Wine Knot

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Inspections

1. May 27, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

     Observed bar ice machine, ice bin and soda gunas are not provided with a air gap. Instructed owner to provided an air gap on those locations. Owner stated they will get an air gap on those locations.

     Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.

     Code 5-202.13

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     APPROVED PROCEDURES - VARIANCE REQUIREMENT

     Observed there is no documentation of an approved variance for reduced oxygen packaging. Observed raw fish, raw seafood, raw chicken, raw pork, and cooked meatloaf are being ROP. Items were found in basement 1 door freezer, basement Walk In Cooler, and 3 door prep cooler in kitchen. Instructed Owner to discontinue this process. Provided education and owner is going to discontinue this process until they submit a variance application through the state and get approval. Owner is removing ROP food items and equipment from establishment. Owner will notify KCPH when application is submitted.

     Correction: Submit a variance application to the regulatory authority for submission to the Department for review. If conditionally approved, a copy of the variance shall be kept at the establishment and be subject to review by the inspector upon request. Discontinue current process until a variance can be obtained from the Department.

     Code 3-502.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, CLEANABILITY

     Observed plastic spatuels located on rack above 2 compartment are not easily cleanable. Observed food contact surfaces are melted and chipped. Instructed owner to replaced the plastic spatuels. Owner then discarded plastic spatuels.

     Correction: Provide food contact surfaces that are smooth, free of sharp edges and are free from breaks and cracks.

     Code 4-202.11 (1) - (4)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HANDWASHING FACILITIES - NUMBERS AND CAPACITIES

     Observed handwashing sink not provided in basement. Observed usage of vaccum sealing and usage of a mixer in the basement. Instructed owner that a handwashing is required where food prep is occuring. Instructed owner to disconutie usage of food prep in basement until handwashing sink is installed. Owner stated they will discontunie the process until handwashing sink is installed. Owner will notifty when handwashing sink is installed.

     Correction: Install an approved handwashing sink.

     Code 5-203.11

   • Not serious Core

     HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

     Observed no handwashing signage provided at bar handwashing sink and kitchen handwashing sink. Instructed owner to post handwashing signs at these locations. Owner stated they will post handwashing signs.

     Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

     Code 6-301.14

2. Apr 28, 2025 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 3 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     Food establishment does not have procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Informed PIC to have a policy in place and train staff on said policy.

     Correction: Develop procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Specifically actions that employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination.

     Code 2-501.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Some items in the prep cooler were not date marked. Informed PIC all items prepared should be date marked.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

     There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment.Given 30 days to post it.

     Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.

     Code 12-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Ice scoop for the basement ice machine was sitting on top of ice machine. Informed PIC it should be in it's own dedicated container or in the ice with the handle up.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     All cooler door handles are not cleaned on a frequent basis.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

3. May 1, 2024 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.

4. May 23, 2023 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.