Blue Bird Bistro - Inspection Report
Address:1700 Summit Kansas City MO 64108
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 221-7559

Inspection details
Inspection Date29 September, 2016
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations8
Non-critical Violations10

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
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 no bucket of sanitizer made and available for use in the prep kitchen. Employee made bucket of quat sanitizer that tested to 300ppm.
3-501.18
RTE PHF, Disposition - Ready-to-Eat, Potentially Hazardous Food was not discarded in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed phf items stored in the reach in cooler under the bar and in the make table cooler (south wall) to have phf items stored past 7-day discard date. PIC discarded.
4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Comply by : Dec 28, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed food debris/build up on food contact surfaces of cook top. Observed food debris/build up on front of oven.
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 02, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed 1 of 2 employees present in the food prep area with a valid food handler card = 50%
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 02, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed mouse droppings on floor next to ice machine.
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.
Comply by : Dec 28, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no disposable paper towels in basement restroom.
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair *
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed leak from basin of hand sink in food prep area. Observed leak from basin of single compartment sink in food prep area. Observed leak from under 3-compartment sink at bar. Observed leak from under 3-compartment sink in basement. **All leaks were repaired by plumber during time of inspection.
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 phf items stored in the make table cooler (south wall) to not have date labels. PIC discarded. Observed phf items stored in the cooler under the bar to have phf items not date labeled. PIC discarded.
5-501.115
A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items, as specified under § 6-501.114, and clean.
Comply by : Dec 28, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed storage area in basement to not be maintained free of unnecessary items.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Dec 28, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed large divet in floor next to 3-compartment sink, Observed walls below 3-compartment sink to be in disrepair. Observed food debris/build up on floors behind make table cooler (south wall). Observed walls below hand sink and beside 3-compartment sink in basement to have build up.
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: PIC placed more water in steam well.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed sausage gravy hot holding in steam well at 115 degrees farenheit. PIC re-heated. Re-temped to 193 degrees farenheit.
6-201.11
Floors/walls/ceilings not smooth & easily cleanable; and/or Utility lines unnecessarily exposed
Comply by : Dec 28, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed chipping paint in ceiling above 3-compartment sink in basement. Observed floors of bar to be in disrepair. Observed floors in food prep kitchen to be in disrepair. Observed floors and walls in the area where dirty dishes are stored before cleaning to be in disrepair Observed walls in downstairs bathroom to be in disrepair. Observed drop ceiling in disrepair over food prep areas/equipment storage in basement.
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: Observed no handwash sign in basement restroom. PIC placed sign at time of inspection.
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
Comply by : Dec 28, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed hand sink in basement being used as a dump sink.
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 28, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed floors of walk in cooler in disrepair. Observed walls of walk in cooler in disrepair. Observed door of walk in cooler in disrepair. Observed ceiling of walk in cooler in disrepair. Observed door seal of walk in cooler in disrepair. Observed seal of make table cooler in prep kitchen to be in disrepair. Observed build up on fan unit of walk in cooler. Observed inside base of freezer in basement to be in disrepair. Observed leak from under ice machine.
6-301.11
Handwashing Cleanser, Availability - Each handwashing lavatory or group of 2 adjacent lavatories is not provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
Comply by : Dec 28, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no hand wash cleanser in basement restroom.
5-501.17
Receptacle in women's toilet room not covered
Comply by : Dec 28, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no covered waste receptacle in women's restroom in basement.
7-202.11
Restriction - Poisonous or toxic materials that are not required for the operation and maintenance of a food establishment, such as for the cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and utensils and the control of insects and rodents, are allowed in the food establishment.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed unapproved spray bottle of sanitizer being used in the food prep area (main floor). PIC removed.