Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy - Inspection Report
Address:8541 NW Prairie View Rd Kansas City MO 64153
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 584-8557

Inspection details
Inspection Date01 October, 2018
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations9
Non-critical Violations7

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: Observed pink slim on catch plate of ice machine. Observed brown build up on interior ceiling of ice machine. Observed black build up on nozzle of bar soda gun. All equipment was cleaned at time of inspection.
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 container of shredded chicken, 2 pans of shredded pork, chorizo in walk in cooler not date marked. All items were date marked.
4-204.112
Temperature measuring devices are not located in accordance with the Food Code and/or are not easily readable
Comply by : Dec 30, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed temperature measuring device in pull make table.
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 : Oct 04, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed an excessive amount of gnats by soda machine.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs; and/or Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded
Comply by : Dec 30, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed pull make table not holding at a proper temperature of 41 degrees and below. (See temp log)
4-901.11
Equipment/utensils not air dried after washing, rinsing & sanitizing
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed wet stacked dishes on clean dish rack. All dishes were separated to air dry.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Dec 30, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed heavy dust build up on ceiling throughout kitchen. Observed heavy black build up on floor in front of and beneath expo station fryers.
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 sanitizer cloths stored on counters throughout kitchen. All towels were discarded.
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 chair blocking prep station hand sink. Chair was moved to designated location.
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.
CRITICALCorrected 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 person in charge bare hand contact shredded pork in meat walk in cooler. Meat was discarded.
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 debris on knives in storage rack at fry station. Knives were removed to be clean.
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 raw beef stored above pans black beans and red sauce in prep station make table. Make table was rearranged per food code.
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: Observed grilled chicken in heat drawer not holding at a proper temperature of 135 degrees and above. (See temp log). Chicken was reheated to 165 degrees.
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 below 200 ppm at expo station. Quat sanitizer was remade to 400 ppm.
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 sour cream, chopped tomatoes, par-cooked tuna, eggs, and pico in pull make table not holding at 41 degrees and below (See temp log). All foods were discarded.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Dec 30, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed excessive food debris on bottom shelf of oven.