The Bar - West Plaza - Inspection Report
Address:1121 W 47th street Kansas City MO 64112
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 216-6485

Inspection details
Inspection Date24 June, 2022
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations9
Non-critical Violations5

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.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed 0 of 2 food prep employees with food handlers cards. *VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS DURING RE-INSPECTION.*
4-702.11
Before Use After Cleaning - Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are not sanitized before use after cleaning.
CRITICALComply by : Jun 27, 2022
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no sanitizer buckets set up for bar and kitchen. Employee made quat sanitizer buckets at 200-400ppm for kitchen and bar.
4-302.14
A test kit for measuring sanitizer concentration not provided
CRITICALComply by : Jun 27, 2022
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no test strips for quat sanitizer. *VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS DURING RE-INSPECTION.*
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 beef stored next to milk in downstairs reach-in cooler #1. Observed raw chicken stored next to cooked chicken in make table lowboy. All listed foods stored correctly during inspection. *repeat. VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS DURING RE-INSPECTION.*
4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Comply by : Sep 22, 2022
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed grease buildup on vent hoods.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Sep 22, 2022
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed dust buildup on vent hoods. Observd dust buildup on upstairs 1 door reach-in cooler and basement reach-in cooler #1.
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 2 containers of raw chicken in lowboy #2 above 41F. Employee discarded chicken. *repeat. Violation will be assessed in 3-10 days during re-inspection.*
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 cloths stored on lowboy #2. Cloths stored in sanitizer.
6-403.11
Employee accommodations not clearly designated for eating/drinking/smoking
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employee beverage stored on prep table. Beverage stored below prep table.
4-602.11
Equipment & 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 buildup on blade of counter top can opener. Can opener moved to 3-compartment sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
3-501.15
Cooling methods not in accordance with time and temperature criteria as specified in the Food Code
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed chicken wings cooling on countertop at room temperature. Chicken wings moved to upstairs reach-in cooler to cool properly. *repeat. VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS DURING RE-INSPECTION.*
4-203.12
Ambient air and water temperature measuring devices are not scaled and/or accurate as required by the Food Code
CRITICALComply by : Jun 27, 2022
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed thermometer for lowboy #2 in disrepair.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs
Comply by : Sep 22, 2022
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed lowboy #2 unable to reach and keep foods at cold holding temperature. Note: No PHF foods to be stored in lowboy #2 until it is able to reach 41F or below for cold holding. Establishment has other means for cold holding. *VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS DURING RE-INSPECTION.*
4-602.12
Cooking & Baking Equipment - The food-contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment are not cleaned at least every 24 hours and/or the cavities and door seals of microwave ovens are not cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed buildup in microwave. *VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS DURING RE-INSPECTION.*