Kato - Inspection Report
Address:6340 NW Barry Rd Kansas City MO 64154
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 584-8883

Inspection details
Inspection Date13 September, 2016
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations7
Non-critical Violations13

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Dec 12, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed white buildup on the shelving in the bar reach-in cooler. Observed food debris buildup at the bottom of the white upright freezer.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Dec 12, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed buildup on the floors and walls of the rice prep area. Observed buildup on the floor below the three-compartment sink.
4-203.11
Food temperature measuring devices are not scaled and/or accurate as required by the Food Code; and/or ambient air and water temperature measuring devices are not scaled and/or accurate as required by the Food Code
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed the thermometer in the left sushi reach-in cooler not to be calibrated. PIC replaced the thermometer.
4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Comply by : Dec 12, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed buildup in the door gaskets of the left sushi reach-in cooler and the left and right veggie make table reach-in coolers. Observed dust and grease buildup on the hood vent covers.
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 12, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed the left sushi reach-in cooler unable to hold an ambient temperature of 41F or below. Inspector observed ice buildup on the vents of the cooler.
3-305.11
Food is not stored as required by the Food Code
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed side of beef stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. PIC put on proper shelf.
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 : Sep 16, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a live baby roach crawling on the rice prep table. PIC had area washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Observed several dead roaches on the meat slicer. Observed several dead roaches below the three-compartment sink.
4-702.11
Before Use After Cleaning - Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are not sanitized before use after cleaning.
CRITICALComply by : Sep 16, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed two buckets of sanitizer with bleach at a concentration below 50ppm, one at the front sushi station and one in the rear cook area.
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: Observed no paper towels at the server station handsink. PIC replaced roll.
7-209.11
Storage-Personal Care Items - Employees did not store their personal care items in facilities as specified in the Food Code.
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed toothpaste, toothbrush, and a bottle of allergy medicine stored on the sushi prep table. PIC removed items.
6-501.110
Designated dressing rooms/lockers not used by employees
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employee keys laying on a shelf above the veggie make table in the rear cook area. PIC removed items.
2-402.11
Hair restraints & clothes that cover body hair not worn by employees
Comply by : Dec 12, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no hair restraints on any food prep employees.
3-307.11
Food not protected from contamination by another source
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed bowls of salad in the Pepsi cooler to be uncovered. Employee added a plastic cover to the food.
2-301.15
Where to Wash - Food Employees did not clean their hands in a handwashing lavatory or approved automatic handwashing facility.
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employee washing hands in the rice prep sink. Employe was instructed to wash his hands at the handwashing sink.
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 pink buildup on the interior catchplate of the ice machine. PIC cleaned at time of inspection. Observed debris and buildup on the meat slicer in the rice prep area. PIC stated the meat slicer hasn't been used in 2-3 months.
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 a container of crab mix, salmon, eel, and tuna with internal temperatures above 41F in the left sushi reach-in cooler. PIC stated the items were prepared last night and held in the walk-in cooler and then moved to the sushi reach-in cooler around 11am. Food was moved to the walk-in cooler to cool back down as it was still within 4 hour time frame.
4-101.11
Utensils/food-contact surfaces not made of safe, durable, smooth materials*
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed fish stored in grocery-style bags in the walk-in freezer. PIC removed to put the fish into food-grade containers.
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 open employee beverage above the right make table across from the fry station in the back. PIC discarded drink. Observed open employee beverage at the sushi counter/prep table. PIC discarded 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 containers of raw beef and raw chicken stored on the same shelf in the walk-in cooler. PIC rearranged shelves for proper separation.
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed in-use tongs hanging on a cart handle near the stove. PIC removed tongs to the warewash area. Observed a scoop stored in standing water at the rice prep table. PIC removed scoop to warewash area.