Cupinis - Inspection Report
Address:1809 Westport Kansas City MO 64111
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 753-7662

Inspection details
Inspection Date09 February, 2016
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations8
Non-critical Violations12

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
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 container of butter on tray with sauces with no temperature control above 41 degrees. Employee discarded at inspection.
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair *
CRITICALComply by : Feb 12, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed water leaking from the three compartment sink middle basin drain line.
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 meatballs in sauce at hot steam table below 135 degrees. Employee reheated meatballs, temperatures after heating were at 195 degrees. Observed containers of meatballs & sausage sauce, cream sauce, and 3 salami sauce setting out on tray without temperature control and below 135 degrees. Employee discarded at inspection.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs; and/or Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded
Comply by : May 09, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed scratched cutting board at make table.
4-602.12
Cooking & Baking Equipment - The food-contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment are not cleaned at least every 24 hours and/or the cavities and door seals of microwave ovens are not cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure.
Comply by : May 09, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed buildup and non-smooth surface on top inside of upper right microwave.
7-201.11
Separation, Storage - Poisonous or toxic materials are not stored in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed chemical spray bottles stored next to single service to go containers. Manager moved to allow for separation.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : May 09, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed hole in the wall above kitchen hand sink. Observed exposed insulation in back kitchen prep/storage area. Observed buildup on the floors and walls in the kitchen around the cooking and prep areas. Observed soda syrup spillage on the floor in the basement under the soda bag in box storage rack. Observed damaged/stained ceiling tiles in the men's restroom, women's restroom, and restroom hallway (REPEAT) These tiles must be replaced with non-absorbent materials, smooth and easily cleanable.
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 : May 09, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed box with single service cups on the floor behind the front service counter.
4-601.11
Food Contact Clean to Sight and Touch - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils was not clean to sight and touch.
CRITICALComply by : Feb 12, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed pink buildup on the catch plate of the ice machine. Observed food debris and buildup on food contact surfaces of meat slicer stored in prep area.
6-501.110
Designated dressing rooms/lockers not used by employees
Comply by : May 09, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employee mobile phone stored on back kitchen prep counter. Observed employee beverage container stored on table next to salt/pepper shakers.
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 open containers of sauces and butter stored on a baking sheet on top of a trash can. Manager removed at the time of inspection.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : May 09, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed buildup on the canned good storage rack. Observed food spillage at the bottom of the reach-in freezer.
7-102.11
Common Name, Working Containers - Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies are not clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle at front service counter. Manager labeled at the time of inspection.
4-101.110
Nonscratching utensil not used with nonstick coatings; and/or Nonfood-contact surfaces not made of durable, smooth materials
Comply by : May 09, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed cardboard, foil, and tape lining the bottom shelf of prep table.
4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Comply by : May 09, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed grease buildup on the panels of the hood vent system. Observed buildup on the exterior side of oven. Observed food debris on exterior of the meat slicer. Observed buildup on the front service hand sink faucet handles.
6-303.11
Lighting intensity not adequate in food prep, storage & service areas
Comply by : May 09, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed light out over oven. Observed no lighting inside pepsi reach-in cooler, Aquafina reach-in cooler, and refrigerator in the back prep area.
3-307.11
Food not protected from contamination by another source
Comply by : May 09, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed several food containers of sauces in reach-in coolers without protective coverings. Observed exposed insulation on top of wall above back prep counter where meat slicer is also stored.
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 quat based sanitizer bucket in the kitchen measuring at 500ppm. Manager diluted to correct concentration range.
6-201.11
Floors/walls/ceilings not smooth & easily cleanable; and/or Utility lines unnecessarily exposed
Comply by : May 09, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed several areas of wooden flooring behind front service counter and in front of beverage station with holes in the floor that go all the way through the wood. Observed numerous areas in the kitchen where the linoleum floor covering is torn, cracked, broken, or pieces are missing.
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 : May 09, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed wet wiping cloths stored out on prep tables.