Los Sauces Mexican Restaurant - Inspection Report
Address:410 NW Englewood Road Kansas City MO 64118
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 453-4093

Inspection details
Inspection Date24 September, 2015
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations7
Non-critical Violations12

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
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 a pan stored in the kitchen handwashing sink, corrected on site. Observed wet rags stored at the server station hand sink, corrected on site.
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 : Dec 23, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed wet wiping cloths stored out by the cook line and the hand sink.
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 food temperatures in the three door reach-in cooler above 41 degrees. Employees discarded food items and/or moved to another cooler as appropriate.
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair *
CRITICALComply by : Sep 27, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Upon testing the three compartment sink by filling and releasing two sink basins water backed up into the third sink and then water overflowed out the top of the grease trap flooding the floor. Employees called for plumbing service at the time of inspection.
8-304.11
Upon acceptance of the permit issued by the regulatory authority, the permit holder in order to retain the permit shall: (A) Post the permit in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to Consumers;
Comply by : Dec 23, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Post the permit in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to Consumers
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: No health permit posted in the establishment.
3-305.11
Food is not stored as required by the Food Code
Comply by : Dec 23, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed open bag of rice stored on the floor of the dry storage room.
7-201.11
Separation, Storage - Poisonous or toxic materials are not stored in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they can not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: (A) Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning;S and (B) Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. This paragraph does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed single service cutlery stored on shelf with cleaning agents. Employees arranged for correct storage at the time of inspection.
6-501.19
Toilet room doors not kept closed except during cleaning/maintenance
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Women's restroom door was propped open at the time of inspection. Corrected on site.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs; and/or Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded
Comply by : Dec 23, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed torn door gaskets on the three door reach-in cooler.
3-307.11
Food not protected from contamination by another source
Comply by : Dec 23, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed several open bags of food in the dry storage room. Observed food items without a covering on them in the reach-in coolers.
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed bowl stored in container of chicken in the reach-in cooler. Observed ice scoop lying in ice bin with handle touching the ice. Employees removed items for correct storage at the time of inspection.
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 27, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: 1 out of 3 employees had a food handler card at the time of inspection = 33%.
4-302.14
A test kit for measuring sanitizer concentration not provided
Comply by : Dec 23, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: No quaternary test strips available to test sanitizer.
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 tilapia stored above ready to eat foods in the reach-in freezer. Employees rearranged for correct storage at the time of inspection.
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 in the kitchen or server station at the time of inspection. Employees replaced quat based sanitizer spray bottle at the inspection.
4-101.11
Utensils/food-contact surfaces not made of safe, durable, smooth materials*
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed tomato puree stored in open can in the reach-in cooler. Employee removed the item. Three door reach-in cooler was holding food temperatures above 41 degrees and ambient temperature above 41 degrees for the majority of the inspection time until finally dropping to 41.
5-501.17
Receptacle in women's toilet room not covered
Comply by : Dec 23, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: No covered waste receptacle in the women's restroom.
4-301.14
Ventilation hood not adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed panel missing from hood ventilation system. Employee stated they had removed it for cleaning earlier this week and had not yet replaced it. Employees corrected on site.
4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Comply by : Dec 23, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed dust buildup on the ventilation fan in the dry storage room.