K-Town Convenience
1113 NE US Hwy 50
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(660) 287-4049
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Date: 09/11/19
Reason for Inspection: Follow-up
Priority Violations:
3-701.11A Multiple food items in walk-in freezer observed with extreme ice build-up on the boxes and inside the box. CORRECTED
3-501.16A2 White counter refrigerator observed with sliced tomatoes 45°F sliced green peppers 51°F and ambient temperature 50°F. Refrigerator in back room observed with cottage cheese at 52°F shredded cheese at 54°F ambient temperature 46°F. CORRECTED
Core Violations:
3-305.11A3 Multiple boxes in walk-in freezer stored on floor. CORRECTED
6-501.12A Floor under salad bar observed with crackers and spilled cheese. CORRECTED
COMMENTS:
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Date: 09/06/19
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Score: 68
Priority Violations:
3-701.11A Multiple food items in walk-in freezer observed with extreme ice build-up on the boxes and inside the box.
3-501.16A2 White counter refrigerator observed with sliced tomatoes 45°F sliced green peppers 51°F and ambient temperature 50°F. Refrigerator in back room observed with cottage cheese at 52°F shredded cheese at 54°F ambient temperature 46°F.
Core Violations:
3-305.11A3 Multiple boxes in walk-in freezer stored on floor.
6-501.12A Floor under salad bar observed with crackers and spilled cheese.
COMMENTS:
Date: 4/12/19
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Score: 62
Priority Violations:
4-601.11A Soda nozzles observed with build-up of debris.
3-501.16A2 White counter refrigerator observed with ground beef 43°F sliced tomatoes 46°F and ambient temperature 46°F.
3-501.17A Plastic storage bag of slices of cheddar cheese observed without a date. CORRECTED
Core Violations:
6-501.12A Light shields in the kitchen observed with build-up of dust etc. Walls throughout kitchen observed with build-up of dust and grease. Shelving under hot hold case observed with build-up of debris.
6-202.15A Backdoor observed with a gap under the door.
4-601.11C Shelving in refrigerator in back room by furnace observed with build-up of debris. Hood over fryers observed with grease build up to the point of possible dripping. True refrigerator on store floor observed with debris build up on door track and fan guard.
4-204.112A No thermometer found in white counter refrigerator and front display cold case.
COMMENTS:
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Date: 01/03/19
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Score: 84
Priority Violations:
4-601.11A Soda nozzles observed with build-up of syrup debris. CORRECTED
Core Violations:
3-305.11A3 Multiple boxes of food observed stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
6-202.14 Men’s restroom door not self-closing.
6-202.15A Upon arrival back door of kitchen observed wide open. No screen door.
4-601.11C Hood over fryers observed with grease build up to the point of possible dripping.
6-501.12A Light shields in the kitchen observed with build-up of dust etc.
4-501.11A Standing water on floor of walk-in cooler.
COMMENTS:
Date: 9/27/18
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Score: 84
Priority Violations:
3-501.16A2 Salad bar has deep temperatures from upper 40s into 50+ degrees.
Core Violations:
4-601.11C
1) Ice buckets improperly laid upside down but on machine.
2) Composite wood shelves in kitchen have deteriorating wood where cookware is stored.
6-501.12A Outside walk in cooler has some food debris on floor and cigarette butt.
4-301.11 Display case refrigeration unit contained foods above 41°F by 2 to 3 degrees.
6-202.13B Fly control devise located above dishwashing area.
COMMENTS:
Date: 05/30/2018
Reason for Inspection: Follow-up
Priority Violations:
3-501.17A Observed two meat trays which were not date/labeled in walk in cooler and staff did not know the dates of preparation. CORRECTED
JC-3-4-5-4B Current food safety/handler training is expired. CORRECTED
Core Violations:
5-205.15B
1) Observed water against walls behind HVAC dishwashing area flat grill area.
2) Observed leak under Ice Tea self serv. Staff said HVAC repair was out yesterday to fix issue. CORRECTED
4-601.11C Pop dispenser clear plastic guard has accumulations on its outside. CORRECTED
6-501.111B Observed mice feces/nest in kitchen HVAC room. CORRECTED
COMMENTS:
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Date: 05/24/2018
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Score: 76
Priority Violations:
3-501.17A Observed two meat trays which were not date/labeled in walk in cooler and staff did not know the dates of preparation.
JC-3-4-5-4B Current food safety/handler training is expired.
Core Violations:
5-205.15B
1) Observed water against walls behind HVAC dishwashing area flat grill area.
2) Observed leak under Ice Tea self serv. Staff said HVAC repair was out yesterday to fix issue.
4-601.11C Pop dispenser clear plastic guard has accumulations on its outside.
6-501.111B Observed mice feces/nest in kitchen HVAC room.
COMMENTS: Follow-up inspection schedule for 05/30/2018
Date: 11/30/2017
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Score: 97
Priority Violations: NONE.
Core Violations:
6-501.12a The floor in the walk in soda/beer cooler has trash underneath the shelves.
4-601.11c Stand up freezer with broken handle has an accumulation of ice and frost inside.
3-305.11A3 Food was found stored on the floor in the freezer.
COMMENTS:
Temperature Log Refrigerators: Cheese 41°F Egg 32°F Cheese 40°F Chicken 36°F Hot Holding: Pizza 136°F Gravy 171°F Sausage Biscuit 161°F Freezer: Food Frozen Salad Bar: Onion 41 Ham 41°F Display Macaroni Salad 41°F NOTE: Continue to monitor temperature on salad bar to ensure the temperature is staying down at 41°F or lower.
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Date: 07/14/2017
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Score: 89
Priority Violations:
3-501.16A2 Deli display case holding deli meats macaroni salad potato egg salad temped at 54 degrees then allowed to cycle but only reached temperature of 44. Manager/staff emptied display case. CORRECTED.
Core Violations:
4-301.11 Pizza prep refrigeration is not reaching temperatures of 41 or below: sauce 49°F sausage 51°F in hot kitchen. Sauce and sausage removed. CORRECTED.
COMMENTS:
Temperature Log: Hot hold prep: beans 137°F Red bull fridge: tomato 38°F Hot hold display: fried mushrooms 145°F pizza display: 122°F corrected to 135+ prep table in kitchen: sauce 49°F sausage 51°F In kitchen display fridge: raw chicken 34°F Walk in freezer: everything frozen solid Walk in cooler: cheeses 30°F tomato 32 Deli meat display case: beef 54 potato salad 44°F Sanitation: 3rd bin sink 300ppm quat
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Date: 03/20/2017
Reason for Inspection: Follow-up
Priority Violations:
JC-3-4-5-4B Food manager on duty did not have current food handler’s card nor did other employee day helper. CORRECTED.
Core Violations: NONE.
COMMENTS:
Only deficiency food safety training. Inspector looked up food safety training online and found that the employees took training last week. Minimum is met re-inspection paperwork completed in office. No site visit. Called site and talked to Monica inspector told her that there will be no site visit since training had been completed online.
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Date: 03/15/2017
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Score: 70
Priority Violations:
3-501.18A Three trays of meat/ribs were dated 2/24 in walk in cooler which were past 7 days in refrigeration. Manager stated they make ribs every Friday night and these were old leftovers and these
trays needed to be disposed. Manager disposed trays on the spot. CORRECTED.
JC-3-4-5-4B Food manager on duty did not have current food handler’s card nor did other employee day helper.
4-601.11A Two pop dispenser nozzles had buildup of crust lining the inner dispenser. Manager stated the night staff is supposed to clean every two days. CORRECTED.
Core Violations: NONE.
COMMENTS:
Temperature Log: pizza prep table: pepperoni 40°F ham 41°F mozzarella 36°F small ‘red bull’ fridge: tomato 38 cheese 42°F upright kitchen freezer chicken 7°F deli display: egg macaroni salad 31°F deli meat 36°F milk cooler:milk 31°F walk-in cooler: cheeses 38°F hot hold fried food display: corned dogs 146°F salad bar was being set up contents 54°F cooling to 46 °F in 30 min cooling to 38°F in hour.
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Date: 11/14/2016
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Score: 97
Priority Violations: None.
Core Violations:
4-601.11c The following nonfood contact surfaces were found soiled: 1+2) Handles and doors on both stand up freezers 3) Black shelf next to trash can and 3 vat sink.
COMMENTS:
Temperature Log: Freezers: Food Frozen Solid Refrigerators: Gravy 39°F Meat 39°F Milk 40°F Hamburger Meat 34°F Lettuce 41°F Hot Holding: Chicken 145°F Corn Dog 149°F Cold Holding: Salad Pasta 38°F Salad 41°F
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Date: 07/14/2016
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Priority Violations:
3-701.11A Rotten tomato in glass door refrigerator near water heater. Items in this refrigerator are haphazard/ disorganized with raw sausage above ready to eat items. Items not being date marked. CORRECTED
3-501.17B Several items that were frozen not properly labeled giving the indication they are out dated. Multiple pans of BBQ not dated at all. CORRECTED
3-302.11A1 Boxes of Raw meats sitting above leaf lettuce. CORRECTED
4-601.11A Meat slicer: counter dirty under slicer. Slicer has been cleaned but dried hard material remains in hard to clean areas. Several containers of “clean” utensils sitting in containers with food particles and debris. Change out plastic container weekly. Black mold on dispensing tube for Cherry Slurpee machine. CORRECTED
3-501.16B Small glass door refrigerator on counter in kitchen holding hamburger at 47°F It must be 41°F or lower. CORRECTED
Core Violations:
6-202.11A End caps missing from light covers in kitchen. Clear tubes present but no end caps. CORRECTED
4-803.11 Dirty odorous linen seen in several locations: piled on the floor in utility sink on counters and in a laundry bag. CORRECTED
6-501.113A Pipe wrench drill and other tools sitting on counters shelves in food preparation areas. Pipe wrenches are often used on waste water lines and have fecal material on them. CORRECTED
4-903.11B Salad bar plates stored food contact surface up. Some togo containers stored food contact surface up. CORRECTED
6-501.12A Floor in kitchen has grease pooling and dead insects. Lights have grease building up on covers. CORRECTED
4-101.111 Bare wood used above grill. Soaked in grease and covered with ceiling insulation/dust. CORRECTED
4-501.14A Three vat sink feels greasy with a buildup of material. CORRECTED
4-601.11C 1) Plastic jar of salad dressing in walk-in cooler has mold growing on the lid. 2) Electric stove with oven is dirty with a buildup of debris and grease. 3) Counters and shelves in kitchen are dirty with food particles dried hard. Front of counter is being cleaned but not all items on counter are being moved. 4) Doors and door handles of all refrigerators and freezers dirty. 5) Shelf holding flat grill dirty with a grease buildup. 6) Lids and flour carts dirty. CORRECTED
4-204.112A Small refrigerator on counter in kitchen and small refrigerator on counter at front do not have thermometers. CORRECTED
COMMENTS: NONE
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Date: 07/12/2016
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Score 0
Priority Violations:
3-501.17B Several items that were frozen not properly labeled giving the indication they are out dated. Multiple pans of BBQ not dated at all.
4-601.11A Meat slicer: counter dirty under slicer. Slicer has been cleaned but dried hard material remains in hard to clean areas. Several containers of “clean” utensils sitting in containers with food particles and debris. Change out plastic container weekly. Black mold on dispensing tube for Cherry Slurpee machine.
3-302.11A1 Boxes of Raw meats sitting above leaf lettuce.
3-201.11A Multiple packages of Pork labeled NOT FOR SALE stored in freezer. Discarded. Owner stated he did not know where it came from. Stated he does not use it.
4-202.11A Interior of ice machine previously repaired with a plastic weld has come loose. Part of the weld is coming off and exposing insulation in side walls. CORRECTED
3-501.16B Small glass door refrigerator on counter in kitchen holding hamburger at 47°F It must be 41°F or lower.
3-701.11A Rotten tomato in glass door refrigerator near water heater. Items in this refrigerator are haphazard/ disorganized with raw sausage above ready to eat items. Items not being date marked.
Core Violations:
4-501.14A Three vat sink feels greasy with a buildup of material.
6-501.12A Floor in kitchen has grease pooling and dead insects. Lights have grease building up on covers.
6-202.11A End caps missing from light covers in kitchen. Clear tubes present but no end caps.
4-601.11C 1) Plastic jar of salad dressing in walk-in cooler has mold growing on the lid. 2) Electric stove with oven is dirty with a buildup of debris and grease. 3) Counters and shelves in kitchen are dirty with food particles dried hard. Front of counter is being cleaned but not all items on counter are being moved. 4) Doors and door handles of all refrigerators and freezers dirty. 5) Shelf holding flat grill dirty with a grease buildup. 6) Lids and flour carts dirty.
4-903.11B Salad bar plates stored food contact surface up. Some togo containers stored food contact surface up.
4-101.111 Bare wood used above grill. Soaked in grease and covered with ceiling insulation/dust.
5-205.15B NO water to hand sink.
2-301.15 Hands sink: no water stuff stored in hand sink dirty. Employees washing hands at three vat sink. Employees handle raw meat and then wash hands where clean dishes and uncooked vegetables are to be prepped. CORRECTED
4-803.11 Dirty odorous linen seen in several locations: piled on the floor in utility sink on counters and in a laundry bag.
6-501.113A Pipe wrench drill and other tools sitting on counters shelves in food preparation areas. Pipe wrenches are often used on waste water lines and have fecal material on them.
4-204.112A Small refrigerator on counter in kitchen and small refrigerator on counter at front do not have thermometers.
COMMENTS:
Temperature log: raw hamburger 47°F in small glass door refrigerator. Cooked BBQ unlabeled/ undated 39°F walk in cooler. Gravy 135°F hot holding ham 41°F deli case. Unchained compressed gas cylinder in store room with water heater.
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Date: 02/11/2016
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Score 88
Priority Violations:
3-302.11A1 Raw chicken and meat stored above RTE food in freezer. One freezer already had meat thaw and leak down door shelves onto other food. CORRECTED
Core Violations:
4-601.11C Outside of flour container right next to fryer has gummy and dried flour/grease combo.
5-205.11A Hand sink blocked in kitchen.
COMMENTS:
Temperature Log: Hot Holding: Okra 143°F Deli Case: Pasta 41°F Freezer Food Frozen Salad Bar: Ham 41°F Cooler: Milk 41°F Ice bags being labeled with sharpie when bought. New grease container outside firewood moved from being stored right against building. Talked about correct date labeling for pasta salads bought in bulk.
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Date: 08/04/2015
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Score 97
Priority Violations: NONE
Core Violations:
3-602.11A Unlabeled bags of ice.
6-501.114A Excessive number of full used grease containers sitting next to building Smoker wood is needed but stack away from building leave at least 24 inches so that you can survey for rodents.
5-205.11A Several items blocking the sink making it hard to get to. Make things easy as possible.
COMMENTS:
Temperature log: chicken strips 167°F hot holding. All items in freezer frozen solid. Deli meats 139°F Deli case. Scale in Deli old inspection sticker. Call MO Dept. of Agriculture Harold Summers 573-751-5639 and ask about how to have scale checked.
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Date: 01/09/2015
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Score 97
Critical Violations: NONE
Non-Critical Violations:
4-904.11A Handles displayed facing down eating surfaces up. Invert. CORRECTED
COMMENTS: NONE