Empanada Madness - Inspection Report
Address:906 South West Blvd Kansas city MO 64108
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 786-3709

Inspection details
Inspection Date24 November, 2015
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations8
Non-critical Violations2

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
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: Observed no sanitizer was prepared in kitchen. Quat. sanitizer prepared to proper concentration by owner.
4-903.11
Equipment/utensils/linens not stored as specified in the Food Code
Comply by : Feb 22, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed two soiled bowls being stored on clean wares shelving unit. Bowls removed by employee.
4-601.11
Food Contact Clean to Sight and Touch - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils was not clean to sight and touch.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed excessive mold build up on soda fountain nozzles. All removed for cleaning by owner.
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 27, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: 1/5=20%
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 a package of raw chicken stored on top of a container of cooked soup in True cooler. Chicken discarded by owner. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above produce in front kitchen reach in cooler. Eggs restored by owner.
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: Observed blender and cutting board stored on kitchen hand sink. Blender and cutting board moved by owner.
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: Observed multiple containers of rice stored between steam wells that were not maintaining temperatures of 135F or higher. Per owner, rice was cooked around 11:00 this am. Temperatures suggest that rice had not been out for an extended period of time. Rice reheated at time of inspection.
2-301.14
When to Wash - Food Employees did not clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms according to Food Code guidelines
CRITICALComply by : Nov 27, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employees changing gloves and tasks without washing hands on multiple occasions.
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: Observed beef in front kitchen reach in cooler that was cooked yesterday, was not cooled to the proper temperature in the allotted time. Beef discarded.
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair *
CRITICALComply by : Nov 27, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed floor sink below three vat sink has standing water and does not drain. Observed floor sink below three vat sink overflows onto kitchen floor while draining only 1/2 of one sink.