Moonlight Sushi & Grill
8678 NE Flintlock Rd., Kansas City, MO, 64157
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 6, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Score 94.7
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 12
- Jurisdiction
- Jackson County (Kansas City), MO
Violations (12)
- 3-501.19Corrected on site
Time as a Public Health Control - Time/temperature control for safety food before cooking, or for ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that is displayed or held for service for immediate consumption was not marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control.
Observed rice, held by time, at both sushi stations missing time markings. Establishment put rice out at 1130am and discarded.
- 4-702.11
Before Use After Cleaning - Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are not sanitized before use after cleaning.
Observed no sanitizer made at the sushi stations.
- 7-202.11Corrected on site
Restriction - Poisonous or toxic materials that are not required for the operation and maintenance of a food establishment, such as for the cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and utensils and the control of insects and rodents, are allowed in the food establishment.
Observed a canister of Clorox wipes at the alcohol shelf near kitchen. Employee removed.
- 4-501.12Corrected on site
Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded
Observed white cutting board with scratches and stained black. Person in charge discarded during inspection.
- 6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Observed grease buildup on the floor around the fryer. Observed buildup on the wall behind the fryer. Observed buildup on the wall behind the appetizer chest freezer.
- 4-101.11
Utensils/food-contact surfaces not made of safe, durable, smooth materials
Observed crab rangoons in the appetizer chest freezer stored in a cardboard box.
- 6-202.13
Insect control devices do not retain insect within device and/or are not properly installed
Observed hanging fly trap from the ceiling near three-compartment sink.
- 6-501.111
Effective pest control measures not in place
Observed fruit flies in the side room with soda BIBs.
- 4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Observed hood vent to have grease and dust buildup on the left side. Observed grease buildup on the fryer. Observed dust buildup on the fan at the left side sushi station.
- 4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Observed food debris on the right side sushi make station that was not operational at time of inspection. Observed buildup on the doors of the ovens, front of the fryer, and doors of the sushi make table reach-in cooler. Observed dust buildup on the fan guard of the produce reach-in cooler.
- 4-602.11Corrected on site
Equipment & Food-Contact Cleaning Frequency - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned according to the Food Code.
Observed pink buildup at the ice chute of the lobby soda fountain. Employee cleaned at time of inspection.
- 4-101.19
Nonfood-contact surfaces not made of durable, smooth materials
Observed foil covering the knobs and inside of toaster oven. Observed the sushi reach-in cooler covered in contact film. Observed wood shelf for establishment items and alcohol near the rear reach-in freezer. Observed cardboard used as a shelf liner at the bottom of the rear 2-door reach-in cooler.
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Jackson County (Kansas City), MO health department. Data refreshed October 7, 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.