Fourteen eating places and different companies in Wichita have been out of compliance throughout meals security and lodging inspections performed by the Kansas Division of Agriculture from Sept. 22-28.
They have been cited for a variety of violations, together with cockroaches, “closely decomposed” mice on glue traps, workers who didn’t use cleaning soap when washing their arms, extreme grease and dirt in kitchens, mildew and standing water, flies touchdown on meals, plumbing issues, filthy gear and extra, based on inspection studies.
Details about the meals institutions and accommodations and motels, in addition to a abstract of their violations, seems under. The entire companies listed are positioned in Sedgwick County. The record was compiled Oct. 2.
Not less than 50 institutions handed their inspections Sept. 22-28. A listing of these additionally seems under. Some might have been non-compliant in earlier weeks.
Enterprise homeowners and managers can contact Eagle reporter Amy Renee Leiker at 316-268-6644 or aleiker@wichitaeagle.com to touch upon inspection outcomes that seem on this story. Feedback might be added to the net model of this text.
Extra particulars about inspections are in The Eagle’s searchable database of non-compliant restaurant and lodge inspections at www.kansas.com/databases.
Out-of-compliance inspections
Countryboy Style (cellular vendor/meals truck), 1932 S. Estelle in Wichita — Seven violations on Sept. 26 throughout a routine inspection. No scorching water throughout inspection, scorching water wasn’t working at a hand-washing sink, no paper towels at hand-washing sink, flies touchdown on surfaces that contact meals, barbecue combine and fries weren’t lined with lids to guard them from contamination, worker washed their arms at a sink with no scorching water, water didn’t get scorching at a three-compartment sink. Subsequent inspection: Oct. 6.
Dragon Metropolis, 1353 S. Webb, Suite 103 in Wichita — Eight violations on Sept. 26 throughout a routine inspection. Wooden door was propped open and a display screen door had a number of holes that permit flies in, tubs of uncooked hen and uncooked pork have been thawing at room temperature, water wasn’t scorching sufficient at a three-compartment sink, worker washed arms with out cleaning soap, buildup of grease and dirt on chest freezers and preparation tables, uncooked hen wasn’t stored chilly sufficient, fly landed on mixing utensil, “extreme construct up of grime and particles in again space of kitchen.” Subsequent inspection: Oct. 6.
Eries Nook Retailer, 2828 E. twenty first St. in Wichita — Two violations on Sept. 25 throughout a modified criticism inspection. “Closely decomposed” mice on glue traps in kitchen and dishwashing areas, which may entice extra pests. Subsequent inspection: Oct. 5.
Felipe’s Jr. Mexican Restaurant, 9718 E. Harry in Wichita — 4 violations on Sept. 27 throughout a routine inspection. Chili verde wasn’t stored scorching sufficient, salsa wasn’t labeled with the time it was ready or faraway from refrigeration, outdated ham, beans and different components together with lettuce and cheese weren’t stored chilly sufficient. Subsequent inspection: Oct. 7.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, 616 S. Ridge Street in Wichita — Two violations on Sept. 26 throughout a modified criticism inspection. Useless cockroaches in cupboards below serving line and on ground, residing cockroaches subsequent to taco bar gadgets on the finish of the salad bar. Subsequent inspection: Oct. 6.
McDonald’s, 11130 E. twenty first St. in Wichita — One violation on Sept. 27 throughout a routine inspection. Hand-washing sink by the French fry dishing out unit had no water below stress. The restaurant handed a follow-up inspection on Oct. 1.
O.J. Watson Park Concession Stand at O.J. Watson Park, 2901 S. Previous Lawrence Street in Wichita — One violation on Sept. 27 throughout a follow-up inspection. No check strips to measure energy of chlorine sanitizer on website. The stand handed a cellphone inspection on Oct. 1.
Purple Robin Gourmand Burgers & Brews, 7355 W. Taft in Wichita — One violation on Sept. 26 throughout a follow-up inspection. A number of meals together with blue cheese and coleslaw weren’t chilly sufficient in refrigeration. Subsequent inspection: Oct. 6.
Spangles, 415 S. West St. in Wichita — 4 violations on Sept. 25 throughout a routine inspection. The restaurant didn’t discard meals when it was alleged to, cockroach present in cupboard below fountain station at drive through the place there’s additionally standing water and mildew, standing water below cupboard and by mop sink, turkey wasn’t chilly sufficient in refrigeration. Subsequent inspection: Oct. 5.
Complement World, 1535 S. Oliver in Wichita — One violation on Sept. 23 throughout an inspection that was a follow-up to an administrative order. Water didn’t get scorching sufficient at a two-compartment sink. Subsequent inspection: Nov. 23.
Taco Fajita Restaurant, 1004 S. Meridian in Wichita — 4 violations on Sept. 25 throughout a routine inspection. The restaurant didn’t have sufficient hand-washing sinks, a meals thermometer didn’t work, water didn’t get scorching on the lavatory sink, disinfectant spray was saved by single-use gloves and bottles of lemon juice. Subsequent inspection: Oct. 5.
Taco Pronto, 8385 W. twenty first St. in Wichita — Three violations on Sept. 25 throughout a routine inspection. Flies touchdown on meals and surfaces that contact meals, containers of scorching and delicate sauce not noted at room temperature weren’t labeled with the time they have been faraway from refrigeration, fly landed on taco shells. Subsequent inspection: Oct. 5.
Tom’s Lotus Backyard, 822 S. Broadway in Wichita — Two violations on Sept. 27 throughout a modified criticism inspection. Cockroaches on kitchen ground and by dim sum cups, roaches by cups saved in a damaged cooler, “kitchen ground had lifeless pest and grease all through with most of it alongside partitions and below gear.” Subsequent inspection: Nov. 27.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 9746 E. twenty first St., Suite 105 in Wichita — Three violations on Sept. 26 throughout a routine inspection. A meals thermometer wasn’t calibrated appropriately, pitchers used to make smoothies “have been soiled and had buildup inside the containers,” buildup of trash and meals on the ground below gear all through the kitchen, soiled dishes and containers piled up on the ground. Subsequent inspection: Oct. 6.
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How do companies fail inspections?
Companies fall out of compliance after they have too many violations, points that may trigger a foodborne sickness, when an issue can’t be fastened instantly, reminiscent of bug and rodent infestations, and extra. However most violations are minor and are corrected whereas an inspection is happening.
Sometimes, institutions are reinspected inside 10 days to make sure they’re following the foundations.
It’s uncommon for a enterprise to close down over a failed inspection. However it will possibly occur. Often, closures are non permanent, voluntary and as a result of main issues, reminiscent of sewage backups, pest infestations, and water or energy outages.
The lists on this story embrace solely companies from Sedgwick County. However you may search meals and lodging inspection outcomes wherever in Kansas at https://foodsafety.kda.ks.gov/FoodSafety/Web/Inspection/PublicInspectionSearch.aspx.
Criticism? Right here’s how one can submit it
In the event you see issues at a meals or lodging institution, you may file a criticism.
To inform the state about unsavory or questionable situations wherever that serves or sells meals to the general public, electronic mail kda.fsl@ks.gov or name 785-564-6767. You can even file a criticism at www.foodsafetykansas.org.
To report an sickness you suppose was attributable to a restaurant, meals or occasion the place meals is served, contact the Kansas Division of Well being and Setting at 877-427-7317 or www.foodsafetykansas.org.
Complaints about situations at accommodations and motels might be submitted at www.agriculture.ks.gov/public-resources/comments-complaints/lodging-complaint.
For extra details about foodborne diseases, go to www.foodsafety.gov.
These companies handed inspections
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Ah-So Oriental Restaurant, 855 S. Oliver in Wichita
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Andy’s Frozen Custard, 3425 E. Douglas in Wichita
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Arby’s, 7221 W. twenty first St. in Wichita
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Auntie Anne’s Pretzels at Towne East Sq., 7770 E. Kellogg Drive, Suite E10 in Wichita
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Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wichita East, 12111 E. Central in Wichita
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Bocatto Eatery & Pasta, 321 N. Mead in Wichita
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Candle Membership, 6135 E. thirteenth St. in Wichita
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CAPL Retail LLC, 2001 S. Oliver in Wichita
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Cheezies Pizza, 1647 E. MacArthur in Wichita
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Chipotle Mexican Grill, 3015 N. Rock Street in Wichita
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Consolation Inn & Suites, 7856 E. thirty sixth St. North in Wichita
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Loopy Crab, 779 N. West St. in Wichita
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Daikon Cafe, 6157 E. Harry in Wichita
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Dairy Queen Deal with/Orange Julius at Towne East Sq., 7700 E. Kellogg Drive in Wichita
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Derby Hills Elementary College, 2230 N. Woodlawn in Derby
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Dillons, 9450 E. Harry in Wichita
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Dillons, 200 E. Greenway in Derby
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Dillons, 10515 W. Central in Wichita
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Greenback Tree, 669 N. Ridge Street in Wichita
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Egg Cetera, 242 N. Mosley in Wichita
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Firehouse Subs, 2755 N. Maize Street, Suite 111 in Wichita
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Gordon Parks Ok-8 Academy, 2201 E. twenty fifth St. North in Wichita
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Haysville Categorical Inn, 301 E. 71st St. South in Haysville
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Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q, 233 S. West St. in Wichita
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Jacky Chan Sushi, 7820 E. Harry in Wichita
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Kimlan Sandwiches, 1035 N. Broadway in Wichita
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Klausmeyer Dairy Farm Excursions (cellular vendor/meals truck), 8135 S. 119th St. West in Clearwater
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Kwik Store, 7107 W. thirty seventh St. North in Wichita
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Maize Central Elementary College, 304 W. Academy in Maize
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McDonald’s, 122 N. Seneca in Wichita
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MOXI Junction, 319 S. Park in Maize
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Noble Home Hawaiian Restaurant, 2119 W. twenty first St. in Wichita
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Odd Fellow Corridor, 930 W. Douglas, Suite I in Wichita
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Ooolala Stone Pho, 1415 W. Pawnee in Wichita
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PE Gasoline Station, 731 N. Ridge Street in Wichita
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Perico Loco (cellular vendor/meals truck), 2476 N. Amidon in Wichita
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Peterson Elementary College, 9710 W. Central in Wichita
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Nice Valley Elementary College, 2000 W. twenty ninth St. North in Wichita
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Nice Valley Center College, 2220 W. twenty ninth St. North in Wichita
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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, 3131 N. Rock Street in Wichita
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Ross Costume for Much less, 2740 N. Greenwich Courtroom in Wichita
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Sno Biz Shaved Ice (cellular vendor/meals truck), 5741 S. Whittier in Derby
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Taco Bell, 2230 N. Rock Street in Wichita
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Tanglewood Elementary College, 830 N. Ridgecrest in Derby
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Village Inn, 1200 N. Rock Street in Derby
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Walmart Supercenter, 10600 W. twenty first St. in Wichita
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Walmart Supercenter, 5475 N. Meridian in Wichita
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Wendy’s, 930 E. Connolly Courtroom in Park Metropolis
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Wichita Brewing Firm Manufacturing Facility, 727 E. Osie in Wichita
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Xclusive Occasions Olive (cellular vendor/meals truck), 709 W. thirtieth St. South in Wichita
Word: Generally addresses listed — particularly for cellular distributors and meals vehicles — are usually not the place meals is definitely served to the general public. Contact these institutions straight for particular service areas.
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