El Mercado Fresco (bakery) - Inspection Report
Address:5117 Independence Ave Kansas City MO 64124
Establishment Type:Retail Bakery
Phone No.:(816) 800-4580

Inspection details
Inspection Date31 May, 2023
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations7
Non-critical Violations6

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
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
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed the hand washing sink to be blocked with a bucket inside of the sink. The person in charge removed the bucket at the 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 to be no paper towels at the hand washing sink. The person in charge provided paper towels at the time of inspection.
6-301.11
Handwashing Cleanser, Availability - Each handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent sinks is not provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed to be no soap at the hand washing sink. The person in charge provided liquid soap at the time of inspection.
6-202.13
Insect control devices do not retain insect within device and/or are not properly installed
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed 3 open sticky traps hanging from the ceiling at the kitchen. The person in charge removed all the sticky traps at the time of inspection.
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed to be no tester for the test of the 3 compartment sink. The person in charge provided tester for the 3 compartment sink at the time of inspection.
4-702.11
Before Use After Cleaning - Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are not sanitized before use after cleaning.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed to be no sanitizer bucket made at the prep table or kitchen at the time of inspection. The person in charge made a new chlorine sanitizer bucket at the time of inspection.
4-904.11
Single-service/use items not properly handled, displayed or dispensed to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces; and/or Single-service items for consumer self-service not furnished with the original wrapper or from an approved dispenser
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed single services to-go items exposed and not inverted. The person in charge inverted the to-go items at the time of inspection.
7-201.11
Separation, Storage - Poisonous or toxic materials are not stored in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a package of medicine pills stored on the rack above the prep table. The person in charge removed the medicine to a designated area at the time of inspection.
6-403.11
Employee accommodations not clearly designated for eating/drinking/smoking
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employees drinks stored throughout the kitchen and prep area. The person in charge removed the employees drink to a designated area at the time of inspection.
6-501.16
Mops not allowed to air dry after use
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a wet mop stored inside of the mop bucket. The person in charge inverted the wet mop to air dry at the 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 : Jun 03, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed food container with a temperature above 41 degrees at the 3 doors reach-in cooler. The person in charge removed the food items to a different cooler at the time of inspection.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs
Comply by : Aug 29, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed the 3 doors reach-in cooler unable to hold a cold temperature below 41 degrees. The person in charge removed all the food items stored for less than 4 hrs to a different reach-in cooler at the time of inspection.
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 : Aug 29, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: As the wood become damage replace it with a smooth, durable, easily cleanable and non-absorbent materials.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed shelf made of wood in the back of the prep area, at front of the 3 doors reach-in cooler.