Discount Smoke, Liquor & Mini Mart - Inspection Report
Address:	4019 Independence Ave. Kansas City MO 64124
Establishment Type:	Retail Grocery/Market
Phone No.:	(816) 483-4278
Inspection details
Inspection Date	02 December, 2022
Inspection Type	Routine
Critical Violations	7
Non-critical Violations	7

Violation Details
Regulation Code Reference	Violation & Comments
3-202.15	Package Integrity - Food packages were not in good condition and did not appear to protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. CRITICAL Corrected On Site RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed dented cans of Sliced Ripe Olives, sliced jalapenos and tomato sauce. The person in charge removed the dented cans from the floor at the time of inspection.
3-501.18	RTE TCS, Disposition - Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food was not discarded in accordance with the Food Code. CRITICAL Corrected On Site RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed 2 carne asada seasoning with an expiration date from 4-4-2015 available for sell. Observed 2 chicken seasoning with an expiration date from 07-01-2014 available for sell. Observed cans of sliced ripe olives, use by date from 08-21-2021 available for sell. The person in charge removed the items from the floor at the time of inspection.
7-201.11	Separation, Storage - Poisonous or toxic materials are not stored in accordance with the Food Code. CRITICAL Corrected On Site RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed two galloons of Fabuloso chemical detergent stored next to single service drinks in the storage room, next to the ice machine. Observed a gallon of bleach stored next to single services drinks in the wall shelf in the storage room. The person in charge removed the chemicals from to a designated chemical area at the time of inspection.
7-206.11	Restricted Use Pesticides - Restricted use pesticides did not meet the requirements specified in the Food Code. CRITICAL Corrected On Site RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a bottle of "professional gel for mouse trap" store next to single service drinks in the dry storage room. The person in charge removed the bottle from the shelf at the time of inspection.
4-903.11	Single-service/use items not stored as specified in the Food Code Comply by : Mar 02, 2023 RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed single service drinks storage on the floor throughout: the storage room, the walk-in cooler1 and the walk-in cooler 2.
4-602.13	Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue Comply by : Mar 02, 2023 RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed dust build-up on the 2 fan of the walk-in cooler1. Observed dust build-up on the 4 fans and ventilation unit of the walk-in cooler2.
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. CRITICAL Comply by : Dec 05, 2022 RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed build-up in the microwave, to be not clean at least 24hrs.
4-602.11	Equipment & Food-Contact Cleaning Frequency - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned according to the Food Code. CRITICAL Comply by : Dec 05, 2022 RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed black and green build-up inside the ice machine: walls, ice catch plate and in the top area of the ice machine. Observed black build-up inside of all the soda nuzzles of the soda machine and the nuzzle of the Capuccino machine.
6-501.110	Designated dressing rooms/lockers not used by employees Comply by : Mar 02, 2023 RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a couch, a pillow and a blanket inside the office. Observed a personal suitcase stored under a shelf in the dry storage. Observed personal plates and a cooking pot stored in the dry shelf.
6-501.16	Mops not allowed to air dry after use Corrected On Site RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a wet mop store inside the mop bucket. The person in charge inverted the wet mop to air dry at the time of inspection.
6-101.11	Materials for floors/walls/ceilings not smooth, durable, & easily cleanable under normal use; and/or walls/ceilings are not light in color Comply by : Mar 02, 2023 RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: As the ceiling tiles and the wood shelfs become damage, replace them with a non absorbent, durable and easily cleanable materials. OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed absorbent ceiling tiles and wood bottom shelf throughout the establishment.
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean Comply by : Mar 02, 2023 RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: As the ceiling tile become damage, replace them with a non absorbent, durable and easily cleanable materials. OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed stain in ceiling tiles throughout the establishment. Observed stain the walls and ceiling throughout the two walk-in cooler and the dry storage room.
6-301.13	Handwashing Aids & Devices, Use Restrictions - A sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water or similar wastes, is provided with the handwashing aids and devices required for a handwashing sink. CRITICAL Corrected On Site RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Observed no paper towels and soap in the hand washing sink. The person in charge provided paper towels and soap at the time of inspection. OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
4-501.11	Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs Comply by : Mar 02, 2023 RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed the right door hanger of the Arrowhead 2 doors reach-in cooler in disrepair. Observed the microwave in disrepair, melted on the top part inside of the microwave.