The Black Box
1060 Union Ave., Kansas City, MO, 64101
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Score 99.1
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Jackson County (Kansas City), MO
Violations (6)
- 4-903.11
Single-service/use items not stored as specified in the Food Code
Observed boxes of single use cups on the floor behind bar and in dry storage area.
- 5-205.11Corrected on site
Using a Handwashing Sink - A handwashing sink 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
Observed ware washing hand sink being used as a dump sink. Person in charge cleared out items from hand sink at the time of inspection.
- 6-301.12Corrected on site
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.
Observed no paper towels for ware washing hand sink. Person in charge supplied paper towels at the time of inspection.
- 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 build up on ice machine catch plate. Person in charge emptied ice machine and sanitized catch plate at the time of inspection.
- 3-305.11
Food is not stored as required by the Food Code
Observed a box of chips on the floor near 3 compartment sink.
- 6-202.14
Toilet rooms not completely enclosed and/or is not provided with a self-closing door
Observed bathroom doors to not be self closing.
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.