El Mercado Fresco (deli) - Inspection Report
Address:5117 Independence Ave Kansas City MO 64124
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 800-4580

Inspection details
Inspection Date02 November, 2017
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations14
Non-critical Violations11

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.
CRITICALComply by : Nov 05, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Beans and salsas prepared and held in the produce walk-in cooler without date marking.
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Comply by : Jan 31, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Plastic bowl used as a scoop for beans. Removed. Adequate reusable utensils with handles not provided for consumer self-service of bulk dry goods.
4-602.11
Eq. & Food-Contact-Cleaning Frequency - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned according to the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Nov 05, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed old dried meat debris build-up in grinder. Employee began cleaning.
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: Potentially hazardous foods in Fud retail display cooler and open air display cooler not cold holding at 41F or below. Items stored >4 hrs. Discarded. Eggs stored overnight on a shelf without active temperature control and not cold holding at 41F or below. Discarded. Lard with manufacturer's safety label stating keep refrigerated stored on retail shelf without active temperature control and not cold holding at 41F or below. Discarded. See temp log for all items and locations.
6-202.11
No protective shielding on light bulbs over exposed food/utensils/equipment
Comply by : Jan 31, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Shatter shielding not provided in all food service areas. Several light fixtures burnt out in backroom.
6-101.11
Materials for floors/walls/ceilings not smooth, durable, & easily cleanable under normal use
Comply by : Jan 31, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Unsealed absorbent plywood base throughout backroom.
3-501.18
RTE PHF, Disposition - Ready-to-Eat, Potentially Hazardous Food was not discarded in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Salsas in open air cooler prepared in the establishment with date marking exceeding 7-day limit. Discarded.
3-602.11
Food packaged in the food facility not labeled as specified in law; Consumer warnings as required by law not on labels
Comply by : Jan 31, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: (A) Food packaged in a food establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101 - Food Labeling, and 9 CFR 317 Labeling, Marking Devices and Containers. (B) Label information shall include: (1) The common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial color or flavor and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) An accurate declaration of the quantity of contents; (4) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; and (5) Except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(Q)(3)-(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 - Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Mangoneada prepared in the establishment and stored in retail freezers without labeling.
3-302.11
Separation, Packaging & Segregation - Food was not protected from cross contamination according to the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Raw bacon stored above ready-to-eat lunch meats in Fud grab and go cooler at the deli retail. Raw fish stored underneath pork and beef in meat walk-in cooler. Employee rearranged all items according to the Code.
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 : Nov 05, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: 12 cans on retail shelves with dents of significant size or location. Segregated for credit.
7-204.11
Sanitizers, Criteria - Chemical sanitizers and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces did not meet the requirements of the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Chlorine sanitizer set-up near warewash sink above 200ppm and mixed with soap. Employee remade to appropriate concentration and without additives.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Jan 31, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Excess trash, debris, spillage, and puddles of blood throughout meat walk-in cooler. [CRITICAL] Cracked flooring in rear meat area. Door frames to walk-in cooler and meat are with unsealed wood. Excess build-up and debris on floor near mop sink. Heavy black spore-shaped build-up consistent with the properties of mold throughout the mop sink wall and behind FRP. [CRITICAL]
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair *
CRITICALComply by : Nov 05, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Hot water faucet at mop sink steadily leaking from behind the wall and coming out from underneath FRP. [CRITICAL]
2-103.11
Person In Charge Duties - The person in charge did not ensure that the requirements of section 2.103.11 of the Food code were being met.
Comply by : Jan 31, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Establishment is allowing the storage of an illegally operating pushcart on the premises.
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 05, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: 0/3 = 0% of food service employees possessed valid food handler's cards at the time of inspection. No certified manager.
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 : Nov 05, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Employees and persons in charge could not demonstrate knowledge of HACCP principles including sanitization, contamination prevention, and cold holding.
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: Bucket of soap stored in deli hand sink. Removed.
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 05, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Live fruit fly activity throughout mop sink area. Dead mouse in glue trap near rear door. Insect electrocution device very full with insects in ready-to-eat side of deli.
4-302.14
A test kit for measuring sanitizer concentration not provided
Comply by : Jan 31, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Chlorine test strips not provided.
7-202.12
Conditions of use - Poisonous or toxic materials are not used according to law and the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Aerosolized can of residential-grade Raid stored on floor near mop sink. Discarded.
6-201.11
Floors/walls/ceilings not smooth & easily cleanable; and/or Utility lines unnecessarily exposed
Comply by : Jan 31, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Hole in ceiling at HVAC in backroom.
7-101.11
Identifying Information - Containers of poisonous or toxic materials and personal care items do not bear a legible manufacturer's label.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Chemical concentrate bottle hooked up to soap dispenser at warewash sink without legible label, and with properties inconsistent with those of soap. Discarded.
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: Sanitizer set-up without labeling.
4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Comply by : Jan 31, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Chest freezers in meat area with excess build-up in door glides.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs; and/or Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded
Comply by : Jan 31, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Leg of slicer broken and propped up with unsealed wood.