International House of Pancakes - Inspection Report
Address:5201 NW 64th St Kansas City MO 64151
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 741-9366

Inspection details
Inspection Date15 July, 2016
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations8
Non-critical Violations10

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a ramekin used as a scoop in the bottle of black pepper. PIC had an employee remove the ramekin.
3-305.11
Food is not stored as required by the Food Code
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: (A) Except as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (C) of this section, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed soda BIB stored on the floor in the dry storage room. PIC put on the shelf. Observed ice buildup on the boxes of the sweet cream cheese in the walk-in freezer. PIC removed from the shelf.
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.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed strawberries in the walk-in cooler exposed to a dripping leak from the ceiling of the walk-in cooler. Strawberries were discarded.
4-703.11
Hot Water and Chemical - After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils are not sanitized in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed the dish machine with a concentration below 50ppm for chlorine. Machine was primed and re-run several times until a concentration of 50ppm was reached. A service technician arrived on-site to test machine.
3-501.19
Time as a Public Health Control - Potentially hazardous food before cooking, or for ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food that is displayed or held for service for immediate consumption was not marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed pooled eggs in the reach-in cooler on the cookline to be missing a time mark as eggs were being held by time. Employee stated the eggs were prepped at 140pm and a time label was applied to the container.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs; and/or Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded
Comply by : Oct 13, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed dripping leaks from the ceiling of the walk-in cooler. Observed ice buildup on the condenser of the walk-in cooler. Observed handles of the make table to be broken. Observed heavy ice buildup in the walk-in freezer on the condenser, condenser pipes, shelving, and floor.
2-402.11
Hair restraints & clothes that cover body hair not worn by employees
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed cook preparing food without hair restraint. Cook put on a hat.
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 wrong date on the Denver mix in the walk-in cooler. Employee corrected date.
4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Comply by : Oct 13, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed food debris buildup in the gaskets of the Traulsen reach-in cooler on the cookline. Observed heavy grease and food buildup on the fryers. Observed heavy food buildup between the flat top and prep table.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Oct 13, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed pink and orange buildup on beverage lines below both soda machines at the server station.
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 ladles stored on the clean utensil shelf with dried food debris. Ladles were removed to warewash to clean.
3-302.12
Food storage containers are not identified with common name of food
Comply by : Oct 13, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed container of icing on the server station not labeled with common name of food. PIC had bottle labeled.
6-201.13
Floor to wall junctures not covered; Water-flushed floors not provided with drains & graded to drain
Comply by : Oct 13, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed broken floor coving next to the mopsink.
4-903.11
Equipment/utensils/linens not stored as specified in the Food Code
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: (A) Except as specified in ¶ (D) of this section, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed clean server tray stored on the handsink counter exposed to splash.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Oct 13, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed stained ceiling tiles on the east side of the server station. Observed black buildup on the walls, floor, and ceiling in the dry storage room. Black buildup resembles mold. Observed black buildup on the ceiling vent above the dry goods in the dry storage room. Black buildup resembles mold. Observed dust buildup on the cookline ceiling vents. Observed black buildup on the floor below the prep table near the kitchen entry door. Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen. Observed light shield in the warewash area to be stained and loose from the ceiling. Observed dust buildup in the ceiling vent of the back storage room. Observed dust buildup on the ceiling vents in the dining room (by the restrooms).
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:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed diced tomatoes in the walk-in cooler with internal temperatures above 41F. The tomatoes were cut at 9am and inspection time was 230pm. Tomatoes were discarded.
7-207.11
Restriction & Storage medicines - Medicines that are not necessary for the health of Employees were allowed in a food establishment or were not labeled and located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: (B) Medicines that are in a food establishment for the Employees' use shall be labeled as specified under § 7-101.11 and located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed bottle of antacids stored on the server station next to syrups. Employee removed.
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 quat sanitizer on the west side server station to be below 200ppm. PIC had bucket remade to 300ppm.