Carniceria El Torito (Deli) - Inspection Report
Address:4901 St John Ave Kansas City MO 64123
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 920-5307

Inspection details
Inspection Date15 December, 2015
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations13
Non-critical Violations8

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
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 : Dec 18, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Establishment does not have an employee health policy in place. Inspector provided forms to the establishment.
6-301.14
Handwashing Signage - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees and/or is not clearly visible to food employees.
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Provide handwashing signage at all handsinks and handwashing lavatories used by food employees and that are clearly visible to food employees.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: No handwashing sign posted at the handsink in the meat area where hot box with prepped food is stored in. Inspector provided sign.
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 bucket set-up in the kitchen area. Employee made a chlorine one at proper concentration.
3-501.16
Cold Holding - Potentially hazardous cold food was not maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Dec 18, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Blood sausage in the Coca Cola Reach-in cooler at internal temperature of 60 F. Inspector observed that food item stored on working table before.
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
Comply by : Mar 14, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Mop bucket blocking handsink in the employee restroom.
4-301.11
Cooling, heating, & holding equipment not sufficient in number and/or capacity
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Shell eggs received and stored on floor at internal temperature of 60 F. Eggs were placed in the walk-in cooler.
7-206.12
Rodent Bait Stations - Rodent bait is not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: A home made open trap stored under shelf in upstairs dry storage. Discarded.
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: Degreaser in an spray bottle not labeled with common name of the product. Employee labeled it.
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: Observed open employee drinks on counter top of working table in the meat area. Employee removed the drinks.
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 : Mar 14, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Post the permit in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to Consumers
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: 2014 Food Permit posted. Must have 2015 posted.
6-101.11
Materials for floors/walls/ceilings not smooth, durable, & easily cleanable under normal use
Comply by : Mar 14, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Water damaged ceiling above 3 compartment sink.
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: Home made green and red salsas in the Coca Cola reach-in cooler not date marked. Employee date marked them.
4-101.11
Utensils/food-contact surfaces not made of safe, durable, smooth materials*
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Cracked ice scoop stored in ice machine. Discarded. A sanitizer bucket used to stored food in it. Observed green sauce stored in a sanitizer bucket in the Coca Cola reach-in cooler. Food was discarded. Discussed with employees.
3-403.11
Reheating for Hot Holding - Potentially hazardous food or Ready-to-eat food was not reheated for hot holding in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed rice on working table to be at internal temperature of 67.5*. Employee stated she just reheated it. Rice was reheated again to 165 F.
2-402.11
Hair restraints & clothes that cover body hair not worn by employees
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Employee working in the kitchen wearing not hair restraint. A hair net was provided.
7-202.11
Restriction - Poisonous or toxic materials that are not required for the operation and maintenance of a food establishment, such as for the cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and utensils and the control of insects and rodents, are allowed in the food establishment.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: A can of RAID pesticide store in shelf in basement storage. Discarded.
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 : Dec 18, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Food Handler Card audit: 0 out of 2 employees =0% No certified manager in the food service area at time of inspection and less than 80% of food handler staff possess a food handler card.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs; and/or Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded
Comply by : Mar 14, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Tape around borders of display hot box in meat area. Broken gaskets in display hot box doors. Rusty racks in Coca cola Reach-in cooler.
3-501.16
Hot Holding - Potentially hazardous hot food was not maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Dec 18, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Chicharrones (pork meat and skin) in hot box at internal temperature of 126 F. Food is delivered from another store. Food was taken back to the stored that delivered it.
3-304.13
Linens & napkins used in contact with food as prohibited by the Food Code
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Wiping cloths used as liner in metal pans under food for sell. Removed.
4-601.11
Food Contact Clean to Sight and Touch - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils was not clean to sight and touch.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Food debris build up in fryer baskets from the day before. Baskets were washed, rinsed and sanitized.