Intercontinental Kansas City at the Plaza (American Slang)
401 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO, 64112
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 5, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Score 99.1
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Jackson County (Kansas City), MO
Violations (7)
- 6-301.12Corrected on site
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.
Observed no hand towels at the 3 compartment sink hand sink. Person in charge provided hand towels at the time of inspection.
- 5-205.15Corrected on site
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Observed a drain backing up with waste water in the back prep area of the main kitchen. Person in charge contacted engineering who repaired drain at time of inspection.
- 5-205.11Corrected on site
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
Observed a sheet traying covering the main line hand sink. Employee removed hand sink at time of inspection.
- 6-301.11Corrected on site
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.
Observed no hand soap at the bar hand sink. Person in charge provided soap at time of inspection. Repeat Violation will be assessed in 3-10 days.
- 2-402.11
Hair restraints & clothes that cover body hair not worn by employees
Observed one food employee without hair restraint. Repeat violation will be assessed in 3-10 days.
- 6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Observed cracked floor tiles throughout main kitchen. Observed peeling paint on the walls in the dish machine area. Repeat violation will be assessed in 3-10 days. Observed build up on the floors under the main line equipment. Repeat violation will be assessed in 3-10 days.
- 4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Observed build up on the back prep area hood vents.
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Jackson County (Kansas City), MO health department. Data refreshed October 6, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.