El Paso Mexican Restaurant
1366 NW 555 Rd
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-6438
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Date: 6/23/2020
Reason for Inspection: Re-Inspection
Score: 58
Priority Violations: 4
3-302.11A1 Raw meats stored above other foods in walk-in cooler. Chicken/fish stored above peeled onions. CORRECTED
3-501.16A2 Kitchen prep station cooler next to southern wall is not keeping temperature. Contents were 47-50°F. CORRECTED
4-601.11A Ice machine: Scoop laid on top of dusty machine, Employee bottle of water stored in ice, Accumulations/black molds within machine behind small grey door. CORRECTED
4-601.11A Debris accumulation on tooth of can opener. CORRECTED
Core Violations: 2
4-601.11C Wall exhaust fan above flat top stove(for large pots) has accumulation overhanging open pots. CORRECTED
6-301.12A Paper towel machine at employee hand wash station was not functional. In addition there is no hot water in men’s/women’s bathrooms. CORRECTED
COMMENTS:
Date: 6/19/2020
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Score: 58
Priority Violations: 4
3-302.11A1 Raw meats stored above other foods in walk-in cooler. Chicken/fish stored above peeled onions.
3-501.16A2 Kitchen prep station cooler next to southern wall is not keeping temperature. Contents were 47-50°F
4-601.11A Ice machine: Scoop laid on top of dusty machine, Employee bottle of water stored in ice, Accumulations/black molds within machine behind small grey door
4-601.11A Debris accumulation on tooth of can opener.
Core Violations: 2
4-601.11C Wall exhaust fan above flat top stove(for large pots) has accumulation overhanging open pots.
6-301.12A Paper towel machine at employee handwash station was not functional. In addition there is no hot water in men’s/women’s bathrooms.
COMMENTS:
Temperature Log: Salsa table bottles 41°F Kitchen prep station top and bottom cooler next to southern wall: guacamole 47°F pico 47°F tomato 47°F cut onions 50°F Refrigerators store room: pollo 35°F other refrigeration: guacamole 41°F raw chicken 40°F raw beef 38°F Walk in cooler: cut onions 39°F tomato 41°F meat 40°F Sanitation: dishwasher 50ppm chlorine.
Date: 12/31/19
Reason for Inspection: Follow-up
Priority Violations:
4-601.11A 1) Can opener tooth had accumulations. 2) Knifes on north wall had food debris on blades. CORRECTED
3-501.16A2 South prep station cold hold unit had unacceptable temperature readings. CORRECTED
Core Violations:
6-501.11 Kitchen ceiling has several patches where paint in peeling and hanging down. CORRECTED
5-202.12A Handwashing sinks in both male and female lavatories had no warm/hot water. CORRECTED
4-601.11C Microwave both internal and external surfaces have accumulations of food residue. CORRECTED
COMMENTS:
Date: 12/26/19
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Score: 77
Priority Violations:
4-601.11A 1) Can opener tooth had accumulations. 2) Knifes on north wall had food debris on blades.
3-501.16A2 South prep station cold hold unit had unacceptable temperature readings.
Core Violations:
6-501.11 Kitchen ceiling has several patches where paint in peeling and hanging down.
5-202.12A Handwashing sinks in both male and female lavatories had no warm/hot water.
4-601.11C Microwave both internal and external surfaces have accumulations of food residue.
COMMENTS:
Date: 08/09/19
Reason for Inspection: Follow-up
Priority Violations:
4-202.11A Mixer/Blender in bar area has crazed/cracked which may loosen and contaminate food/drink. CORRECTED
Core Violations:
4-601.11C 1) Air vent above dish wash area has dust/debris accumulation 2) Outflow vent above large pot stove has dust accumulation over open pot 3) Wooden hot serves have food debris. CORRECTED
5-205.15B 1) Female bathroom wash sink drain is stuck. 2) Male bathroom urinal flow is under-effective. 3) No hot water in male bathroom wash sink. CORRECTED
COMMENTS:
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Date: 08/06/19
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Score: 84
Priority Violations:
4-202.11A Mixer/Blender in bar area has crazed/cracked which may loosen and contaminate food/drink.
Core Violations:
4-601.11C 1) Air vent above dish wash area has dust/debris accumulation 2) Outflow vent above large pot stove has dust accumulation over open pot 3) Wooden hot serves have food debris.
5-205.15B 1) Female bathroom wash sink drain is stuck. 2) Male bathroom urinal flow is under-effective. 3) No hot water in male bathroom wash sink.
COMMENTS:
Date: 04/25/19
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Score: 98
Priority Violations:
Core Violations:
6-501.11 Light or switch in female bathroom is in disrepair and only works sometimes.
4-601.11C Outflow accumulations on back kitchen exhaust and drink area exhaust ducts.
COMMENTS:
Date: 2/19/19
Reason for Inspection: Follow-up
Priority Violations:
5-203.11A No hand wash sink is readily available to employees in kitchen. CORRECTED
4-703.11C Dishwasher sanitation levels measured 0ppm. Lines checked and no extraction of sanitizer from sanitizer container was noted. CORRECTED
Core Violations:
4-601.11C 1) Grill area: Accumulation of grease/moisture hanging from ANSUL system as well as inflow vents all of which is over a food prep area. 2) Several wood under plates had visible food particle on topside and bottom sides. CORRECTED
5-202.12A 1) No hot water at sink for female bathroom sink 2) No hot water at sink for male bathroom sink 3) No hot water at sink for front/bar employee sink. CORRECTED
COMMENTS:
Date: 1/31/19
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Score: 75
Priority Violations:
5-203.11A No hand wash sink is readily available to employees in kitchen.
4-703.11C Dishwasher sanitation levels measured 0ppm.
Core Violations:
5-202.12A
1) No hot water at sink for female bathroom sink
2) No hot water at sink for male bathroom sink
3) No hot water at sink for front/bar employee sink
4-601.11C
- Grill area: Accumulation of grease/moisture hanging from ANSUL system as well as inflow vents all of which is over a food prep area.
- Several wood under plates had visible food particle on topside and bottom sides. These are not food contact surfaces.
COMMENTS:
Date: 10/26/18
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Score: 89
Priority Violations:
4-702.11 Sani-bucket solution was measured at 10ppm or less. CORRECTED
Core Violations:
4-601.11C Ice machine scoop was laid on cleaned ice machine top
COMMENTS:
Date: 9/26/18
Reason for Inspection: Follow-up
Priority Violations:
JC-3-4-5-4B No certified food handlers on duty during inspection. CORRECTED
4-702.11 No sanitizer observed made for wiping clothes. Counters and tables only wiped down with wet towels no sanitizer used. CORRECTED
3-501.17A Refrigerator in storeroom 3 metal pans of cooked food observed with no date marking. CORRECTED
3-501.19B Rice for which time rather than temperature is being used as a control was not labeled or otherwise marked with a 4 hour cook serve or discard by time. CORRECTED
Core Violations:
3-501.13A Packages of shrimp observed being thawed at room temperature. CORRECTED
5-501.17 No covered wastebaskets observed in women’s restrooms. CORRECTED
6-202.14 Men’s restroom door observed open and not self-closing. CORRECTED
4-301.11 Make table on production line observed with temperatures from 48°F-50°F. Ambient temperature of unit is 52°F. CORRECTED
COMMENTS:
Date: 9/21/18
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Score: 56
Priority Violations:
JC-3-4-5-4B No certified food handlers on duty during inspection.
4-702.11 No sanitizer observed made for wiping clothes. Counters and tables only wiped down with wet towels no sanitizer used.
3-501.17A Refrigerator in storeroom 3 metal pans of cooked food observed with no date marking.
3-501.19B Rice for which time rather than temperature is being used as a control was not labeled or otherwise marked with a 4 hour cook serve or discard by time.
Core Violations:
3-501.13A Packages of shrimp observed being thawed at room temperature.
5-501.17 No covered wastebaskets observed in women’s restrooms.
6-202.14 Men’s restroom door observed open and not self-closing.
4-301.11 Make table on production line observed with temperatures from 48°F-50°F. Ambient temperature of unit is 52°F.
COMMENTS:
Date: 05/25/2018
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Score: 87
Priority Violations:
4-601.11A Ice scoop laid on top of ice machine. Discussed with manager using a scoop holder or using a washable tray. CORRECTED
Core Violations:
3-305.11A1 Bags of rice were stored on floor. Manager said truck recently arrived.
4-601.11C Fire piping in upper grill area has build-up of condensation accumulating over the grill cooking area.
6-301.11 No soap available at hand wash sink. Manager said soap arrives Monday.
COMMENTS:
Date: 01/04/2018
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Score: 87
Priority Violations:
3-501.16A2 Cold holding prep station both the pans above as well as refrigeration below were above temp by 5 to 10 degrees. Manager turned the internal thermostat down. CORRECTED.
Core Violations:
4-601.11C Shelf above grill is laden with grease beginning to form drips above grill. Manager said it’s cleaned every 8 days. Staff corrected and cleaned it on the spot. CORRECTED.
4-904.11A Spoons in mix drink area in blue cups were lip-contact surface up. Manager changed to handles up. CORRECTED.
6-501.111b Several mice feces were found in cabinet below the margarita machine. CORRECTED.
COMMENTS:
Temperature Log: Walk in cooler: cut tomato 40°F chicken 39°F cheese 39°F Hot hold prep station; taco meat 149°F burrito sauce 169°F queso sauce 152°F Refrigerator(s): salsa 37°F large pan refried beans 37°F raw chicken 38°F raw fish 38°F Freezers: all food frozen solid Cold hold prep: guacamole 45°F Pico 45°F Sanitation: Dishwasher 150 ppm chlorine
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Date: 09/05/2017
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Score: 97
Priority Violations: NONE.
Core Violations:
4-601.11C 1) Exhaust fan cover in walk in cooler had visible accumulation of dust debris. 2) Ice cooler had minor mold in hinge area within machine. CORRECTED.
6-501.12A Storage/Pantry had spilled beans on floor in corners and buildup of soda pop syrup on floor at bulk dispensers.
COMMENTS:
Temperature Log: Walk in cooler: chicken 40°F lettuce 41 raw shrimp 35°F Freezers: frozen beef 5°F frozen ice-cream balls -9°F cold hold prep: guacamole 38°F raw pork 41°F sauce 39°F hot hold prep: refried beans 155 enchilada sauce 145°F sanitation: dishwasher 200ppm chlorine.
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Date: 04/20/2017
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Score: 97
Priority Violations: NONE.
Core Violations:
5-501.17 Female stalls had refuse cans but were not covered.
4-601.11C Refrigeration door seals are worn and becoming easier for collection of food debris from handling.
4-901.11A Pans were wet-stacked which provides opportunity for microbial growth in between layers.
COMMENTS:
Temperature Log: Freezer: all meats frozen solid 22°F prep refrigerator: raw chicken strips 36°F guacamole 37°F cold prep table: guacamole 37°F cut tomato 37°F hot prep table: taco meat 137°F sauce 148°F Sanitation: Dishwasher sanitation rinse cycle: 400ppm quat.
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