Hy Vee Kitchen - Inspection Report
Address:8301 N. St. Clair Kansas City MO 64151
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 505-1000

Inspection details
Inspection Date18 November, 2015
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations9
Non-critical Violations8

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 box of raw chicken stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in freezer. Manager rearranged for correct storage.
4-101.11
Utensils/food-contact surfaces not made of safe, durable, smooth materials*
CRITICALComply by : Nov 21, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed several cracked plastic food containers at the Chinese storage shelving. Observed rubber spatulas in kitchen drawer with surface worn and cracked. Manager discarded at 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 items in the Chinese walk-in cooler dated with discard date 10 days after the prepared date. Manager discussed with employees the 7 day discard dating and changed labels Observed container of brisket in the walk-in cooler without a date label. Manager added label at inspection.
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
Comply by : Feb 16, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed boxes of single service items stored on the floor.
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.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed severely dented can of water chestnuts on storage rack. Manager discarded at inspection.
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair *
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Ware wash hand sink drain pipe was cracked and separated. Plumber called at inspection and replaced pipe.
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 fried rice hot holding in rice cooker less that 135 degrees. Employee removed for reheating. Observed sweet and sour chicken at Chinese serve line below 135 degrees. Employee removed for reheating.
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 container of olives nesting on top of container of sausage without protective covering in the pizza make table. Manager removed container at inspection.
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 buildup on the soda machine ice chutes, manager cleaned at inspection. Observed buildup on coffee machine dispenser surface.
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 sanitizer bucket at grill line less than 150ppm, manager remade to correct concentration. Observed no sanitizer buckets at the Chinese station, manager replaced buckets.
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: (A) Except as specified under ¶ (B) of this section, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; (B) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; (C) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under § 4-602.11 and 4-702.11; (D) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; (E) In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous; or (F) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 57°C (135°F) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under Subparagraph 4-602.11(D)(7).
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed scoop handle in flour inside flour bin. Observed employees hanging tongs off the side of hot case rail and oven handle. Observed spoon handle in chicken container at Chinese make table. Manager removed utensils for correct storage.
3-307.11
Food not protected from contamination by another source
Comply by : Feb 16, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed several items in the Chinese make table cooler without protective coverings.
3-305.11
Food is not stored as required by the Food Code
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed box of tortillas on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Observed turkey and box of pie on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Manager moved items at the inspection.
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: Employee apron in ware wash hand sink. Apron was removed at inspection.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Feb 16, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed broken/missing coving tiles next to kitchen walk-in cooler, across from walk-in cooler, and next to Chinese walk-in freezer. Observed grease buildup on the floor under fryer station. Observed FRP wall board separating from wall at corner across from walk-in cooler. Observed food spillage on the floor of the walk-in cooler.
4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Comply by : Feb 16, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Dust buildup on fan guards in both walk-in coolers. Observed buildup on Chinese make table door gaskets. Observed buildup on exterior of grill station make table and freezer. Observed food debris inside grill freezer. Observed food debris in tracks of display case.
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 wet/dirty wiping clothes on counters and storage shelving. Manager removed at inspection.