Gringo Loco-Neighborhood Market (deli) - Inspection Report
Address:3825 Independence Ave Kansas City MO 64124
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 231-9501

Inspection details
Inspection Date06 July, 2016
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations7
Non-critical Violations11

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
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.
CRITICALComply by : Jul 09, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Salsas, pico, sauces, packaged in facility and stored in pepsi display cooler without date marking.
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: Shelled eggs stored above ready-to-eat items in pepsi cooler. Removed to bottom shelf. Sugar container on bottom shelf of prep table with food debris and without lid. Removed debris and person in charge provided lid. Breading containers without lids stored below maintance, clothing, other items. Person in charge provided lids.
6-202.11
No protective shielding on light bulbs over exposed food/utensils/equipment
Comply by : Oct 04, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Lights not shielded in pepsi salsa, pico, sauce display cooler.
6-501.112
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests.
Comply by : Oct 04, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Few mouse droppings observed along wall of utilty closet. One dead roach observed in condenser area of true make table.
3-305.11
Food is not stored as required by the Food Code
Comply by : Oct 04, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Food items on floor throughout deli walk-in cooler.
3-501.14
Cooling - Cooked potentially hazardous food was not cooled in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Beef stew, beans, cooked night before, not holding at 41F or below in deli walk-in cooler. Discarded.
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: Chicken wings not holding at 135F or above in steam well display case. Removed for reheating.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Oct 04, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Approximately 15 gallons of standing waste water in basement. [CRITICAL, Comply by July 9th, 2016]
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 04, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Steam table shelf with absorbent particle board. Unsealed wood at condenser unit of open air meat display case.
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 : Jul 09, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Excess fruit flies observed from back cook area hand sink drain and around grease trap at small 3-compartment sink at back cook area. Excess ants observed on wall by large warewash area hand sink.
3-304.11
Food Contact with Equipment & Utensils - Food was allowed to contact surfaces of equipment and utensils that are not cleaned as specified according to the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Food-grade containers for storage of ready-to-eat foods.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Pork rinds stored loosely in carboard boxes. Discarded. Chorizo sausage drying on broom handle in walk-in cooler. Discarded.
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: Interior of breading container with excess build-up. Removed for warewashing.
3-302.12
Food storage containers are not identified with common name of food
Comply by : Oct 04, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Spice and breading containers without labeling.
6-101.11
Materials for floors/walls/ceilings not smooth, durable, & easily cleanable under normal use
Comply by : Oct 04, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Absorbent wood wall at electrical panel in prep area.
3-602.11
Food packaged in the food facility not labeled as specified in law; Consumer warnings as required by law not on labels
Comply by : Oct 04, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Salsas, pico, sauces, packaged in facility, stored in pepsi display cooler without labeling.
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: Paper towels not provided at cook line hand sink, prep hand sink, warewash hand sink. Employee provided.
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.
Comply by : Oct 04, 2016
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: Hand wash signage not provided in restrooms, serving line hand sink, warewash area hand sink. Inspector provided.
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: Rear three compartment hand sink blocked with cutting board, items stored in basin. Removed. Front warewash hand sink blocked with cleaning supplies. Removed.