Vietnam Cafe - Inspection Report
Address:522 Campbell St. Kansas City MO 64106
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 472-4888

Inspection details
Inspection Date04 August, 2016
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations7
Non-critical Violations11

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Nov 02, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed build up on floor under fryer and stove area. Observed build up of food debris on floor at main make area.
4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Comply by : Nov 02, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed heavy build up on ventilation hood guards.
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 : Nov 02, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Strainer stored in handwashing sink next to line.
3-305.11
Food is not stored as required by the Food Code
Comply by : Nov 02, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed cabbage stored on wooden rack in basement. Wooden rack was in disrepair and had build up on it. Multiple food items not wrapped in walk in cooler.
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: No bleach sanitizer available at main cook line at time of inspection. PIC had some made to appropriate concentration.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Nov 02, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed heavy build up on racks above stove Observed heavy build up below fryer and stove in main cook area. Observed build up on walk in cooler fan vent guard. Observed build up on true sliding cooler fan vent guard. Observed build up on shelves of back prep area.
3-501.14
Cooling - Cooked potentially hazardous food was not cooled in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed two containers of beef soup not cooling in correct timeframes in accordance to food code. Beef soup cooked previous day at 50.5F and one cooked this morning at 9AM at 105.5F. PIC discarded items.
4-601.11
Food Contact Clean to Sight and Touch - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils was not clean to sight and touch.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed ice wands stored on top of raw meat in freezer. PIC had items cleaned and wrapped.
3-307.11
Food not protected from contamination by another source
Comply by : Nov 02, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed washed lettuce stored under drying containers at 3 sink. Advised corrective action.
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: Beef, chicken, quail, and pork patty not cold holding at or below 41F in small prep cooler. PIC discarded all items in cooler. (see temp log) Pork, beef, shrimp, liver, and pork patte not cold holding at or below 41F in true server cooler. PIC discarded all items. Egg noodle not cold holding at or below 41F in downstairs true sliding cooler. PIC discarded 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 chicken stored above pork in walk in cooler. PIC adjusted stacking.
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 : Nov 02, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Wet wiping cloth stored on top of back prep counter.
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Comply by : Nov 02, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: In use wok spoon stored on top of dirty wok area.
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 build up on meat slicer in basement. PIC had item cleaned.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs; and/or Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded
Comply by : Nov 02, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Low two door prep cooler not cold holding at or below 41F. True sliding cooler upstairs not cold holding at or below 41F. True sliding cooler in basement not cold holding at or below 41F. Gaskets in disrepair in upstairs true sliding cooler.
4-202.16
Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of crevices & designed to be easily cleanable; and/or Kick plates not removable for cleaning
Comply by : Nov 02, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed unfinished wood below 3 compartment sink.
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: Chicken, rice, beef, and shrimp not hot holding at or above 135F on counter top. PIC stated they were going to be used for service (see temp log). PIC discarded items. Chicken soup and beef soup not hot holding at or above 135 in main cook area. Food items not held under temperature control and left in large containers. PIC reheated beef soup cooked in past 3 hours. PIC discarded chicken soup.
3-501.15
Cooling methods not in accordance with time and temperature criteria as specified in the Food Code
Comply by : Nov 02, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Beef soup cooled in large containers in walk in cooler.