Cupinis - Inspection Report
Address:1809 Westport Kansas City MO 64111
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 753-7662

Inspection details
Inspection Date10 October, 2017
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations9
Non-critical Violations8

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
4-602.11
Eq. & Food-Contact-Cleaning Frequency - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned according to the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Oct 13, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Dried food debris and build-up in gear housing and blade guards of rear prep area mechanical slicer. Dried food debris on the blade edge guard of front counter mechanical slicer. Person in charge instructed employees to clean.
3-101.11
Safe, Unadulterated, & Honestly Presented - Food was not seen to be safe, unadulterated, and/or honestly presented.
CRITICALComply by : Oct 13, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed black and brown debris inside and on numerous ice cubes in the basement ice machine. Instructed establishment to burn ice and clean interior prior to placing the ice machine back in service.
6-303.11
Lighting intensity not adequate in food prep, storage & service areas
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Half of the light bulbs in back prep area burnt out.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Jan 08, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Build-up and debris inside all make table reach-in coolers. Middle microwave interior ceilings with excess build-up and disrepair.
6-501.112
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests.
Comply by : Jan 08, 2018
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: Mouse droppings in basement trough.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs; and/or Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded
Comply by : Jan 08, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Aquafina glass-door cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous foods at 41F or below. Aquafina glass door cooler gasket in severe disrepair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Jan 08, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: *Standing water and debris in and around the floor drain. [CRITICAL, Comply by 10/13/17] *Standing water in the basement near ice machine. [CRITICAL, Comply by 10/13/17] *Heavy build-up and debris from grease trap that formerly overflowed into the basement trough and around. [CRITICAL, Comply by 10/13/17] Build-up on floors and walls around warewashing area. Build-up on floors throughout the basement.
3-301.11
Food employees may not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Food employees shall minimize bare hand and arm contact with exposed food that is not in a ready-to-eat form.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Food service employee contacting ready-to-eat bread with bare hands. Discarded. Employee washed hands and donned gloves according to the Code.
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: Loose rodent bait block in corner of the basement nearest the grease trap. Discarded.
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 food service employee eating in the food service area. Employee ceased.
3-501.16
Cold Holding - Potentially hazardous cold food was not maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Establishment may NOT stored potentially hazardous foods in cooler until ambient of 41F or below is reached as measured be accurately calibrated thermometer.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Potentially hazardous foods in Aquafina glass-door cooler not cold holding at 41F or below. Items stored >4hrs discarded. See temp log.
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.
Comply by : Jan 08, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Paper towels not provided at front counter hand sink.
6-501.113
Maintenance tools not properly stored; and/or Premises not free of unnecessary items/litter
Comply by : Jan 08, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Unnecessary items and clutter throughout the basement.
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: Lasagna in rear prep area make table did not reach 41F or below in 6 hours or less. Discarded.
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 : Oct 13, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: (A) Except as specified in ¶ (D) of this section, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, based on the temperature and time combinations specified in ¶ 3-501.16(A)(2)(b). The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. (B) Except as specified in ¶¶ (D) and (E) of this section, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a food establishment and if the food is held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, based on the temperature and time combinations specified in ¶ 3-501.16(A)(2)(b); and (1) The day the original container is opened in the food establishment shall be counted as Day 1; and (2) The day or date marked by the food establishment may not exceed a manufacturer's use-by date if the manufacturer determined the use-by date based on food safety. (C) A refrigerated, ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food that is frequently rewrapped, such as lunchmeat or a roast, or for which date marking is impractical, such as soft serve mix or milk in a dispensing machine, may be marked as specified in ¶ (A) or (B) of this section, or by an alternative method acceptable to the regulatory authority.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Potentially hazardous foods prepared in the establishment >24hrs ago in display cases without date marking.
6-201.11
Floors/walls/ceilings not smooth & easily cleanable; and/or Utility lines unnecessarily exposed
Comply by : Jan 08, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Large pit in the floor in the middle of the kitchen. Floors with cracks, crevices, disrepair, build-up, throughout.
2-301.14
When to Wash - Food Employees did not clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms according to Food Code guidelines
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Employee did not wash hands after eating and before donning gloves to conduct food service. Instructed employee to wash hands and change gloves according to the Code. Employee complied.