Texas Tom's Fried Chicken - Inspection Report
Address:5522 Independence Ave Kansas City MO 64123
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 231-5074

Inspection details
Inspection Date19 April, 2016
Inspection TypeComplaint
Critical Violations8
Non-critical Violations2

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
2-301.14
When to Wash - Food Employees did not clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms according to Food Code guidelines
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Employee did not wash hands or change gloves after touching dirty dishes at warewash sink and moving trash can before resuming food service tasks. Inspector instructed employee to wash according to the Code.
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: Hand sink blocked by front window blocked by trash can and with dishes stored in basin. Removed items.
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: No sanitizer set-up at the time of inspection. Employee made quaternary sanitizer to the appropriate concentration.
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: Employee drink stored at prep table with food next to hard taco shells and spices. Removed.
2-301.15
Where to Wash - Food Employees did not clean their hands in a handwashing lavatory or approved automatic handwashing facility.
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Employee washed hands in restroom lavatory during food service and did not use a kitchen hand sink. Inspector instructed employee to wash according to the Code.
4-703.11
Hot Water and Chemical - After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils are not sanitized in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Employee not sanitizing dishes at warewash sink after washing and rinsing. Employee stated using running water to sanitize. Inspector instructed employee to use immersion chemical or water >165F to sanitize after washing and rinsing.
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: Tomatoes, cheese slices, ambient not holding at 41F or below in make table. Make table was being serviced at the time of inspection. No standard operating procedures or indication on containers for using time as a publich health control. Inspector instructed person in charge to place potentially hazardous foods in ice bath while equipment is being serviced.
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 patties in reach-in freezer near B.I.B. rack not stored in a container, contacting the walls and lid of the freezer, and tops of carboard boxes. Discarded.
2-101.11
The Permit Holder shall require Food Employees and Conditional Employees to report to the Person In Charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through Food.
CRITICALComply by : Apr 22, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: No written employee health policy available at the time of inspection. Inspector provided template.
2-301.12
Cleaning Procedure - Food employees did not use the proper cleaning procedure to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Employee did not use soap during handwashing. Inspector instructed employee to wash according to the Code.