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

Inspection details
Inspection Date22 March, 2023
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations9
Non-critical Violations11

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
5-204.11
Handwashing Sinks (loc./placement) - A handwashing sink is not located so as to allow convenient use by Employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and warewashing areas; and in, or immediately adjacent to, toilet rooms.
CRITICALComply by : Mar 25, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a meat cutting saw & station in the basement with no handwashing sink available. ***VIOALTION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
6-301.12
Hand Drying Provision - Each handwashing sink, or group of adjacent sinks, is not provided with Individual, disposable towels; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed there to be no paper towels at the kitchen and front handwashing sinks. Person in charge restocked paper towels at the time of inspection.
3-302.12
Food storage containers not identified with common name of food
Comply by : Jun 20, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observe 1- gallon milk jug with an orange liquid stored in the Coke cooler and 6- gallon milk jugs with an orange substance stored in the kitchen prep cooler 1. ***REPEAT VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS*** Observed bulk spice containers throughout the kitchen, prep station, basement, and front counter to not have identifying labels. ***REPEAT VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
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 : Jun 20, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed light shining through the left and top seams of the back exit door.
6-501.111
Effective pest control measures not in place
CRITICALComply by : Mar 25, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed dead cockroaches throughout all areas in the basement. Observed live cockroaches in the cabinet beneath the front handwashing sink. Observed mouse droppings in the cabinet beneath the front handwashing sink. Observed mouse droppings along the wall behind the buffet tables. Person in charge provided the most recent pest control invoice from Gunter Pest Control, performed on 3/13/23. ***VIOLATIONS WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
3-307.11
Food not protected from contamination by another source
Comply by : Jun 20, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed 23 food containers in the kitchen prep coolers 1 & 2 to not have lids or coverings. Observed 9 bulk food containers in the walk-in cooler to not have lids or coverings. Observed 16 containers of food in the make table low boy to not have lids or coverings. Observed 3 containers of food in the Coke cooler to not have lids or coverings. ***REPEAT VIOALTIONS WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
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: Observed raw chicken stored on top of raw lamb, and a crate of heavy whipping cream in the walk-in cooler. Person in charge separated all aforementioned in accordance with the food code at the time of inspection.
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.
CRITICALComply by : Mar 25, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a metal tray of cooked chicken to be stacked directly on top of another metal tray of cooked chicken on the 3 compartment sink. ***VIOALTION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
3-501.17
RTE TCS, Date Marking - Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety 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.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed 16 food containers in the kitchen prep coolers 1 & 2 without date-marking. Observed 7 blocks of homemade cheese and 6 bulk food containers in the walk-in cooler without date-marking. Observed 16 food containers in the make-table low boy without date-marking. Person in charge added date-marking to all aforementioned items at the time of inspection. ***REPEAT VIOALTION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
4-602.11
Equipment & Food-Contact Cleaning Frequency - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned according to the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Mar 25, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed build-up on the blade of the table top can opener. Person in charge washed blade a the time of inspection.
4-702.11
Before Use After Cleaning - Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are not sanitized before use after cleaning.
CRITICALComply by : Mar 25, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed there to be no sanitizer buckets at the prep station and basement cutting station. ***VIOALTION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
7-102.11
Common Name, Working Containers - Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies are not clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed 2 chemical spray bottles in establishment without identifying labels. Person in charge added identifiers at the time of inspection.
4-903.11
Single-service/use items not stored as specified in the Food Code
Comply by : Jun 20, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed single service items stored on the floor next to buffet. ***REPEAT VIOALTION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
2-303.11
Food employee wearing jewelry while preparing food.
Comply by : Jun 20, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed food employee with bracelets on. ***REPEAT VIOALTION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
2-402.11
Hair restraints & clothes that cover body hair not worn by employees
Comply by : Jun 20, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed 4 food employees to not be wearing hair restraints. Person in charge provided hair restraints at the time of inspection. ***REPEAT VIOALTION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
4-501.12
Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded
Comply by : Jun 20, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed deep scratches and grooves in the make-table cutting board.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Jun 20, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed food debris and build-up on all the walls and floors throughout the kitchen, prep, and ware-washing areas. ***REPEAT VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
6-303.11
Lighting intensity not adequate in food prep, storage & service areas
Comply by : Jun 20, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed the far right hood light to be out.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Jun 20, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed grease build-up on all of the hood vents. Observed build-up on all kitchen equipment beneath the hood vents. Observed build-up on the exterior doors of the kitchen prep coolers 1 & 2, make-table lid, and make-table low boy doors. Observed grease build-up on the 10-burner stove top and back splash. ***REPEAT VIOALTIONS WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
4-901.11
Equipment/utensils not air dried after washing, rinsing & sanitizing
Comply by : Jun 20, 2023
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed plastic containers to be wet-stacked on the prep table to the right of the stove top.