Zocalo Mexican Cuisine & Tequileria - Inspection Report
Address:620 W. 48th St. Kansas City MO 64112
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 756-5555

Inspection details
Inspection Date12 December, 2014
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations8
Non-critical Violations10

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
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: Excessive buildup on coffee machine between metal top and filter. Person in Charge cleaned to remove buildup. Discussed cleaning frequency.
4-101.11
Utensils/food-contact surfaces not made of safe, durable, smooth materials*
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Wire skimmer observed in disrepair; wires peeling off frame. Utensil discarded. Discussed monitoring utensils and other food-contact surfaces to ensure they are made of safe, durable and smooth materials.
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: 2 chemical spray bottles hanging off handsink at server side station. Items moved by Person in Charge.
6-101.11
Materials for floors/walls/ceilings not smooth, durable, & easily cleanable under normal use
Comply by : Mar 12, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Coving peeling off wall in basement near hot water heater. Wall throughout back storage space not made of smooth, durable and easily cleanable material.
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: Large container of spicy tomato sauce with an internal temperature above 41F (see temp log). Item date marked days prior to inspection. Large container of tomatillo sauce in walk-in with an internal temperature above 41F (see temp log). Item made prior to date of inspection. Items discarded as they did not meet the time/temp requirements for food safety.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Mar 12, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Food splatter, etc. on sides of grill cooklline equipment. Dust buildup on fanguard of Pepsi cooler. Buildup on walk-in shelves. Dust buildup on hoodvents above grill area on cookline.
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.
Comply by : Mar 12, 2015
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: No handwashing sign in basement bathroom. Signage provided.
4-501.14
Warewashing equipment not cleaned before use & every 24 hours; Warewashing machine not operated per data plate
Comply by : Mar 12, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Black buildup on interior door of bar chemical warewashing machine. Discussed cleaning frequency with employee and Person in Charge.
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Knife in sanitizer on cookline. Spatula stored in container with handle in direct contact with dessert. Utensils moved by Person in Charge. Discussed in-use utensil storage.
6-202.11
No protective shielding on light bulbs over exposed food/utensils/equipment
Comply by : Mar 12, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Missing light shield in basement over soda bag-in-a-box product. Advised correction.
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: Mildew on soda gun at bar. Mildew on soda gun at bar (server-side). Buildup on table mounted can opener. All items cleaned to remove buildup. Discussed cleaning frequency and methods with Person in Charge.
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: Open employee beverage on top of shelving over clean plate ware and food. Employee pasta plate on prep table next to cutting board where ready-to-eat foods (garnishes) being prepped. Employee observed with gum in mouth while on cookline at beginning of inspection. Food and beverage discarded. Gum discarded.
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 12, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Splatter and food debris on interior of microwave on cookline. Discussed cleaning cooking and baking equipment at least once every 24 hrs per Food Code.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Mar 12, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Dust buildup behind ice machine. Advsied correction.
2-301.12
Cleaning Procedure - Food employees did not use the proper cleaning procedure to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms.
CRITICALComply by : Dec 15, 2014
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed staff wash hands then use newly cleaned hands to turn off faucet rather than a paper towel so as not to recontaminate hands. Discussed cleaning procedure with Person in Charge.
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: Chemical spray bottles stored hanging off handsink at sever side station. Items removed. Discussed using handsinks for handwashing only (no dumping; no storage, etc.).
3-305.11
Food is not stored as required by the Food Code
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Soda bag-in-a-box on floor in basement storage. Item moved by Person in Charge.
6-501.111
Effective pest control measures not in place *; and/or Dead or trapped pest not removed from traps at adequate frequency
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Live roach observed on wall leading into basement. Person in Charge killed roach and discarded. Person in Charge provided invoice for pest services on same day as inspection (12-12-14). Invoice did state the basement had been serviced for roaches and other pests. Discussed maintaining routine services, increasing frequency when live activity is observed and/or addressing physical facility issues.