Separation, Packaging & Segregation - Food was not protected from cross contamination according to the Food Code.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed raw chicken stored on the top shelf above ready-to-eat food items and above raw ground beef. Chicken was put on the bottom shelf and ready-to-eat food items were moved to the top for proper separation and storage.
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed tongs hanging off of the handle of the oven on the cookline. PIC removed tongs.
Observed scoop inside of container of spanish rice in the walk-in cooler (#1) with handle touching food product. PIC removed scoop.
3-305.11
Food is not stored as required by the Food Code
Comply by : Nov 30, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed bags of rice, pinto beans, and chickpeas as well as containers of tahini on the floor in the back storage area.
2-301.12
Cleaning Procedure - Food employees did not use the proper cleaning procedure to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: (A) Except as specified in ¶ (B) of this section, food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms (or surrogate prosthetic devices for hands or arms) for at least 20 seconds, using a cleaning compound in a lavatory that is equipped as specified under § 5-202.12.
(B) Food employees shall use the following cleaning procedure:
(1) Vigorous friction on the surfaces of the lathered fingers, finger tips, areas between the fingers, hands and arms (or by vigorously rubbing the surrogate prosthetic devices for hands or arms) for at least 10 to 15 seconds, followed by;
(2) Thorough rinsing under clean, running warm water; and
(3) Immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough drying of cleaned hands and arms (or surrogate prosthetic devices) using a method as specified under § 6-301.12.
(C) Food Employees shall pay particular attention to the areas underneath the fingernails during the cleaning procedure.
(D) If approved and capable of removing the types of soils encountered in the food operations involved, an automatic handwashing facility may be used by food employees to clean their hands.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employee washing hands with cold water and for less than 15 seconds. Employee was instructed to re-wash his hands with warm water and for at least 15 seconds.
3-501.16
Cold Holding - Potentially hazardous cold food was not maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed diced tomatoes and hummus on the cold make table with internal temperatures above 41F. PIC stated the food items were put on the cold make table at 11am and at inspection time, was still within 4-hour window. Food items were placed into the walk-in cooler to cool down.
Observed sour cream with an internal temperature above 41F inside the reach-in cooler below the cold make table. PIC stated the food items were put on the cold make table at 11am and at inspection time, was still within 4-hour window. Food item was placed into the walk-in cooler to cool down.
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.
CRITICAL
Comply by : Sep 04, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed 0 out of 4 employees with valid food handler cards.
6-201.13
Floor to wall junctures not covered; Water-flushed floors not provided with drains & graded to drain
Comply by : Nov 30, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed the coving coming off of the wall below the pepsi soda machine.
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 signage at the warewash area handsink. Inspector provided signs.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Nov 30, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed the side door to have the glass broken and held together with duct tape.
Observed stained ceiling tiles in the dining area.
Observed wall below three-compartment sink in disrepair.
Observed buildup on floor below three-compartment sink.
4-903.11
Single-service/use items not stored as specified in the Food Code; and/or Single-service/use items stored in prohibited areas
Comply by : Nov 30, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed single-service to-go containers, foam cups, and other paper products stored on the floor in the dry goods area and behind the pepsi soda fountain in the lobby.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Nov 30, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed standing water on the counter top below the pepsi 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.
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no paper towels at the warewash handsink. PIC provided paper towels.
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 30, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed standing water on the bottom of the walk-in cooler coming from a drip leak from the condenser pipes.
Observed the coke cooler by the cookline to be out of service. Establishment was not using the cooler at inspection time.
Observed the make table and reach-in cooler unable to hold an ambient temperature of 41F or below. Establishment placed a service call at time of inspection.
Observed black stains on the cutting board in the prep area.
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
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employee drink stored on the front handsink. PIC removed.
Observed the handsink being used as a fill sink for sanitizer buckets. Discussed with PIC.
4-101.11
Utensils/food-contact surfaces not made of safe, durable, smooth materials*
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed container of cucumber pickles stored in their own can in the walk-in cooler. PIC put food items in a food-safe container.
3-101.11
Safe, Unadulterated, & Honestly Presented - Food was not seen to be safe, unadulterated, and/or honestly presented.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed container of raw chicken shawarma with an unknown hard white substance inside the container. PIC discarded food at inspection time.
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.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no dates on the cooked carnitas in the walk-in cooler (#1). PIC stated they were cooked on Tuesday and added a date label.
Observed no date on the cooked chickpeas in the walk-in cooler (#1). PIC was unaware when they were cooked and food was discarded.