Fusion Buffet - Inspection Report
Address:4039 Mill St. Kansas City MO 64111
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 960-6598

Inspection details
Inspection Date23 August, 2016
Inspection TypeComplaint
Critical Violations10
Non-critical Violations11

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
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: Open employee beverage above make table. Discarded. Open employee beverage above uncovered produce in walk-in cooler. Discarded.
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 : Nov 21, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Utensils and debris in hand sink at three-compartment sink
6-501.18
Maintaining & Using Handwashing Facilities - Handwashing facilities are not kept clean, maintained and/or used as specified in the Food Code.
Comply by : Nov 21, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Heavy build-up throughout hand sink by warewash machine. Build-up and debris at hand sink basin by three-compartment sink.
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: Raw chicken stored above ready to eat shrimp and raw seafood in walk-in cooler. Raw beef stored above raw squid in walk-in cooler. Employee rearranged items according to the Code.
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.
CRITICALComply by : Aug 26, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Dirty dishes contacting uncovered produce in walk-in cooler.
4-602.11
Eq. & Food-Contact-Cleaning Frequency - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned according to the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Aug 26, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Black build-up throughout ice machine interior.
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: Noodles in deep covered container prepared night before at 53F in walk-in cooler. Discarded. Noodles in deep covered container in freezer holding at 83F. Inspector provided handout.
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 : Aug 26, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: No date marking observed throughout establishment.
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 : Aug 26, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Live roach observed in private dining room.
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 : Aug 26, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Utensils and containers with debris and build-up stored with clean utensils.
4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Comply by : Nov 21, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Heavy build-up and debris on sides of cook line equipment.
3-307.11
Food not protected from contamination by another source
Comply by : Nov 21, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Foods throughout all coolers without covering.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Nov 21, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Excess build-up and debris throughout cook line floor. Excess debris and build-up in floor drain by warewash machine.
4-901.11
Equipment/utensils not air dried after washing, rinsing & sanitizing
Comply by : Nov 21, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Dishes wet-stacked after cleaning throughout.
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 : Nov 21, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Single-service items stored on floor in dry storage area.
3-305.11
Food is not stored as required by the Food Code
Comply by : Nov 21, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Beef stored on floor in walk in cooler. Raw chicken on sheet pan not stored 6" off the floor in walk-in cooler.
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 : Nov 21, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Duct tape tape on handle of sprayer. Rice cooker by cook line covered with foil and with excess build-up.
4-101.11
Utensils/food-contact surfaces not made of safe, durable, smooth materials*
CRITICALComply by : Aug 26, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Duct tape on utensils in kitchen. Open tin cans being used as common working containers for sauces throughout establishment.
7-206.11
Restricted Use Pesticides - Restricted use pesticides did not meet the requirements specified in the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Aug 26, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Orkin home-use spray container observed on dry storage shelf.
3-305.14
Unpackaged food not protected from environmental contamination during prep
Comply by : Nov 21, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Establishment prepping green beans in dining room. Instructed to use food prep areas for food prep.
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Comply by : Nov 21, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Handle contacting cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. Plastic cup used as scoop in common working spice container. Ice cream scoop in standing water at buffet station. Employee washed rinsed sanitized and turned on faucet. Ice scoop stored on fountain machine grate.