The Levee Bar and Grill (Restaurant) - Inspection Report
Address:	16 W 43rd St Kansas City MO 64111
Establishment Type:	Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:	(816) 561-5565
Inspection details
Inspection Date	14 December, 2018
Inspection Type	Routine
Critical Violations	8
Non-critical Violations	7

Violation Details
Regulation Code Reference	Violation & Comments
8-304.11	At time of inspection by authorized REGULATORY AUTHORITY inspectors: (1) A certified food service operations manager must be present in the food service area and on duty at all times of business operation, and must present a FOOD MANAGER PERMIT or card to the authorized REGULATORY AUTHORITY inspector at the time of inspection, or; (2) For food service operations where no manager is certified, eighty percent (80%) of required food handler staff shall obtain a (3) three years FOOD HANLDER CARD from the City of Kansas City, Missouri Health Department either upon completion of a FOOD HANDLER'S course through the Health Department or upon the Health Department's approval of a comparable FOOD HANDLER PERMIT or card from another provider. CRITICAL Comply by : Dec 17, 2018 RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed 0 out of 1 employees with valid food handler cards.
4-602.13	Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue Comply by : Mar 14, 2019 RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed buildup in the reach-in freezer.
3-305.14	Unpackaged food not protected from environmental contamination during prep Corrected On Site RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed uncovered meat being stored in the walk-in cooler. Employee covered container and placed back in walk-in cooler.
3-304.12	In-use utensils not properly stored between uses Comply by : Mar 14, 2019 RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed spatula being stored on ansul system of grill. Observed utensils not being stored with the handle up by the make table. Employee re-arranged utensils for proper storage.
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: Observed a squeegee being stored in handwashing sink in food prep area. Employee removed from hand sink.
3-202.15	Package Integrity - Food packages were not in good condition and did not appear to protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. CRITICAL Corrected On Site RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed one dented can of tomato sauce in the dry goods area. Person in charge discarded at time of inspection.
6-301.12	Hand Drying Provision - Each handwashing lavatory or group of adjacent lavatories is not provided with Individual, disposable towels; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; or a heated-air hand drying device. Comply by : Mar 14, 2019 RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed bar hand sink to have no paper towels. Observed food prep area hand sink to not have paper towels. Observed back bar hand sink to not have paper towels.
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. CRITICAL Comply by : Dec 17, 2018 RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed cutting board and can opener being stored on top of uncovered lettuce at the food prep make table. Employee removed items at time of inspection.
3-301.11	Food employees may not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. CRITICAL Corrected On Site RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Food employees shall minimize bare hand and arm contact with exposed food that is not in a ready-to-eat form. OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employee have bare hand contact with ready-to-eat lettuce upon removing utensils from food. Employee was instructed to discard lettuce.
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. CRITICAL Corrected On Site RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed container of shredded pork in the reach-in cooler to not have a date label. Employee put a date label on container.
6-303.11	Lighting intensity not adequate in food prep, storage & service areas Comply by : Mar 14, 2019 RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed one light out above grill area.
7-207.12	Refrigereted Medicines, Storage - Medicines belonging to employees or to children in a day care center that require refrigeration and are stored in a food refrigerator were not stored in a package or container and kept inside a covered, leakproof container that is identified as a container for the storage of medicines; and/or were not located so they are inaccessible to children. CRITICAL Corrected On Site RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed uncovered container containing an insulin pen on the top shelf in the reach-in cooler. Employee removed container, labeled container, placed a lid on container, and placed on the bottom shelf in the reach-in cooler.
4-602.11	Eq. & Food-Contact-Cleaning Frequency - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned according to the Food Code. CRITICAL Comply by : Dec 17, 2018 RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed buildup on two of three soda nozzles in bar area.
5-205.15	Plumbing system not maintained in good repair * CRITICAL Comply by : Dec 17, 2018 RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed leak coming from faucet of 3-compartment sink. *NOT CRITICAL*.
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean Comply by : Mar 14, 2019 RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed buildup on floor behind upstairs bar. Observed buildup on floor behind back bar.