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 Date23 May, 2023
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations7
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.
CRITICALComply by : May 26, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed 2 out of 4 employee's to have food handler card.
8-403.510
Posting of Inspection - Prior inspection reports not posted in a conspicuous location with the permit
CRITICALComply by : May 26, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no previous inspection posted by permit.
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
CRITICALComply by : May 26, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed hibachi station hand wash sink to have drip leak from faucet. Observed hand sink in single service area to have drip leak from faucet.
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 : May 26, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed 2 employee's touching phones and clothing and not wash their hands before prepping food. Person in charge made employees wash hands 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.
CRITICALComply by : May 26, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed large pot of chicken to be above required temperature for cold holding. Person in charge moved chicken into smaller containers and put food into walk-in to rapidly cool. Observed canned pineapple, eggs, and carrots being held at hibachi station to be above required temperature for cold holding. Person in charge put items under ice to rapidly cool at time of inspection. *VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS*
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
CRITICALComply by : May 26, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed pitcher stored in single service hand wash sink.
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 on walls inside microwave oven. Person in charge cleaned microwave at time of inspection.
3-305.11
Food is not stored as required by the Food Code
Comply by : Aug 21, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed watermelon stored underneath plumbing fixture in mop area. Observed food stored on ground in dry storage area. Observed food stored on ground in walk-in freezer. Observed food stored on ground in walk-in cooler. *VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS*
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Aug 21, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed metal bannister to have buildup in walk-in cooler.
6-403.11
Employee accommodations not clearly designated for eating/drinking/smoking
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observe open canned drink in reach-in cooler. Person in charge removed item at time of inspection.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Aug 21, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed mop room to have buildup on floors. Observed debris on floor in dry storage area.
6-501.113
Maintenance tools not properly stored
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed box cutter stored on shelf in walk-in cooler. Observed pocket knife stored on meat slicer.