Taqueria El Torito LLC - Inspection Report
Address:6126 Independence Ave. Kansas City MO 64125
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 231-2007

Inspection details
Inspection Date27 September, 2016
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations7
Non-critical Violations12

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
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: Trite not cold holding at or below 41F in back prep sink. Item was thawing. PIC begin preparing item to cook.
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.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Bleach sanitizer above 100PPM in main kitchen prep area. PIC made to appropriate concentration.
8-304.11
Upon acceptance of the permit issued by the regulatory authority, the permit holder in order to retain the permit shall: (A) Post the permit in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to Consumers;
Comply by : Dec 26, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Post the permit in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to Consumers
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: No valid 2016 permit posted. 2015 permit posted
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 : Sep 30, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Food Handler Card Audit: 0 out of 5=%
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Dec 26, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Build up of food debris observed in dry storage area. Observed chipping paint above 3 compartment sink. Observed stained ceiling tile in server area.
3-305.11
Food is not stored as required by the Food Code
Comply by : Dec 26, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed chips in containers stored on floor. Observed lettuce and mangos stored in containers on floor. Observed uncovered containers of food in kitchen walk in cooler.
6-501.16
Mops not allowed to air dry after use; Sawdust/wood shavings/granular salt used on floors
Comply by : Dec 26, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed wet mop not allowed to air dry in mop area.
4-901.11
Equipment/utensils not air dried after washing, rinsing & sanitizing
Comply by : Dec 26, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed wet stacking of pans above 3 compartment sink.
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Comply by : Dec 26, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: In use spatulas stored under food containers on flat top grill.
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: Beans on counter top not hot holding at or above 135F. PIC had prepped item in past 1 hour and reheated items. Rice in hot well not hot holding at or above 135%. PIC reheated item.
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 eggs above cooked chicken in make table reach in. PIC corrected stacking.
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: No paper towels available at hand wash sink. PIC filled container with paper towels.
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: No date marking observed on cook shrimps in kitchen WIC. PIC dated item. No date marking observed on sliced ham, cheese, chicken, and beef in make table. PIC dated item. no date marking on salsa in true 2 door cooler. PIC dated item.
6-305.11
Dressing rooms not designated if employees change on-site; and/or Lockers not provided for employee belongings
Comply by : Dec 26, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Employee items observed on shelves with consumer food in dry storage area.
4-901.12
Wiping cloths laundered in establishment not air dried if no clothes dryer present
Comply by : Dec 26, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Wet wiping cloth stored on prep counter in back and on top of salsa containers in back walk in cooler.
5-501.15
Outside receptacles not designed with tight-fitting lids/doors/covers & properly installed
Comply by : Dec 26, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Garbage container lids left open.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Dec 26, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed build up on racks in kitchen walk in cooler Observed build up on racks above 3 compartment sink Observed build up on air guards for walk in cooler.
4-602.11
Eq. & Food-Contact-Cleaning Frequency - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned according to the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed excessive build up on fryer baskets. PIC had items cleaned.
3-501.12
Frozen PHF not slacked in accordance with the Food Code; and/or PHS not thawed in accorance with the Food Code
Comply by : Dec 26, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed trite thawing in stagnant water in back prep sink.