Moonlight Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi - Inspection Report
Address:
8634 N Boardwalk Ave Kansas City MO 64154
Establishment Type:
Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:
(816) 505-0888
Inspection details
Inspection Date
16 July, 2018
Inspection Type
Routine
Critical Violations
8
Non-critical Violations
13
Violation Details
Regulation Code Reference
Violation & Comments
4-602.11
Eq. & Food-Contact-Cleaning Frequency - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned according to the Food Code.
CRITICAL
Comply by : Jul 19, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Black build-up on catch plate of ice machine.
6-501.16
Mops not allowed to air dry after use; Sawdust/wood shavings/granular salt used on floors
Comply by : Oct 14, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Mop stored in mop bucket after use.
4-301.14
Ventilation hood not adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up
Comply by : Oct 14, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Grease build-up in hood vent in main kitchen.
Grease build-up on hood vent in front kitchen.
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair *
CRITICAL
Comply by : Jul 19, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Drip leak from drain plunger handle assembly under middle basin of three-compartment sink.
Stagnant water, drain not operational, in mop sink.
4-702.11
Before Use After Cleaning - Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are not sanitized before use after cleaning.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Chlorine sanitizer solution at front kitchen < 50 ppm. Person in charge made new bucket of sanitizer solution to 100ppm.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Oct 14, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Brown build-up on wall above prep table.
Brown build-up on wall above three-compartment sink.
Debris on floor throughout kitchen.
Grease build-up on floors in main kitchen.
Black sludge build-up near base of water heater in closet.
Dust build-up in intake ceiling vents throughout dining area.
4-101.110
Nonscratching utensil not used with nonstick coatings; and/or Nonfood-contact surfaces not made of durable, smooth materials
Comply by : Oct 14, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Soiled cardboard used as liner in three-door reach in cooler.
3-501.19
Time as a Public Health Control - Potentially hazardous food before cooking, or for ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food that is displayed or held for service for immediate consumption was not marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Vinegar rice at sushi prep table held below hot holding temperature, not marked with time. Person in charge placed time stamp on rice cooker.
6-501.111
Effective pest control measures not in place *; and/or Dead or trapped pest not removed from traps at adequate frequency
CRITICAL
Comply by : Jul 19, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Three live beetles near old walk-in cooler in prep room.
Two live beetles on floor in bar.
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Comply by : Oct 14, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Metal bowl submerged in ice machine. Person in charge burned affected ice.
Ice scoop at bar stored in container of stagnant water.
Spoon handle in container of sushi crisps on prep table.
3-304.11
Food Contact with Equipment & Utensils - Food was allowed to contact surfaces of equipment and utensils that are not cleaned as specified according to the Food Code.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Raw steak fat (frozen), used for soup, stored in plastic grocery bags in chest freezer. Person in charge moved steak fat to sanitized container.
6-501.112
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests.
Comply by : Oct 14, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Accumulation of dead pests in hallway beyond restrooms.
4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Comply by : Oct 14, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Grease build-up on all surfaces of oven.
Grease build-up on prep tables near oven.
Grease build-up on sides of fryer in front kitchen.
8-304.11
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.
CRITICAL
Comply by : Jul 19, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: 0/2 employees with valid food handler's cards at time of inspection.
6-202.11
No protective shielding on light bulbs over exposed food/utensils/equipment
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Oct 14, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Heavy food build-up on bottom of reach-in cooler in prep area.
3-302.11
Separation, Packaging & Segregation - Food was not protected from cross contamination according to the Food Code.
CRITICAL
Comply by : Jul 19, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Raw shrimp above bucket of soy sauce in three-door reach in cooler.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs; and/or Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded
Comply by : Oct 14, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Heavy frost build-up in freezer in front kitchen.
6-301.12
Hand Drying Provision - Each handwashing lavatory or group of adjacent lavatories is not provided with Individual, disposable towels; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; or a heated-air hand drying device.
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: No paper towels at handsink in front kitchen. Person in charge provided paper towels.