Hong's Buffet - Inspection Report
Address:6151 NW Barry Rd Kansas City MO 64154
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 741-9494

Inspection details
Inspection Date22 March, 2023
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations9
Non-critical Violations10

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
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 : Mar 25, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed 2 out of 4 employees with food handlers cards.
2-301.14
When to Wash - Food Employees did not clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms according to Food Code guidelines.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employee use chemicals then touch food without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands then discarded the food they touched. Observed employee touching clean dishes after touching dirty dishes. Employee corrected on site by washing their hands and washing the dirty tubs/dishes
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 shrimp on same shelf next to mushrooms in walk in cooler. Person in charge removed the shrimp that was next to the mushrooms and placed it in correct location
3-302.12
Food storage containers not identified with common name of food
Comply by : Jun 20, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed container filled with salt and pepper without proper labeling with common name.
6-501.112
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests.
Comply by : Jun 20, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed dead bugs trapped inside light fixture in dry storage room.
4-101.11
Utensils/food-contact surfaces not made of safe, durable, smooth materials
CRITICALComply by : Mar 25, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed white rice can container in disrepair. Observed fryer basket on very right in disrepair.
6-202.15
Openings to outside not protected against entry of pest as specified in the Food Code; and/or Protective barriers not provided for exterior walls/roofs
Comply by : Jun 20, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed exit door in dry storage room with gap of light at top right corner.
3-501.16
Cold Holding - Time/temperature control for safety cold food was not maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed cantaloupe at hibachi salad buffet case with temperature of 45. Person in charge discarded the cantaloupe
4-101.19
Nonfood-contact surfaces not made of durable, smooth materials
Comply by : Jun 20, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed cardboard being used on shelf on non food contact surface under prep table. Observed cardboard on shelf in front of mop closet under prep table Observed rust on grates in Pepsi cooler on left side of door leading to lobby.
5-205.11
Using a Handwashing Sink - A handwashing sink 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
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed rags stored on and inside the employee handwashing sink in the ware washing area. Person in charge removed the rags from the handwashing sink.
6-501.113
Maintenance tools not properly stored
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed box knife and lighter on prep table in front of the wok station. Person in charge removed the lighter and box knife to proper location.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Jun 20, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed build-up underneath three door cooler. Observed cobwebs and black build-up on wall by mop sink in mop closet. Observed build-up on left side rack in dry storage room. Observed rust on middle rack in dry storage room. Observed cobwebs on walls in dry storage room. Observed dust buildup on the crate vents in the ware washing area.
4-602.11
Equipment & Food-Contact Cleaning Frequency - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned according to the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Mar 25, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed buildup on the table top can opener blade.
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 chlorine sanitizer to have a concentration below 50 ppm at the hibachi station. Person in charge supplied and chlorine sanitizer bucket with a concentration between 50-100 ppm.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs
Comply by : Jun 20, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed towel dispenser plastic covering in disrepair next to handwashing sink in Mongolian grill area. Observed door gasket on Pepsi cooler to be in disrepair. Observed table top can opener blade to be in disrepair.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Jun 20, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed build-up on vent area above the chemical dishwasher. Observed black buildup around woks at the cookline.
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 employee drink and a can red bull stored on the bottom shelve of the prep table in front of the wok station. Person in charge removed drink and placed it in employee designated area
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
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed wet wiping cloths under sink on shelf in the expo room. Person in charge removed the wiping cloths and placed in sanitizer bucket.
4-903.11
Equipment/utensils/linens not stored as specified in the Food Code
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed that was bowls not inverted on prep table in front of the mop room. Person in charge inverted the equipment.