New China Star - Inspection Report
Address:502 NW Englewood Rd Kansas City MO 64118
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 454-7300

Inspection details
Inspection Date15 March, 2023
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations8
Non-critical Violations7

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
2-401.11
Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco - An employee was seen eating, drinking, or using a form of tobacco in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; unwrapped single-service and single-use articles; or other items needing protection could result.
CRITICALComply by : Mar 18, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employee to drink bottled water while prepping broccoli at the food prep table.
3-501.17
RTE TCS, Date Marking - Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety 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.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed container of crab ragoon, breaded chicken, and egg roll to not have a date mark in the Pepsi Cooler. Person in charge date marked the items at the time of inspection.
7-204.11
Sanitizers, Criteria - Chemical sanitizers and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces did not meet the requirements of the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no sanitizer made for the kitchen. Person in charge made a chlorine sanitizer with a concentration of 50-100ppm.
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 3 cans of pineapples and 2 cans bamboo shots to be dented in the dry storage area. Person in charge discarded the cans at the time of inspection.
2-301.14
When to Wash - Food Employees did not clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms according to Food Code guidelines.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employee washing hands with gloves on at the handwashing sink. Person in charge made employee take gloves on and re-wash their hands at the time of inspection.
3-302.12
Food storage containers not identified with common name of food
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed 8 containers of peanuts without a label on top of the make table. Person in charge labeled the containers at the time of inspection.
4-901.11
Equipment/utensils not air dried after washing, rinsing & sanitizing
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed stacks of two plastic containers to be wet stacked at the dish wash area. Person in charge separated the containers at the time of inspection.
4-502.13
Single-service and single-use articles, use limitation
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed two single service items used as scoops at the wok station. Person in charge discarded the single service items and replaced them with metal spoons at the time of inspection.
4-101.19
Nonfood-contact surfaces not made of durable, smooth materials
Comply by : Jun 13, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed back door to be made of wood. Observed wood platform at the wok station area. Observed wood block at the dump sink area. ***ONCE DAMAGED OR STAINED REPLACE IT WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NONABSORBENT***
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Jun 13, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed build up on the shelves in the walk in cooler.
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
CRITICALComply by : Mar 18, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed there to be no drain plugs.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Jun 13, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed build up on the floor underneath deep fryers. Observed stained ceiling tiles in the dining room area.
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Comply by : Jun 13, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed scoop handles to be touching food products in the dry storage area.
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 8 containers of breaded chicken, white rice, and marinated steak to be cooling at room temperature and cold wind from the outside. Person in charge moved food products in the walk in cooler at the 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 the table top can opener to have build up. Person in charge cleaned at time of inspection.