Portia's Cafe - Inspection Report
Address:3840 Truman Rd Kansas City MO 64127
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 241-7494

Inspection details
Inspection Date28 October, 2022
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations7
Non-critical Violations12

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
8-304.11
Upon acceptance of the permit issued by the regulatory authority, the permit holder in order to retain the permit shall: Post the permit in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to Consumers; Mount permanent business name to the outside of the establishment in a conspicuous location
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Post the permit in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to Consumers
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed permit to not be visible by consumers. Person in charge placed permit in a conspicuous location at time of inspection.
6-301.12
Hand Drying Provision - Each handwashing sink, or group of adjacent sinks, is not provided with Individual, disposable towels; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no paper towels by handwashing sink in bathroom. Person in charge placed paper towel roll in bathroom at time of inspection.
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 container of cheese to be cold holding at a temperature above 41F for more that 4hr. Person in charge placed container inside of fridge at time of inspection.
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 build up on coffee machine diffuser. Person in charge cleaned diffuser at time of inspection. Observed build up inside of server station ice well. Person in charge burned ice and cleaned ice well at time of 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 container of milk and single service containers of butter to be stored below raw sausage inside of fridge. Person in charge placed milk and butter above sausage at time of inspection. Observed employee using spatula too cook raw hamburger meat, raw chicken, and raw shelled eggs. Person in charge provided a spatula for each raw food product at time of inspection.
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
CRITICALComply by : Oct 31, 2022
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed drip leak from under middle basin of 3 compartment sink.
4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Comply by : Jan 26, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed build up on vents filters above dining area flat top grill.
3-202.15
Package Integrity - Food packages were not in good condition and did not appear to protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed 2 dented cans of beets in can storage area. Person in charge placed dented beet cans in a designated area at time of inspection.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Jan 26, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed ice build up on floor and ceiling of walk in freezer.
5-501.111
Storage areas/receptacles not maintained in good repair
Comply by : Jan 26, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed lid of trash dumpster to be in disrepair.
2-301.14
When to Wash - Food Employees did not clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms according to Food Code guidelines.
CRITICALComply by : Oct 31, 2022
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employee not washing hands between handling dirty dishes and clean dishes.
5-501.17
Receptacle in women's toilet room not covered
Comply by : Jan 26, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed receptacle in both bathrooms to not be covered.
6-303.11
Lighting intensity not adequate in food prep, storage & service areas
Comply by : Jan 26, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed light out inside of fridge.
3-302.12
Food storage containers not identified with common name of food
Comply by : Jan 26, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed bulk containers of salt and pepper stored below iced tea dispenser to not be labeled.
4-903.11
Equipment/utensils/linens not stored as specified in the Food Code
Comply by : Jan 26, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed pans stored to dry on a bench outside of establishment in front of entrance to can storage area.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Jan 26, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed stained ceiling tiles above dining room entry. Observed damaged ceiling tiles above walk in cooler entry. Observed dust build up on ceiling above ware washing area. Observed broken floor tiles in dining area bathroom.
6-101.11
Materials for floors/walls/ceilings not smooth, durable, & easily cleanable under normal use; and/or walls/ceilings are not light in color
Comply by : Jan 26, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed absorbent ceiling tiles in dining area bathroom.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs
Comply by : Jan 26, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed door and floor of walk in freezer to be in disrepair.
4-101.19
Nonfood-contact surfaces not made of durable, smooth materials
Comply by : Jan 26, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed pans stored on top of wiping cloths under steam table. Observed wood shelving in dry storage in front of walk in cooler and fry storage to the left of dining area bathroom. Observed wooden shelf holding toaster under serving counter.