Blue Grotto - Inspection Report
Address:6324 Brookside Plaza Kansas City MO 64113
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 361-3473

Inspection details
Inspection Date04 September, 2015
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations7
Non-critical Violations4

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
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 bacon and sausage stored above raw seafood in the walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged according to the Food Code.
4-702.11
Before Use After Cleaning - Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are not sanitized before use after cleaning.
CRITICALComply by : Sep 07, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket stored in the basin of the hand sink near the oven below 150ppm.
6-202.11
No protective shielding on light bulbs over exposed food/utensils/equipment
Comply by : Dec 03, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no light shield over the light bulbs in the basement dry storage.
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 : Sep 07, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed 1 live cockroach in the basement area.
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.
CRITICALComply by : Sep 07, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed consumption ice being used as coolant ice at the bar.
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.
CRITICALComply by : Sep 07, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed scented bleach in the warewashing area.
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.
CRITICALComply by : Sep 07, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed 0 out 5 employees with food handler cards.
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 heavy cream in the bar chest cooler above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See temp log. Person in charge 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 sanitizer bucket stored in the basin of the hand sink near the pizza oven. Person in charge corrected.
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Comply by : Dec 03, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed bowl being used as a scoop stored in the green beans container in the reach-in cooler. Observed bowl being used as a scoop stored in the pickled beets sauce in the walk-in cooler. Observed pizza spatula store in between the make-table and the prep table.
3-501.15
Cooling methods not in accordance with time and temperature criteria as specified in the Food Code
Comply by : Dec 03, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed sausage cooling at room temperature when food is below 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated that sausage was cooked 1 hour prior to inspection.