International House of Pancakes (IHOP) - Inspection Report
Address:4337 NE Chouteau TFWY Kansas City MO 64117
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 413-0600

Inspection details
Inspection Date30 July, 2015
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations10
Non-critical Violations11

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference		Violation & Comments
6-202.15
Openings to outside not protected against entry of pest as specified in the Food Code; and/or Protective barriers not provided for exterior walls/roofs
Comply by : Oct 28, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed gap along the bottom and left side of back door.
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.
CRITICALComply by : Aug 02, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Sanitizer buckets were reading above 400ppm for quaternary sanitizer. Automatic dispenser needs recalibration.
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 : Aug 02, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Upon arrival 0 of 8 employees had a food handler card. Manager with food manager's card arrived on site once employees contacted him about the inspection.
3-501.18
RTE PHF, Disposition - Ready-to-Eat, Potentially Hazardous Food was not discarded in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed several items in the coolers past the discard by dates on the labels. Manager removed items at the time of 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 several items in the coolers without date marking labels. Manager had employees correct on site.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Oct 28, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: [Repeat] Observed several areas with cracked/missing coving tiles and floor tiles missing by floor drain under dishwash area. Ceiling vent in storage area with heavy buildup. Buildup on ceiling vents at back door and women's restroom. Observed buildup along floor to wall junctures. Observed black buildup on wall above and below dishwashing area dump sink. Observed hole in wall above dishwash dump sink. Observed buildup and trash under server station hand sink area.
6-501.16
Mops not allowed to air dry after use; Sawdust/wood shavings/granular salt used on floors
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: .
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed mop stored in mop bucket of dirty water. Manager removed and hung mop for air drying.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Oct 28, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed buildup on shelving in the walk-in cooler and reach-in coolers. Observed buildup on the clean wares storage shelving.
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed single service cup stored in container of hot cocoa. Manager removed cup.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs; and/or Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded
Comply by : Oct 28, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: [Repeat] Reach-in cooler by fryer not holding temperatures at or below 41 degrees. Make table not holding temperatures at or below 41 degrees. Serve line salad make table cooler not holding temperatures at or below 41 degrees. Sink in disrepair in back storage room area. Microwave by cook line has a peeling surface inside and has rusted where the coating has come off. Manager discarded microwave at the time of inspection. Leak from hot water dispenser at coffee machine at server station.
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 : Aug 02, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Manager was unable to find information relating to the Employee Health Guidelines. Inspector discussed foodborne illness reporting agreement and guideline forms and provided copies of the KCMO standard forms to manager.
3-501.16
Cold Holding - Potentially hazardous cold food was not maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Aug 02, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Three coolers were holding ambient and food temperatures above 41 degrees (cook line make table, reach-in cooler next to fryer, and serve line salad make table) Manager removed and discarded potentially hazardous foods and called for service at the time of inspection.
4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Comply by : Oct 28, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed dust buildup on ice machine vents. Observed heavy buildup on the side and underside and piping around the dishwash area dump sink. Observed buildup on the underside of soda machine dispensers. Observed buildup on side of lid to ice cream freezer. [Repeat] Observed heavy buildup on the waffle iron.
6-501.111
Effective pest control measures not in place *; and/or Dead or trapped pest not removed from traps at adequate frequency
CRITICALComply by : Aug 02, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed fruit flies hovering around server station hand sink drain lines and floor drain.
4-901.11
Equipment/utensils not air dried after washing, rinsing & sanitizing
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed ice bucket stored upright at the ice maker. Manager inverted ice bucket to allow to drain water and air dry.
4-202.16
Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of crevices & designed to be easily cleanable; and/or Kick plates not removable for cleaning
Comply by : Oct 28, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed rusted shelving at the clean wares shelving by warewash area. Observed rusted shelving in the reach-in freezer.
6-501.113
Maintenance tools not properly stored; and/or Premises not free of unnecessary items/litter
Comply by : Oct 28, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: The premises shall be free of: (A) Items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: [REPEAT] Observed back storage room filled with boxes, maintenance items, and decorations.
6-303.11
Lighting intensity not adequate in food prep, storage & service areas
Comply by : Oct 28, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed light out in walk-in cooler. Observed light out over cook line.
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair *
CRITICALComply by : Aug 02, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: [Repeat] Observed leak from under the warewash dump sink area. Observed leak at the backflow prevention device on the mop sink faucet. Observed leak from seal under the warewash hand sink.
2-101.11
Assignment - The permit holder or designated person in charge was not present at the food establishment during all hours of operation.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Ensure that the permit holder or designated person in charge is present at the food establishment during all hours of operation.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: At the time of arrival, employees did not know who was the designated person in charge in the manager's absence. Manager arrived on site after being contacted by employees and was present for the remainder of the inspection.
3-302.11
Separation, Packaging & Segregation - Food was not protected from cross contamination according to the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Aug 02, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed uncovered food items in several coolers and freezers. Observed open bag of pancake mix in the dry storage area.