Jose Pepper's Liberty LLC - Inspection Report
Address:9050 NE Barry Rd. Kansas City MO 64157
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 415-3155

Inspection details
Inspection Date04 April, 2018
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations8
Non-critical Violations6

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
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
Comply by : Jul 03, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed stained hand sink in bar beverage area.
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: Observed clean plates with debris on rim stored above prep table. All plates were removed to be washed.
4-901.11
Equipment/utensils not air dried after washing, rinsing & sanitizing
Comply by : Jul 03, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observe dishes wet stacked above mechanical dishwasher.
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: Observed quat sanitizer bucket at prep station below 200-400 ppm. Sanitizer was remade to correct concentration.
3-304.11
Food Contact with Equipment & Utensils - Food was allowed to contact surfaces of equipment and utensils that are not cleaned as specified according to the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed soiled towel stored directly on top of uncovered tortillas shells on prep table. Tortillas shells were discarded.
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 used cloths stored on prep counters throughout kitchen. All towels were place in sanitizer buckets.
4-903.11
Single-service/use items not stored as specified in the Food Code; and/or Single-service/use items stored in prohibited areas
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed single service containers not in inverted on storage rack above server station. Single service items were inverted.
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 cooked beef in make table above 41 degrees and below. Beef was discarded.
3-501.19
Time as a Public Health Control - Potentially hazardous food before cooking, or for ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food that is displayed or held for service for immediate consumption was not marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed cooked chicken on stove top without a time stamp. Chicken was time stamped 4 hours from prep time.
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed handle of scoop in direct contact with shredded cheese in drill drawer. Observed scoop buried in salt container. All scoops were removed from seasonings.
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: Observed uncovered desert shells directly next to sanitizer bucket on prep counter storage shelf. Sanitizer was moved to designated location.
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 cooked beef in make table without a date mark. Beef was discarded. Observed cooked chicken in make table not date marked Chicken was discarded. Observed slice cheese in out of original packaging without a date mark. Cheese was date marked. Observed cooked tamales in walk in cooler without a date mark. Tamales were date marked.
4-602.11
Eq. & Food-Contact-Cleaning Frequency - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned according to the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Apr 07, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed brown build up on catch plate of bar beverage area ice machine.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Jul 03, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed heavy build up floor beneath make tables. Observed heavy build up around fryers. Observed excessive debris at chip station in bar beverage area. Observed excessive build up on floor and wall around dishwash area.