Aug. 23-29 inspections: Cockroaches, discolored meat, 40 trays of raw pizza left out
Editor’s note: The Eagle is updating its out-of-compliance inspection database weekly this year. However, because the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed inspections, there may be no related story some weeks. You can search the database at www.kansas.com/databases.
Health inspectors found cockroaches, discolored beef, a pizza restaurant that left 40 trays of uncooked pies out too long, and other violations at eight Sedgwick County businesses deemed out of compliance last week.
A list of the establishments — which includes a theme park, a recreation facility, two gas stations and four restaurants — appears below with a summary of the problems Kansas Department of Agriculture inspectors noted on their reports. You can read specifics by searching The Eagle’s non-compliant database at www.kansas.com/databases. This list was compiled Aug. 31.
Twenty businesses surveyed Aug. 23-29 passed inspections with few or no violations. You can see those at www.foodsafety.kda.ks.gov/FoodSafety/Web/Inspection/PublicInspectionSearch.aspx.
Violations are common and usually are fixed immediately. Businesses fall out of compliance when they have a certain number or type of problem that can lead to foodborne illnesses or ones that can’t be corrected right away, such as plumbing issues and pest infestations. Follow-up inspections typically happen within 10 days.
To complain about conditions at a business, email kda.fsl@ks.gov or call 785-564-6767.
Out of compliance inspections last week:
The Anchor, 1109 E. Douglas in Wichita — Eight violations for old pickles and corned beef, using sous vide-style cooking methods without a variance, cockroaches, employee handling food without washing hands, incorrect thawing procedure for fish, food at unsafe temperature including hamburger that was discolored, old salami and sliced turkey
Field Station: Dinosaurs, 2999 N. Rock Rd. in Derby — Three violations for not having a sanitizer solution testing kit, no handwashing sink in concession area, no hand drying supplies at sink
Little Caesars Pizza, 2548 S. Seneca in Wichita — Seven violations for having food that’s not dated, missing protocols, 40 trays of uncooked pizza sitting out at unsafe temperatures, no sanitizer testing strips, no hand drying supplies, cockroaches, storing insecticide labeled for home use only
Pho Special, 2409 E. Pawnee in Wichita — Three violations for employee not washing hands, improper food storage, noodles and vegetables stored in plastic tubs that aren’t food grade
QuikTrip, 14402 E. Kellogg in Wichita — Four violations for improper food storage, water not hot enough at handwashing and bathroom sinks, sanitizer stored over drinks and touching plates
Rockwood Recreational Facility, 7547 E. Rockwood in Wichita — Three violations for not getting the correct sanitizer testing strips, washing dishes without sanitizer, storing insecticide that’s labeled for home use only
Super Express Convenience Store, 2849 W. 13th St. N. in Wichita — Three violations for keeping milk and sandwiches at unsafe temperatures, using a cup instead of a cap full of bleach to soak soda nozzles, no sanitizer testing kit on site, no hand drying supplies
Taco Bell, 3725 E. Harry in Wichita — Three violations for dirty equipment, water not hot enough at handwashing sinks, no hand drying supplies
This story was originally published September 1, 2020 at 11:04 AM.
