Dirk's Bar & Grill - Inspection Report
Address:8132 Prairie View Road Kansas City MO 64151
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 505-2015

Inspection details
Inspection Date19 November, 2015
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations7
Non-critical Violations7

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
6-202.11
No protective shielding on light bulbs over exposed food/utensils/equipment
Comply by : Feb 17, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed light shield over dishwash area to be detached from the ceiling at one end.
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 reach-in coolers more than 7 days past the date marking. Manager discarded at the time of inspection. Cole slaw 11/11; horsey sauce 11/10; blue cheese dressing 11/12; cole slaw dressing 10/24; cream cheese mix 11/3.
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 : Nov 22, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed buildup on bar soda gun nozzles.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Feb 17, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed wall surrounding back exit door to be in disrepair. Manager stated it had been damaged from a rain storm earlier this year. Observed buildup around the floor drain by bar dishwasher. Observed dust buildup on the women's restroom vent fan cover.
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 soda can on bar counter. Observed employee drink on prep table shelf next to food and single service items in kitchen. Manager moved items.
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: Observed no hand wash signage at the ware washing hand sink. Observed no hand wash signage at the right side women's restroom hand sink. Inspector provided hand washing signs at the time of inspection.
4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Comply by : Feb 17, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed buildup on the walk-in cooler door gaskets and door frame. Observed buildup at the bar cooler lid tracks.
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Comply by : Feb 17, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: (A) Except as specified under ¶ (B) of this section, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; (B) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; (C) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under § 4-602.11 and 4-702.11; (D) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; (E) In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous; or (F) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 57°C (135°F) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under Subparagraph 4-602.11(D)(7).
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed knives stored hanging off the side of the make table between the wall and exterior of make table.
6-304.11
Mechanical ventilation not of adequate capacity to remove steam/heat/vapors/odors/smoke/fume
Comply by : Feb 17, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed odor in men's restroom.
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 container of chicken wings in the walk-in cooler without a date label. Employee added label at inspection.
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 set up at the bar. Manager replaced sanitizer bucket.
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
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed wet wiping cloths on counters. Manager removed for correct storage.
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 : Nov 22, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: 2 out of three employees had a food handler card at the time of inspection.
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 tray of cooked chicken wings stored beneath raw hamburger in the walk-in cooler. Manager removed for safe storage.