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
09 August, 2016
Inspection Type
Routine
Critical Violations
8
Non-critical Violations
13
Violation Details
Regulation Code Reference
Violation & Comments
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs; and/or Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded
Comply by : Nov 07, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
Observed plastic curtains in the walk-in freezer to be broken.
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed bowls being used as scoops in rice, flour, and salt. PIC removed.
5-202.13
Air gap not provided between water supply inlet & flood level rim of plumbing fixture *
CRITICAL
Comply by : Aug 12, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no air gap for the drain hoses of the ice machine and hoses laying in water. PIC stated the ice machine was new.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Nov 07, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
Observed black build up in nonfuctional reach in freezer.
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 open employee beverage on sushi make table. Employee moved to proper location.
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
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed utensil in hand washing sink in front prep area. PIC moved utensil to proper location.
6-202.15
Openings to outside not protected against entry of pest as specified in the Food Code; and/or Protective barriers not provided for exterior walls/roofs
Comply by : Nov 07, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed gap under the back door to the outside in the food prep area.
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 : Aug 12, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: 1/3 employees had their food handler card. 33%.
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 : Aug 12, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Permanent establishment menus have 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.
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 : Aug 12, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed accumulation of dead crickets, roly polys, and other insects on the floor at the emergency exit door.
4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Comply by : Nov 07, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed build up on hood vents in back kitchen area.
Observed buildup in the door gaskets of the walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler.
6-201.13
Floor to wall junctures not covered; Water-flushed floors not provided with drains & graded to drain
Comply by : Nov 07, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed broken wall coving below hand sink in sushi area.
6-501.110
Designated dressing rooms/lockers not used by employees
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed weighlifting equipment (barbell and dumbbell) stored on the floor in front of the walk-in cooler.
Observed employee hats and belts hanging above clean utensils. PIC had both the weightlifting equipment and the accessories removed and placed in designated areas.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Nov 07, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed missing and peeling ceiling tiles by the emergency exit door.
Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout the dining area.
Observed cracked ceiling tiles in the women's restroom above the handsink.
Observed cracked switchplate in the women's restroom.
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: Observed no paper towels at 3 handwashing sinks (sushi prep, bar, and server station). Employee replaced paper towels.
7-204.11
Sanitizers, Criteria - Chemical sanitizers and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces did not meet the requirements of the Food Code.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at server station to be above 100ppm. PIC remade bucket to proper 50-100ppm concentration.
3-305.11
Food is not stored as required by the Food Code
Comply by : Nov 07, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed soy sauce and flour stored on the floor in the back prep area.
3-202.15
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.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a rusty, unlabeled can stored in the Bev Air reach-in cooler. Can was discarded at time of inspection.
4-101.110
Nonscratching utensil not used with nonstick coatings; and/or Nonfood-contact surfaces not made of durable, smooth materials
Comply by : Nov 07, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed sushi rice container to have duct tape on lid.
4-602.11
Eq. & Food-Contact-Cleaning Frequency - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned according to the Food Code.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed black buildup on the interior catchplate of the ice machine. PIC cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection.