Jerusalem Cafe - Inspection Report
Address:431 Westport Kansas City MO 64111
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 756-2770

Inspection details
Inspection Date31 July, 2018
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations9
Non-critical Violations10

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
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 29, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed ice buildup throughout the freezers in basement area. Observed the lid gasket for the ice machine to be in disrepair.
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 unable to sanitize with chlorine when tested. Person in charge had employee replace the chlorine bucket as it was empty. Upon second testing, the chlorine concentration was 50-100ppm.
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
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed single-service to-go items not inverted at the server area. Employees inverted.
5-403.11
Sewage disposal system used for waste disposal not approved*; and/or Other liquid wastes not drained to disposal per law
CRITICALComply by : Aug 03, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a hose for condensate waste draining into the basin of the handsink in the men's restroom. Person in charge moved hose to a bucket. *Proper waste disposal must be provided by reinspection.
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.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed bowls of salad stored directly on top of each other in the Pepsi cooler at the server area. Bowls were separated by employee.
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 : Aug 03, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed 0 out of 2 food handlers to have valid food handler cards.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Oct 29, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed buildup on the wall to the right of the dish machine and below the three-compartment sink. Observed buildup on the back wall of the walk-in cooler. Observed debris on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Observed peeling paint above the sinks in the upstairs women's restroom. Observed grease buildup on the electrical socket in the kitchen, near the steam well and low grill.
7-206.11
Restricted Use Pesticides - Restricted use pesticides did not meet the requirements specified in the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed two cans of HOT SHOT in the basement (on top of a shelf near the white coolers on a side wall) and another on the stairs from prep area to dining. Person in charge removed both cans. Observed a can of Ortho Flying Insect killer on a shelf in the basement men's restroom. Person in charge removed.
6-202.13
Insect control devices do not retain insect within device and/or are not properly installed
Comply by : Oct 29, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed sticky fly traps being used in the men's restroom.
7-201.11
Separation, Storage - Poisonous or toxic materials are not stored in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a bottle of windex hanging on a cart with clean utensils and to-go items at the server area. Employee removed.
4-101.110
Nonscratching utensil not used with nonstick coatings; and/or Nonfood-contact surfaces not made of durable, smooth materials
Comply by : Oct 29, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed part of a shelf above the sandwich make table to be covered in a wiping cloth and held on to the shelf with plastic wrap. The cloth and plastic were removed to reveal a metal piece sticking out from the shelf. Observed single-service items in basement area to be stored on plywood shelving.
2-402.11
Hair restraints & clothes that cover body hair not worn by employees
Comply by : Oct 29, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed one food prep employee not wearing a hair restraint.
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:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a container of Dayquil stored next to the microwave at the server area. Employee removed.
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 steel wool stored in the handsink in the kitchen. Steel wool was removed.
3-304.14
Cloths used for wiping are used for other purposes; Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer; Wet & dry cloths not stored clean
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed an employee wearing a wiping cloth on apron. Employee removed.
6-501.113
Maintenance tools not properly stored; and/or Premises not free of unnecessary items/litter
Comply by : Oct 29, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed the basement to have unnecessary equipment and items.
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 03, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed flies and gnats throughout the basement. Observed mouse droppings on the floor, in the corner behind the chest freezer on the other side of the ice machine.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Oct 29, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed buildup in the white reach-in cooler 1 (with dill dressing) on the shelving and debris on the bottom.
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 a bottle of Gatorade stored on top of the microwave near the server area. Employee removed.