Joy Wok Super Buffet - Inspection Report
Address:8320 N. Church Rd. Kansas City MO 64158
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 415-9888

Inspection details
Inspection Date15 May, 2019
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations7
Non-critical Violations16

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
6-501.18
Maintaining & Using Handwashing Facilities - Handwashing facilities are not kept clean, maintained and/or used as specified in the Food Code.
Comply by : Aug 13, 2019
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed food debris buildup at handwashing sink by walk-in-cooler.
5-501.17
Receptacle in women's toilet room not covered
Comply by : Aug 13, 2019
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no trashcans with lids inside women's restroom.
3-501.16
Hot Holding - Potentially hazardous hot food was not maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : May 18, 2019
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed wings and sweet and sour chicken holding below 135F at buffet steamwell #4.
6-403.11
Employee accommodations not clearly designated for eating/drinking/smoking
Comply by : Aug 13, 2019
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed open container stored on shelf at sushi area.
5-502.11
Refuse not removed in approved manner & at proper frequency to minimize attractant of pest & odors
Comply by : Aug 13, 2019
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed overflowing trash at trashcan in employee restroom.
3-307.11
Food not protected from contamination by another source
Comply by : Aug 13, 2019
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed several items stored in leader cooler with no cover. Observed raw shrimp, crab salad, and fried sushi with no cover at make table cooler. Observed several items in walk-in-cooler and walk-in-freezer with no cover. Observed bowl of flour sitting on dry storage shelf with no cover.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs; and/or Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded
Comply by : Aug 13, 2019
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed excessive ice condensation buildup on boxes inside walk-in-freezer.
4-601.11
Food Contact Clean to Sight and Touch - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils was not clean to sight and touch.
CRITICALComply by : May 18, 2019
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed buildup on can opener. Observed buildup on mixer on floor mixer. Employee removed mixer.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Aug 13, 2019
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed ceiling above sink in men's restroom in disrepair.
3-501.16
Cold Holding - Potentially hazardous cold food was not maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : May 18, 2019
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed several items (fried sushi, bean sprouts, crab salad, kimchi, crab sushi, and raw fish) at sushi cold well holding above 41F.
4-602.11
Eq. & Food-Contact-Cleaning Frequency - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned according to the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : May 18, 2019
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed buildup on catch place at ice machine in kitchen. Observed buildup on catch place at ice machine at serving station.
6-201.11
Floors/walls/ceilings not smooth & easily cleanable; and/or Utility lines unnecessarily exposed
Comply by : Aug 13, 2019
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed exposed wires and plumbing around ceiling in dry storage room. Observed not smooth, and easily cleanable and non-absorbent ceiling tiles in dry storage room. Observed untreated wood in dry storage room.
6-501.110
Designated dressing rooms/lockers not used by employees
Comply by : Aug 13, 2019
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed cellphone and jacket stored on shelf with dry goods at sushi area. Observed jacket hanging on dry storage shelf in back. Person in charge moved to designated area. Observed multiple jackets stored on top of rice bags in dry storage room in back.
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Comply by : Aug 13, 2019
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed scoop handle in contact with flour and bowl being used as scoop inside flour container. Person in charge discarded bowl. Observed scoop handle in contact with rice inside container. Observed scoop handle in contact and bowl being used as a scoop in corn starch container. Person in charge removed bowl.
3-302.11
Separation, Packaging & Segregation - Food was not protected from cross contamination according to the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : May 18, 2019
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed raw chicken stored directly next to raw beef in leader cooler. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored directly above raw shrimp in leader cooler. Inspector provided "Potentially Hazardous Foods Proper Storage According to Cooking Temperatures" handout.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Aug 13, 2019
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed dust buildup on fan guard inside clear door cooler.
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 handwashing signage posted in men's restroom. Person in charge posted handwashing stickers.
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
Comply by : Aug 13, 2019
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed wet cloth on prep table at sushi area.
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.
CRITICALComply by : May 18, 2019
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed fried sushi and crab salad with no date marks in leader cooler. Observed crab salad with no date mark inside make table cooler. Inspector provided "Date Marking" handout.
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
Comply by : Aug 13, 2019
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed dishes stored inside handwashing sink at sushi area. Person in charge emptied sink. Observed sponge and food debris stored inside handwashing sink at sushi area.
3-501.12
Frozen PHF not slacked in accordance with the Food Code; and/or PHS not thawed in accorance with the Food Code
Comply by : Aug 13, 2019
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed several packages of tilapia being thawed in sitting water on prep table by sushi area. Inspector provided education on proper thawing methods. Inspector provided "Thaw Foods Safely" handout.
3-305.11
Food is not stored as required by the Food Code
Comply by : Aug 13, 2019
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed several boxes and food in walk-in-freezer stored on the floor. Observed several buckets of soy sauce stored on floor throughout facility.
2-101.11
Assignment - The permit holder or designated person in charge was not present at the food establishment during all hours of operation.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Ensure that the permit holder or designated person in charge is present at the food establishment during all hours of operation.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no designated person in charge at time of inspection. Person in charge arrived during middle of inspection.