Tiger Tail Saloon - Inspection Report
Address:813 Walnut St Kansas City MO 64106
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 714-6417

Inspection details
Inspection Date30 September, 2016
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations9
Non-critical Violations17

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
3-302.11
Separation, Packaging & Segregation - Food was not protected from cross contamination according to the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Oct 03, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Raw bacon stored above tortilla chips and ready-to-eat pork inside make table reach-in. Employee rearranged according to the Code. Ground meat stored in same container contacting whole muscle meats inside walk-in cooler.
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: Employee contacting ready-to-eat bread bun with bare hands. Discarded bread. Instructed employee to wash hands and don gloves.
4-502.13
Single-service and single service articles, use limitation
Comply by : Dec 29, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Single-service cup stored in sugar container being used as a scoop.
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
Comply by : Dec 29, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Wet wiping cloths stored on counters in food service areas.
4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Comply by : Dec 29, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Heavy build-up on non-food contact surfaces of all cook line equipment. Debris in cabinet of unused low-boy cooler.
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 : Oct 03, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Fruit flies observed in food service areas. Fruit flies observed in exterior storage area.
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 29, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Microwave interior with dried debris.
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 03, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Ice machine with pink build-up on interior top. Can opener blade with dried debris on blade and build-up in gear housing.
6-501.113
Maintenance tools not properly stored; and/or Premises not free of unnecessary items/litter
Comply by : Dec 29, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Drum set stored in back part of kitchen. Excess clutter and unused equipment in exterior storage area across from walk-in cooler.
6-201.11
Floors/walls/ceilings not smooth & easily cleanable; and/or Utility lines unnecessarily exposed
Comply by : Dec 29, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Ceiling tile absent above unused freezer at cook line.
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.
CRITICALComply by : Oct 03, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: 2 cigarette butts observed in floor of kitchen.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Dec 29, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Excess build-up and debris underneath bar area. Excess grease build-up on floor at cook line.
6-301.14
Handwashing Signage - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees and/or is not clearly visible to food employees.
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Provide handwashing signage at all handsinks and handwashing lavatories used by food employees and that are clearly visible to food employees.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Signage not provided at bar hand sink. Inspector provided.
5-502.11
Refuse not removed in approved manner & at proper frequency to minimize attractant of pest & odors
Comply by : Dec 29, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed berries in outdoor storage area rotting and attracting large amount of fruit flies. Observed bag of rice on ground of outdoor storage area with evidence of chew marks.
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Comply by : Dec 29, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Ice scoop stored on cloth rag at ice machine.
3-501.12
Frozen PHF not slacked in accordance with the Food Code; and/or PHS not thawed in accorance with the Food Code
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Bacon thawing in 3-compartment sink without running water. Removed to cooler.
7-204.11
Sanitizers, Criteria - Chemical sanitizers and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces did not meet the requirements of the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Oct 03, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Chlorine sanitizer above 200ppm. Chlorine sanitizer mixed with soap.
2-301.12
Cleaning Procedure - Food employees did not use the proper cleaning procedure to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms.
CRITICALComply by : Oct 03, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Employee did not used rag to dry hands instead of disposable paper towel. Inspector educated employee.
4-904.11
Single-service/use items not properly handled, displayed or dispensed to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces; and/or Single-service items for consumer self-service not furnished with the original wrapper or from an approved dispenser
Comply by : Dec 29, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: To-go containers stored food-contact side up at serving window.
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 29, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Catch plate of ice machine in disrepair. Cover to ice machine motor in disrepair. 1 drain plug provided at three-compartment sink.
3-305.11
Food is not stored as required by the Food Code
Comply by : Dec 29, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Syrup B.I.B.s stored on floor at B.I.B. rack.
4-601.11
Food Contact Clean to Sight and Touch - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils was not clean to sight and touch.
CRITICALComply by : Oct 03, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Cleaned dishes at serving window with dried food debris.
6-501.110
Designated dressing rooms/lockers not used by employees
Comply by : Dec 29, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Backpack stored on top of vegetable oil in dry storage.
3-302.12
Food storage containers are not identified with common name of food
Comply by : Dec 29, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Sugar and flour without labeling.
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 : Oct 03, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: 0/2=0% of employees possessed valid food handler's cards at the time of inspection. No certified manager.
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.
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Paper towels not provided at bar hand wash sink. Employee provided.