Presented - Food was not seen to be safe, unadulterated, and/or honestly presented.
CRITICALComply by : Dec 11, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed tomatoes with mold build up in kitchen reach in cooler. Tomatoes removed by employee. Observed a molded lime in downstairs walk in cooler.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Mar 07, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed build up on interior of make cooler. Observed standing liquid on bottom interior of NE bar reach in cooler. Observed debris build up on interior of bar glass chill cooler.
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: Observed kitchen bleach sanitizer was at 0 ppm. Sanitizer remade to proper concentration.
5-103.11
Water source not of sufficient capacity to meet demands;* and/or Pressure not adequate to meet facility demands
CRITICALComply by : Dec 11, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed minimal hot and cold water pressure at bar hand sink. Pressure restored, but was unable to observe hot water temperature reach 100F or higher.
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.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a chemical bottle hanging on bar trash can was not labeled with contents. Bottle labeled at time of inspection.
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 07, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed build up on interior of standing oven.
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.
CRITICALComply by : Dec 11, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed three containers of pasta in kitchen reach in cooler are not date marked. Observed a container of soup in walk in cooler is not date marked.
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 tomatoes in server station ice bath were not keeping temperatures of 41F or lower. Ice was not at food level of container. More ice added at time of inspection.
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair *
CRITICALComply by : Dec 11, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed an excessive back up during three sink drain test, to where water was filling sink approximately 6-8 inches. Observed grease trap overflow onto kitchen floor during three sink drain test. Back up and grease trap overflow repaired at time of inspection. Operations suspended for approximately 20-30 minutes. Observed basement water heater leaking onto floor.
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 07, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a soiled damp rag on food slicer table.
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.
CRITICALComply by : Dec 11, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed three vat sink bleach sanitizer was 0 ppm. Sanitizer remade to proper concentration.
6-301.12
Hand Drying Provision - Each handwashing lavatory or group of adjacent lavatories is not provided with Individual, disposable towels; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; or a heated-air hand drying device.
Comply by : Mar 07, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no paper towels at bar hand sink.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Mar 07, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed excessive build up on floor below East bar ice well. Observed lower wall tiles to left of men's restroom toilet in disrepair. Observed excessive build up on cabinet below server station coffee machine. Observed mold build up on walk in cooler shelving units. Observed grease on floor below and around fryers and on shelf to left of fryers.
4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Comply by : Mar 07, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed grease residue build up on lower interior of fryers.
7-206.12
Rodent Bait Stations - Rodent bait is not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station.
CRITICALComply by : Dec 11, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed several poison mouse blocks below floor boards, below and left front of ice machine.
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 11, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed build up on potato slicer in basement. Observed debris and residue build up in ice machine scoop hold. Cleaned at time of inspection.
3-302.11
Separation, Packaging & Segregation - Food was not protected from cross contamination according to the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Dec 11, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed raw chicken stored next to soup in kitchen reach in cooler. Observed raw fish and raw eggs stored above produce in kitchen reach in cooler. Observed raw bacon stored above buns in walk in cooler.
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 11, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a severely dented can of Hunts tomato paste on downstairs fast rack.
3-501.12
Frozen PHF not slacked in accordance with the Food Code; and/or PHS not thawed in accorance with the Food Code
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a bucket of raw, frozen fish thawing out at room temperature. Fish moved to cooler by employee.
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
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed parmesan cheese, pepper flakes and sugar caddy stored on bar hand sink. Items removed at time of inspection.
3-501.16
Hot Holding - Potentially hazardous hot food was not maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed sausages, meatballs and chili in steam table were not holding temperatures of 135F or higher. Foods all reheated at time of inspection.
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: Observed kitchen bleach sanitizer stored next to panko bread crumbs. Sanitizer restored by employee.
3-603.11
Consumer Advisory for Raw or Undercooked Food - The permit holder did not inform consumers by brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means of the significantly increased risk associated with certain especially vulnerable consumers eating animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, pork, poultry, or shellfish that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed in raw or undercooked form.
CRITICALComply by : Dec 11, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed menus do have warning stating consuming foods that can be undercooked may lead to a food borne illness, but does not have, "These Foods Can Be Cooked To Order" and "Consumer Advisory". Also, foods that can be cooked to order, such as steaks and burgers do not have an * next to the food stating it can be cooked to order.