Metro Thriftway

At time of inspection by authorized REGULATORY AUTHORITY inspectors: (1) A certified food service operations manager must be present in the food service area and on duty at all times of business operation, and must present a FOOD MANAGER PERMIT or card to the authorized REGULATORY AUTHORITY inspector at the time of inspection, or; (2) For food service operations where no manager is certified, eighty percent (80%) of required food handler staff shall obtain a (3) three years FOOD HANLDER CARD from the City of Kansas City, Missouri Health Department either upon completion of a FOOD HANDLER'S course through the Health Department or upon the Health Department's approval of a comparable FOOD HANDLER PERMIT or card from another provider.

No certified manager in the food service area at time of inspection and less than 80% of food handler staff possess a food handler card. Establishment is not in compliance with the KCMO Food Code.

Sanitizers, Criteria - Chemical sanitizers and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces did not meet the requirements of the Food Code.

Observed the Quat sanitizer to be above 400ppm at the meat department 3 compartment sink and the produce 3 compartment sink.

Effective pest control measures not in place

Observed excessive fruit flies in the watermelon produce area.

Water source not of sufficient capacity to meet demands

Observed no water in the upstairs mens bathroom hand sinks and the womens bathroom left sink.

Insect control devices do not retain insect within device and/or are not properly installed

Observed open sticky trap next to the side untreated wood liquor cases.

Separation, Storage - Poisonous or toxic materials are not stored in accordance with the Food Code.

Observed a Raid Spray stored on the back food storage shelf. Employee removed Raid Spray at time of inspection.

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue

Observed build up on the vent covers in the walk in coolers.

Materials for floors/walls/ceilings not smooth, durable, & easily cleanable under normal use; and/or walls/ceilings are not light in color

Observed absorbent ceiling tiles in the produce side food prep area.

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean

Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout main grocery store. Observed broken floor tiles throughout isle 6. Observed build up on the shelf unit middle of isle 7.

Before Use After Cleaning - Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are not sanitized before use after cleaning.

Observed no sanitizer bucket made in the meat department. Person in charge made Quat bucket at time of inspection.

RTE TCS, Disposition - Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food was not discarded in accordance with the Food Code.

Observed 8 bananas, 2 grapefruit, 2 cherry tomato, 2 celery packages, 8 mashed potato packages, 4 tubs of coleslaw, 5 bags of salad mix, 3 poblano peppers, 15 Enfami cans 9/1/26, 37 cans of Similac 9/1/26 baby, 3 deli ham packages 9/28 /26, 7 Borden cheese packages 7/13/26. All food items held past use by date discarded onsite. Repeat Violation will be assessed in 3-10 days.

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Observed a pipe leak from the middle basin of the meat area 3 compartment sink. Person in charged tighten pipe and repaired leak at time of inspection. Repeat Violation will be assessed in 3-10 days.

Safe, Unadulterated, & Honestly Presented - Food was not seen to be safe, unadulterated, and/or honestly presented.

Observed green/blue build up on lemons and bell peppers in the produce section. Person in charge discarded items at time of inspection.

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.

Observed opened package of 1 ham and 1 hot dog on the back deli shelf. Employee discarded items at time of inspection. Observed multiple dented cans: 1 red bean, 1 chunky chicken chowder, 2 boyardi, 1 tomato paste 1 enchilada sauce. Person in charge discarded cans at time of inspection