Moti Mahal Cuisine of India - Inspection Report
Address:4113 Pennsylvania Avenue Kansas City MO 64111
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 931-7775

Inspection details
Inspection Date27 March, 2018
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations9
Non-critical Violations6

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
6-501.112
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests.
Comply by : Jun 25, 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 cockroaches under dishwashing machine.
4-602.11
Eq. & Food-Contact-Cleaning Frequency - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned according to the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Heavy black build-up in can opener blade casing. Person in charge moved can opener to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
4-904.13
Preset tableware not wrapped/covered and/or unused settings not removed from table
Comply by : Jun 25, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: If tableware is preset: (A) It shall be protected from contamination by being wrapped, covered, or inverted; (B) Exposed, unused settings shall be removed when a consumer is seated; or (C) Exposed, unused settings shall be cleaned and sanitized before further use if the settings are not removed when a consumer is seated.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Preset tableware not covered, inverted, or otherwise protected from contamination.
3-302.11
Separation, Packaging & Segregation - Food was not protected from cross contamination according to the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Raw eggs stored above mushrooms in walk-in cooler. Person in charge re-arranged items according to the Code.
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair *
CRITICALComply by : Mar 30, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Steady leak from mop sink handle [NON-CRICIAL].
2-401.11
Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco - An employee was seen eating, drinking, or using a form of tobacco in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; unwrapped single-service and single-use articles; or other items needing protection could result.
CRITICALComply by : Mar 30, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Employee eating in food preparation area. Inspector asked employee to stop eating and employee complied.
3-304.14
Cloths used for wiping are used for other purposes; Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer; Wet & dry cloths not stored clean
Comply by : Jun 25, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Wet wiping cloths on prep surfaces throughout kitchen.
2-402.11
Hair restraints & clothes that cover body hair not worn by employees
Comply by : Jun 25, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Two employees preparing food without hair restraints.
4-702.11
Before Use After Cleaning - Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are not sanitized before use after cleaning.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: No sanitizer available at time of inspection. Person in charge prepared bucket of quat sanitizer solution to 200 ppm.
2-301.14
When to Wash - Food Employees did not clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms according to Food Code guidelines
CRITICALComply by : Mar 30, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Employee held soiled working cloth with gloved hand and then returned to food service. Inspector asked employee to remove gloves, wash hands, and don a new pair of gloves. Employee complied.
7-207.11
Restriction & Storage medicines - Medicines that are not necessary for the health of Employees were allowed in a food establishment or were not labeled and located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Several bottles of employee prescription medicine stored above single-service containers and plastic utensils in cabinet near cashier stand. Person in charge moved medicine to designated location.
3-305.11
Food is not stored as required by the Food Code
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Two boxes of chicken and one box of tomatoes on kitchen floor. Person in charge moved items to shelving.
3-501.17
RTE PHF, Date Marking - Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours was not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Mar 30, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Several containers of potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat sauces held > 24 hours in reach-in coolers.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Jun 25, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Food residue build-up in microwave.
3-301.11
Food employees may not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment.
CRITICALComply by : Mar 30, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Food employees shall minimize bare hand and arm contact with exposed food that is not in a ready-to-eat form.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Employee handling ready-to-eat bread with bare hands. Inspector asked employee to discard bread, wash hands, and don gloves. Employee complied.