El Paso del Norte (deli) - Inspection Report
Address:3430 Independence Ave Kansas City MO 64124
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 510-3274

Inspection details
Inspection Date09 February, 2017
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations8
Non-critical Violations9

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
4-502.13
Single-service and single service articles, use limitation
Comply by : May 10, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Single-service spoon stored in cream cheese container at walk-in cooler.
4-101.11
Utensils/food-contact surfaces not made of safe, durable, smooth materials*
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Chicharrones stored loosely in cardboard box. Tortillas stored loosely in non food-grade grocery bags by front cook area and in bakery area. Foods were removed to approved containers.
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: Tamales in display warmer not hot holding at 135F or above. Removed for reheating.
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: Eggs on counter without active temperature control holding at 65F. Person in charge chose to discard. See temp log. Tamales and hominy on counter without active temperature control holding above 41F. Removed to functioning cooler. See temp log. Rotisserie chicken, cheese, ambient of front display cooler not cold holding at 41F or below. Items stored over 4 hours discarded. Person in charge adjusted temperature and ambient reached 41F or below during inspection. See temp log.
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Comply by : May 10, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Tongs hanging on oven handle contacting oven door. Bulk sugar scoop handle contacting sugar.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : May 10, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Excess build-up in bottom left bakery area oven. Debris throughout make table reach-ins and gaskets. Excess debris around door jams and interior of chest freezer by cook line area. Excess build-up on sides of front flat top grill. Build-up throughout cook line equipment.
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: Spray bottle by 3-compartment sink without labeling. Sanitizer buckets throughout establishment without labeling. Person in charge labeled all items.
6-301.14
Handwashing Signage - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees and/or is not clearly visible to food employees.
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Provide handwashing signage at all handsinks and handwashing lavatories used by food employees and that are clearly visible to food employees.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Handwash signage not provided at back of house bakery hand sink. Inspector provided.
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 : Feb 12, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: No date marking was observed throughout the deli side of the establishment.
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 pork above cooked ground beef in walk-in cooler. Rearranged according to the Code.
4-601.11
Food Contact Clean to Sight and Touch - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils was not clean to sight and touch.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Utensils and container on bottom shelf of wooden prep table in deli with dried food debris and build-up. Removed for warewashing.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs; and/or Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded
Comply by : May 10, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Kick plates of cold holding equipment throughout absent. Gear cover plate at bakery ovens absent.
3-302.12
Food storage containers are not identified with common name of food
Comply by : May 10, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Bulk containers throughout without labeling.
6-201.11
Floors/walls/ceilings not smooth & easily cleanable; and/or Utility lines unnecessarily exposed
Comply by : May 10, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Exposed insulation at ceiling above 3-compartment sink.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : May 10, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Heavy food build-up throughout floor around pallet storage near tortilla machine. Build-up on floors around cook line.
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 : May 10, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Cabinet interiors at front bakery area with unsealed, absorbent particle board.
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: Manual slicer used yesterday with food build-up throughout. Removed for warewashing. Mechanical slicer used yesterday with build-up throughout blade and blade guards. Person in charge began cleaning.