Lutfi's Fried Fish
3631 Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64128
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 18, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Score 97.4
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Jackson County (Kansas City), MO
Violations (7)
- 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.
Observed no certified manager at time of inspection and 0 out of 1 employee =0% food handler staff possess a food handler card.
- 7-206.11Corrected on site
Restricted Use Pesticides - Restricted use pesticides did not meet the requirements specified in the Food Code.
Observed Fly Alpine Bait spray stored under the prep table. Person in charge discarded spray at time of inspection. Observed Hot Shot Bug Foggers in the storage room. Person in charge discarded at time of inspection.
- 3-501.13Corrected on site
TCS food not thawed in accordance with the Food Code
Observed two bags of raw chicken submerged in water on the prep table. Person in charge put under cold running water at time of inspection.
- 4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Observed grease buildup on the vent hoods. Observed grease buildup on the fryers. (REPEAT VIOLATION WILL ASSESS IN 3-10 DAYS)
- 3-304.12Corrected on site
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Observed a measuring cup stored in the roasted garlic. Person in charge removed cup at time of inspection.
- 3-501.18
RTE TCS, Disposition - Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food was not discarded in accordance with the Food Code.
Observed 1 container of greens and 1 container of chicken in the reach in cooler to not have a date by which food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded. Person in charge marked the food at time of inspection. (REPEAT VIOLATION WILL ASSESS IN 3-DAYS)
- 6-501.19
Toilet room doors not kept closed except during cleaning/maintenance
Observed the restroom door to not be self closing.
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Jackson County (Kansas City), MO health department. Data refreshed September 25, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.