Taqueria El Torito LLC - Inspection Report
Address:6126 Independence Ave. Kansas City MO 64125
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 231-2007

Inspection details
Inspection Date21 April, 2017
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations8
Non-critical Violations8

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed plate used as a scoop for tortilla chips. Person in charge moved plate.
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 towels not stored in sanitizer. Person in charge placed towels in sanitizer.
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: Observed chlorine sanitizer testing over 200ppm. Person in charge deluted sanitizer.
7-101.11
Identifying Information - Containers of poisonous or toxic materials and personal care items do not bear a legible manufacturer's label.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed chemical spray bottle at dish area with no label. Person in charge labeled bottle.
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 no sanitizer at the start of the inspection. Person in charge made sanitizer.
6-301.12
Hand Drying Provision - Each handwashing lavatory or group of adjacent lavatories is not provided with Individual, disposable towels; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; or a heated-air hand drying device.
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no hand towels at hand sink by dry storage area. Person in charge supplied towels.
4-302.14
A test kit for measuring sanitizer concentration not provided
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no test strips in establishment at the time of the inspection. Person in charge found test strips.
4-101.11
Utensils/food-contact surfaces not made of safe, durable, smooth materials*
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed tongs with cracked and peeling handle grips. Person in charge discarded tongs.
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 build up on table top can opener. Person in charge cleaned can opener.
6-403.11
Employee accommodations not clearly designated for eating/drinking/smoking
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employee drink in storage area not in designated area. Person in charge discarded drink.
6-202.11
No protective shielding on light bulbs over exposed food/utensils/equipment
Comply by : Jul 20, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no protective shielding on 2 ceiling lights in prep area.
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
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed to go boxes on line stored with food contact surface upward. Person in charge inverted boxes.
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 shelled eggs stored on top shelf above ready to eat food in make table. Person in charge moved eggs to bottom shelf.
3-305.11
Food is not stored as required by the Food Code
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed canned peas stored on floor in storage area. Person in charge placed product on shelf.
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 beef soup below holding temperature of 135(see temperature log). Person in charge refridgerated soup.
5-204.11
Handwashing Facilities (loc./placement) - A handwashing facility is not located so as to allow convenient use by Employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and warewashing areas; and in, or immediately adjacent to, toilet rooms.
CRITICALComply by : Apr 24, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Line hand sink has been removed and access to sink for line cooks in not adequate for consistent hand washing through shift.