Lutfi's Fried Fish - Inspection Report
Address:3037 Main Kansas City MO 64108
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli 0-5 Employees
Phone No.:(816) 960-3474

Inspection details
Inspection Date23 July, 2016
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations9
Non-critical Violations3

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
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
Comply by : Oct 21, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of prep counter where food items were being prepared.
3-501.12
Frozen PHF not slacked in accordance with the Food Code; and/or PHS not thawed in accorance with the Food Code
Comply by : Oct 21, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Frozen turkey leg thawing on counter top. Frozen fish being thawed in prep sink with stagnant water.
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.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Bleach sanitizer above 100PPM in front prep area. PIC made to appropriate concentration.
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: Fried breakfast potatoes not hot holding at or above 135F on counter top. PIC discarded item.
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 heavy build up on table mounted can opener blade. PIC had item cleaned.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Oct 21, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Excessive build up observed on extra steamer table in storage area. Build up of items in corner next to soda machine.
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: Open containers of employee drinks on prep counter.PIC discarded items. Employee foods being eaten on prep counter. PIC discarded items.
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 chicken above red beans and rice in walk in cooler. PIC removed and placed in proper stacking. Observed raw shell eggs above cole slaw and ready to eat foods in cook line coke cooler. PIC removed items and placed in proper stacking.
7-201.11
Separation, Storage - Poisonous or toxic materials are not stored in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Jul 26, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed butane canisters stored next to corn meal on prep table next to fryer. PIC removed items and placed in appropriate location.
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 dented pasta sauce can on bottom seam. PIC moved item to disposition area.
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair *
CRITICALComply by : Jul 26, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Leak observed from left faucet of mop sink.
4-202.11
Food-contact surfaces not smooth & easily accessible for cleaning *; CIP equipment not easily cleanable
CRITICALComply by : Jul 26, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Plastic spatula used for cooking melted and in disrepair. PIC discarded item. Hard wood oak broken and in disrepair. Item used for cooking as food contact surface. PIC discarded item.