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	30 September, 2016
Inspection Type	Routine
Critical Violations	8
Non-critical Violations	14

Violation Details
Regulation Code Reference	Violation & Comments
6-301.11	Handwashing Cleanser, Availability - Each handwashing lavatory or group of 2 adjacent lavatories is not provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Corrected On Site RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no soap at the prep station handsink, the server station handsink, or the bar handsink. PIC had employee replace soap.
4-601.11	Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits Comply by : Dec 29, 2016 RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed dust and grease buildup in the hood vent covers at the fry station. Observed buildup in the door gaskets at the sushi island reach-in cooler.
5-205.11	Using a Handwashing facility - A handwashing facility 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 Comply by : Dec 29, 2016 RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a hot water container on the server station handsink. Observed a tray with empty bottles at the bar handsink. Tray was removed.
6-501.110	Designated dressing rooms/lockers not used by employees Corrected On Site RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employee purse on top of a box of chopsticks next to the Pepsi cooler. Employee removed purse to designated area. Observed employee sunglasses and neckties stored on the shelf above clean squeeze bottles and bowls. PIC removed items to designated area. Observed an employee shirt stored on top of soda BIBs in the back storage. PIC removed to designated area.
4-601.11	Food Contact Clean to Sight and Touch - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils was not clean to sight and touch. CRITICAL Corrected On Site RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed fry basket and utensils stored in fry basket with dried food debris stored above the fryer. PIC removed to warewash to have items cleaned.
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. CRITICAL Corrected On Site RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed tofu and noodles without date markings in the Pepsi reach-in cooler. PIC discarded at time of inspection.
6-501.112	Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests. Comply by : Dec 29, 2016 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: Observed dead insects on the floor at the back emergency exit door. Observed dead insects to the right of the bar reach-in cooler.
6-403.11	Employee accommodations not clearly designated for eating/drinking/smoking Corrected On Site RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed an employee drink stored with consumer drinks in the walk-in cooler. PIC discarded.
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean Comply by : Dec 29, 2016 RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed food debris and buildup on the floor to the left of the fry station, below the metal shelf. Observed grease buildup on the floor below the fryer. Observed buildup on the floor and walls below the sushi prep area. Observed switchplate to be broken in the women's restroom. Observed water damaged ceiling tiles throughout the hallway and dining areas. Observed broken and missing ceiling tiles above the back emergency exit door. Observed dust buildup in the ceiling vents of both the men's and women's restrooms. Observed brown buildup on the walls to the right of the ice basin at the bar and on the wall behind the bar reach-in cooler. Observed black buildup on the drain grate below the three-compartment sink at the bar. Observed dust buildup in the ceiling vent above the bar.
6-201.13	Floor to wall junctures not covered; Water-flushed floors not provided with drains & graded to drain Comply by : Dec 29, 2016 RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed base coving missing from the wall near the three-compartment sink.
5-205.15	Plumbing system not maintained in good repair * CRITICAL Comply by : Oct 03, 2016 RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed the floor drain of the three-compartment sink to overflow when three-compartment sink test was run. Employee attemped to clean drain but overflow continued. A service call was placed at time of inspection.
4-501.11	Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs; and/or Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded Comply by : Dec 29, 2016 RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed damaged door gaskets at the sushi island reach-in cooler. Observed ice buildup on the walls, shelves and floor of the walk-in freezer. Observed black tape on a toilet lid in the women's restroom. Observed the door gaskets to be damaged at the bar reach-in cooler.
3-603.11	Consumer Advisory for Raw or Undercooked Food - The permit holder did not inform consumers by brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means of the significantly increased risk associated with certain especially vulnerable consumers eating animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, pork, poultry, or shellfish that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed in raw or undercooked form. CRITICAL Comply by : Oct 03, 2016 RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Establishment's hard copy menu proper consumer advisory for steaks that can be ordered undercooked and for sushi rolls that contain raw fish/seafood. The handout paper menu, though only contains the reminder portion of the advisory. Establishment must asterisk or otherwise indicate sushi rolls on the paper menu that contain raw fish/seafood.
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 Corrected On Site RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the sushi prep counter, in the sushi mixing bowl, on the back prep counters, and on the floor below the sushi island. PIC removed wiping cloths to soiled laundry.
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: Observed bleach sanitizer at the server station and at the bar to be below 50ppm. PIC had buckets remade to 50-100ppm.
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. CRITICAL Corrected On Site RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed two open employee beverages on the sushi prep table. PIC discarded drinks. Observed open employee beverages in the BevAir 3-door reach-in cooler and in the Pepsi cooler. PIC discarded. Observed employee drink with a plastic wrap cover on the back prep table. PIC discarded.
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 : Oct 03, 2016 RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed 0 out of 3 employees with valid food handler cards.
3-101.11	Safe, Unadulterated, & Honestly Presented - Food was not seen to be safe, unadulterated, and/or honestly presented. CRITICAL Corrected On Site RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed cucumber on the sushi island make table dried out and discolored. PIC discarded at time of inspection.
6-303.11	Lighting intensity not adequate in food prep, storage & service areas Comply by : Dec 29, 2016 RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed lights out above the sushi island and the sushi handsink.
4-903.11	Single-service/use items not stored as specified in the Food Code; and/or Single-service/use items stored in prohibited areas Corrected On Site RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed box of single-use chopsticks stored on the floor next to the Pepsi cooler. PIC removed box to shelf. Observed single-service lids stored below water drain line below the server station handsink. PIC discarded at time of inspection.
4-602.13	Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue Comply by : Dec 29, 2016 RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed food buildup on the shelving of the sushi island reach-in cooler. Observed buildup on the bottom of the BevAir 3-door reach-in cooler. Observed buildup on the shelves with clean utensils next to the three-compartment sink.
3-304.12	In-use utensils not properly stored between uses Corrected On Site RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed tongs stored on the handle of the fryer. PIC removed to warewash. Observed tongs stored on the handle of the oven in the rear prep area. PIC removed to warewash. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop in the tempura powder in the rear prep room. PIC removed. Observed spatula in container of standing water near the steamed rice warmer. PIC dumped water and replaced with clean spatula.