Kato - Inspection Report
Address:6340 NW Barry Rd Kansas City MO 64154
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 584-8883

Inspection details
Inspection Date14 November, 2016
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations7
Non-critical Violations5

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
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 tempura shrimp in the make table (right side) reach-in cooler with an internal temperature above 41F. Person in charge removed to walk-in cooler to cool down.
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 17, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed one live baby roach crawling on a cutting board in the rice prep area. Person in charge removed roach and had cutting board washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Observed dead baby roach on top of a box of to-go bags in the back storage room. Observed two dead roaches (one juvenile, one adult) on the floor below the electrical boxes in the back storage room.
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 buildup on soda gun nozzle at the bar. Person in charge cleaned at time of inspection.
2-402.11
Hair restraints & clothes that cover body hair not worn by employees
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employees preparing sushi without hair restraint. Employee put on a hat.
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: Observed bleach sanitizer at the sushi line with a concentration above 100ppm. Person in charge diluted to 100ppm.
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 the counter at the serving station and not in sanitizer. Person in charge removed.
4-101.11
Utensils/food-contact surfaces not made of safe, durable, smooth materials*
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed pork belly stored inside grocery-style bags in the walk-in freezer. Person in charge removed from plastic bag and wrapped food in plastic wrap.
6-403.11
Employee accommodations not clearly designated for eating/drinking/smoking
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employee drink stored above clean glassware in serving station. Person in charge removed to designated area.
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 grilled chicken stored in the make table (left side) reach-in cooler to have an internal temperature above 70F after being cooled for 2 hours. Person in charge reheated. Discussed with employee.
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 no date on the eel in the BevAir reach-in cooler (left side) on the sushi line. Person in charge stated the eel had been in the cooler overnight and added a date.
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed tongs hanging on the prep cart handle on the cart next to the wok line. Tongs were removed to warewash area. Observed scoop at rice prep table stored in a container of standing water. Water was poured out.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs; and/or Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded
Comply by : Feb 12, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed soda fountain at the server station not working. Person in charge stated a new machine was ordered. Observed ice buildup on the condenser pipes of the walk-in freezer.