The Cheesecake Factory - Inspection Report
Address:4701 Wyandotte Kansas City MO 64112
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 960-1919

Inspection details
Inspection Date08 September, 2016
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations12
Non-critical Violations8

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
6-202.11
No protective shielding on light bulbs over exposed food/utensils/equipment
Comply by : Dec 07, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no shield over the light in the Hobart Reach-in Cooler next to the Fish Cooler downstairs. Observed no shield over some of the lights in the dishwashing area upstairs. Observed no shields over some of the above the three compartment sink on the Main Floor.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Dec 07, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed that some of the floor grout is wearing down by the coffee area on the Main Floor. Observed some cracked floor tiles by the coffee area on the Main Floor. Observed some dried spillage on the wall across from the Production Walk-in Cooler on the Main Floor. Observed some build up on the low walls underneath the counters in the dish area on the Main Floor. Observed that the floor grout is wearing down by the elevator downstairs. Observed some food and debris build up in the door below the elevator in the Bakery area on the Main Floor. Observed that the wall joint by the elevator upstairs is broken and loose. Observed some ice build up on the floor in the Fry Walk-in Freezer downstairs.
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: Observed an employee handling ready to eat chips with their bare hands. Discussed with the employee and they discarded some of the chips and put on gloves.
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair *
CRITICALComply by : Sep 11, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a large leak coming from the plumbing of the hand washing sink at the bar downstairs. Observed a leak coming from the plumbing of the right sink at the three compartment sink upstairs.
4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed some dried food build up on the tops of the rice cookers in the unused dishwashing area downstairs. Employee cleaned off the build up. Observed some mold build up on the wrapping on the line in the wine storage cooler at the bar on the Main Floor.
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 some cheese sauce in the Steam Table that was being held out of temperature. Cheese sauce was allowed to be reheated since it was not being held out of temperature for more than four hours per the employee. Cheese sauce is in the temperature section and notated with a single *.
6-501.111
Effective pest control measures not in place *; and/or Dead or trapped pest not removed from traps at adequate frequency
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a large amount of roach feces and a dead roach on the wall by one of the Coke Wall mounts in the cage area downstairs. Employee cleaned off the feces and dead roach.
6-501.112
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests.
Comply by : Dec 07, 2016
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: Observed some dead bugs in the light shields in the dishwashing area on the Main Floor.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs; and/or Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded
Comply by : Dec 07, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed that the inner door of the Bar Cooler on the Main Floor is coming loose.
4-602.12
Cooking & Baking Equipment - The food-contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment are not cleaned at least every 24 hours and/or the cavities and door seals of microwave ovens are not cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure.
Comply by : Dec 07, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed some dried food build up in the microwave in the pizza area on the Main Floor. Observed some dried food build up on the back of the handles of the ovens downstairs.
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 some mold build up on the bottom surfaces around the soda nozzles at the soda dispensing machine in the servers area on the Main Floor. Manager had an employee clean off the build up. Observed some mold build up on the bottom surfaces around the soda nozzles at the soda dispensing machine in the servers area Upstairs. Manager had an employee clean off the build up. Observed some black build up on the soda gun at the bar upstairs. Manager removed the spout on the soda gun and had it cleaned.
4-101.11
Utensils/food-contact surfaces not made of safe, durable, smooth materials*
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a cracked food container in the Production Walk-in Cooler on the Main Floor. Employee changed out the cracked food container. Observed a cracked food container in the Dry Storage Room downstairs. Employee changed out the cracked food container.
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.
CRITICALComply by : Sep 11, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed that the dishwasher on the Main Floor is not sanitizing at the correct hot temperature.
4-501.14
Warewashing equipment not cleaned before use & every 24 hours; Warewashing machine not operated per data plate
Comply by : Dec 07, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed some food build up on the pipes in the top of the dishwasher on the Main Floor.
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: Observed numerous employees that did not wash hands before putting on new gloves. Discussed with the manager and employees and they washed hands before putting on new gloves.
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 some foods in the Salad Make Table Cooler that were being held out of temperature. Foods were allowed to be cooled down since they were not being held out of temperature for more than four hours per the manager. Foods are listed in the temperature section and notated with a double *. Observed some sauces in the Fry Make Table Cooler that was being held out of temperature. Sauces were allowed to be cooled down since they were not being held out of temperature for more than four hours per the manager. Sauces is listed in the temperature section and notated with a double *. Observed some foods in the Grill Make Table Cooler that were being held out of temperature. Foods were allowed to be cooled down since they were not being held out of temperature for more than four hours per the manager. Foods are listed in the temperature section and notated with a double *. Observed some foods in the Grill Cold Well that were being held out of temperature. Foods were allowed to be cooled down since they were not being held out of temperature for more than four hours per the manager. Foods are listed in the temperature section and notated with a double *. Observed some foods in the Saute Make Table Cooler that were being held out of temperature. Foods were allowed to be cooled down since they were not being held out of temperature for more than four hours per the manager. Foods are listed in the temperature section and notated with a double *.
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 an employee drink being stored on top of one of the Make Table Coolers on the Main Prep Line. Employee removed the drink. Observed a drink being stored on top of the coffee machine in the back on the Main Floor. Manager discarded the drink.
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 raw chicken being stored behind raw shrimp in on of the Flat Grill Cold Drawers. Employee stored the raw chicken in front of the raw shrimp to avoid cross contamination.
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 that the concentrations of several of the Quat Sanitizing buckets downstairs were at 100ppm and not at the correct concentration of 150-400ppm. Employees made new buckets and they were tested to ensure that they were at the correct concentration.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Dec 07, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed some build up on the low shelf by the three compartment sink in the dishwashing area on the Main Floors.