Gringo Loco-Neighborhood Market (deli) - Inspection Report
Address:3825 Independence Ave Kansas City MO 64124
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 231-9501

Inspection details
Inspection Date19 April, 2017
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations18
Non-critical Violations10

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
2-301.12
Cleaning Procedure - Food employees did not use the proper cleaning procedure to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Employee did not use soap during hand washing procedure. Discussed with person in charge and employees.
2-301.14
When to Wash - Food Employees did not clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms according to Food Code guidelines
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Employee did not wash hands after eating and before performing food service. Employee washed hands according to the Code.
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 beef stored above ready-to-eat items in large walk-in cooler. Employee 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: Food-contact surfaces of utensils contacting shelf above hot food area three-compartment sink with build-up. Cleaned and sanitized utensils and shelf.
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: Employee using water to clean food- and non-food contact surfaces in the hot food prep area. Instructed employee to use sanitizing solution. No sanitizer provided in the hot food area. Employee made to appropriate concentration. Three-compartment sink set-up in deli area with wash water in third basin and sanitizer in fourth basin. Instructed employees to use 3 basins to wash, rinse, sanitize.
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: Beef in large stock pot stored in large walk-in cooler, prepared 2 days ago, not holding at 41F or below. Discarded.
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: Beef was allowed to cool in large covered stock pot in large walk-in cooler, and did not reach 41F or below in 6 hours or less. Discarded. Person in charge stated item is placed in the freezer to cool. Discussed proper cooling methods with person in charge and employees. Inspector provided handout.
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: Numerous potentially hazardous foods in steam wells and hot display case not hot holding at 135F or above. Removed for reheating to 165F. Water in steam wells below 135F. Person in charge adjusted temperature dials.
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: Large containers of pork on counter without active temperature control or prep not cold holding at 41F or below. Discussed prep time, temperature, and batch sizes with person in charge and employees. Removed foods to coolers.
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: Salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo, prepared in establishment and held in Coke 1-door cooler for retail sale without date marking. Employees applied correct dates.
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 Raid spray observed next to large walk-in cooler and by the retail deli display cases. Discarded.
7-205.11
Incidental Food Contact Criteria - Criteria Lubricants with incidental food contact, which are used on food-contact surfaces, on bearings and gears located on or within food-contact surfaces, or on bearings and gears that are located so that lubricants may leak, drip, or be forced into food or onto food-contact surfaces did not meet the requirements specified in the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Non food-grade lubricants used on bearings of mechanical slicers. Discarded. Discussed with employees and person in charge.
7-206.12
Rodent Bait Stations - Rodent bait is not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station.
CRITICALComply by : Apr 22, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Uncovered block of rodent bait on floor in corner behind large walk-in cooler.
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair *
CRITICALComply by : Apr 22, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Establishment must utilize adjacent three-compartment sinks in hot food areas or retail deli areas.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Major three-compartment sink back up at 3-bay sink behind the food service areas in the empty basin and from the adjacent floor drain.
3-305.11
Food is not stored as required by the Food Code
Comply by : Jul 18, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Chiles stored on ground in rear dry storage area.
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: Employee eating in the food service area while performing food service tasks. Employee ceased. Open employee food on prep table next to food items and utensils. Removed. Uncovered open beverages on cutting boards and prep tables next to food items and utensils. Removed. Opened employee beverages stored contacting ice in the ice machine. Removed.
3-303.11
Ice as a coolant for exterior surfaces is used as food; and/or Packaged foods stored in direct contact with water/ice during display
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Beverages stored contacting ice inside the ice machine. Removed.
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.
CRITICALComply by : Apr 22, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Sanitizer buckets throughout without labeling.
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 in retail deli area above 200ppm. Remade to appropriate concentration.
4-501.116
Concentration of sanitizer solution not determined by use of test kit
Comply by : Jul 18, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Test strips not utilized to make chlorine sanitizer to appropriate concentration.
4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Comply by : Jul 18, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Excess build-up on ventilation hood filters in hot food area ventilation hood.
6-201.11
Floors/walls/ceilings not smooth & easily cleanable; and/or Utility lines unnecessarily exposed
Comply by : Jul 18, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Ceiling tiles absent around walk-in coolers.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Jul 18, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Flooring in area by walk-in coolers in disrepair with pits, crevices. Water damage observed on structure ceiling above walk-in coolers.
6-202.11
No protective shielding on light bulbs over exposed food/utensils/equipment
Comply by : Jul 18, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Light shielding absent on fixture by walk-in coolers.
3-502.11
Variance Requirement - The food establishment did not obtain a variance before smoking food, curing food, using food additives or adding components such as vinegar, packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, operating a molluscan shellfish life-support system display tank used to store and display shellfish that are offered for human consumption, custom processing animals that are for personal use as food and not for sale or service in a food establishment, or preparing food by another method that is determined by the regulatory authority to require a variance.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Establishment dehydrating beef to render as shelf stable jerky. without a HACCP plan or variance. Discarded.
6-501.113
Maintenance tools not properly stored; and/or Premises not free of unnecessary items/litter
Comply by : Jul 18, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Unused equipment in area by walk-in coolers.
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: Ready-to-eat pork date-marked >10 days ago. Discarded.
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 : Jul 18, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Establishment not operating in a manner that conforms to the Food Code.