Restaurant inspections: Cockroaches, mice in cappuccino mix, 18-day-old tacos in Wichita KS
Fifteen restaurants, hotels and other businesses in the Wichita area were out of compliance during Kansas Department of Agriculture food safety and lodging inspections conducted April 16-22.
Information about the Sedgwick County establishments and their violations appears below in an alphabetical list with a summary of the problems inspectors noted on their reports. More details are posted in The Eagle’s searchable database of non-compliant restaurant and hotel inspections at www.kansas.com/databases. The list was compiled May 1.
More than 60 establishments passed their inspections with few or no violations. They also appear alphabetically below. Some may have been on a prior non-compliant list.
Business owners who want to clarify or comment on inspection results can contact Eagle reporter Amy Renee Leiker at 316-268-6644 or aleiker@wichitaeagle.com. Comments will be added to online stories.
How establishments fail
Most violations are minor and are corrected during an inspection.
Businesses fall out of compliance when they have too many violations, issues that can cause foodborne illnesses or when a problem can’t be fixed right away, such as pest infestations or broken plumbing.
It’s rare for an establishment to shut down over a failed inspection, but it can happen. Examples include operating without water, power or refrigeration; ongoing and untreated pest problems; and sewage backups. Usually closures are temporary.
When a business fails an inspection, it’s typically inspected again within 10 days.
You can search food and lodging inspection results in any Kansas county at www.foodsafety.kda.ks.gov/FoodSafety/Web/Inspection/PublicInspectionSearch.aspx.
Out-of-compliance inspections
David’s Express, 2110 N. Maize Road in Wichita — Five violations during an April 18 routine inspection. Cited over salsa and guacamole that was out of temperature, old tres leche cake, plumbing issue at mop sink, dead batteries in paper towel dispenser, bottle of glass cleaner wasn’t labeled. Next scheduled inspection: April 28.
El Rancho Restaurant #2, 1601 E. Pawnee in Wichita — Eight violations during an April 21 routine inspection. Cited for storing raw eggs beside pans of shredded cheese, cooked chicken wasn’t kept hot enough, old tamales, no hot water at kitchen hand-washing sink, restaurant was using water from dedicated hand-washing sink to fill mop buckets, no soap in women’s bathroom, bottles of grill cleaner were stored by pan of clean spoons, restaurant was storing bottles of wasp and hornet spray not rated for restaurant or indoor use. Next scheduled inspection: May 1.
Family Mart, 1545 S. Meridian in Wichita — Six violations during an April 17 routine inspection. Cited for not having paper towels at hand-washing sink, fresh mouse droppings under coffee station touching single-use items, cappuccino mix bag with mouse hole chewed in it, dead mice in glue traps under cooler and coffee station, bottles of Pepto Bismol didn’t have English-language labeling, several expired medications for sale including over-the-counter pain killers and allergy medications. Next scheduled inspection: April 27.
Filemon’s Mexican Food, 3802 E. Harry in Wichita — Seven violations during an April 17 inspection that was its first operational inspection after licensing. Cited over a can of whipped cream that wasn’t labeled with opening date, employee touched ready-to-eat enchilada with bare hands, French fries sitting out at room temperature, cooked peppers and onions weren’t labeled with preparation date, 18-day-old tacos and old salsa, shredded cheese stored in plastic bag that isn’t food grade, dirty tongs in clean storage. The restaurant passed a April 27 follow-up inspection.
Haysville Express Inn, 301 E. 71st St. South in Haysville — Three violations during an April 21 inspection prompted by a modified complaint. Cited for not having a carbon monoxide detector in laundry or mechanical rooms by gas appliances, no emergency management plan, no record showing smoke detectors had been checked every six months. Next inspection date wasn’t listed.
Jump Start, 7200 S. Broadway in Haysville — One violation during an April 18 follow-up inspection. Cited because several foods in the island reach-in cooler including hot pockets, burritos and sandwiches weren’t kept cold enough. Next inspection: June 18.
Kwik Shop, 4811 S. Seneca in Wichita — One violation during an April 19 inspection prompted by a modified complaint. Cited for not labeling pizza and stromboli with preparation times. Next scheduled inspection: April 29.
La Tradicion Tortilleria, 1701 N. Broadway in Wichita — Ten violations during an April 21 inspection listed as an FDA contract. Cited because trash and leaves that can harbor pests had accumulated around building, opened bag of masa was stored on ground, no screen or seal around fan to keep pests out, gaps around screen door can let pests in, tortilla conveyor had items on it including zip ties and tape that made it difficult to clean, soiled cardboard on par-cooked tortilla conveyor, hand-washing sink in employee bathroom isn’t plumbed into sewer system, no hot water in employee bathroom, greasy and dirty fryer hood, bottle of degreaser wasn’t labeled with contents, facility was using scented bleach as sanitizer instead of food-grade bleach, facility puts paper labels inside tortilla bags touching tortillas instead of labeling the outside, bags of fried wagon-wheels that contain wheat were labeled as corn tortilla chips. Next inspection: May 21.
Meddy’s, 2300 N. Greenwich, Ste. 100 in Wichita — Two violations during an April 20 routine inspection. Cited because cooked potatoes didn’t cool down quickly enough in refrigeration, several foods including vegetables and raw meats weren’t kept cold enough. The restaurant was told to contact a technician to repair refrigeration unit, according to the inspection report. Next scheduled inspection: April 30.
Meridian Grocery and Smoke, 2719 S. Meridian in Wichita — Three violations during an April 20 follow-up inspection. Cited for not having a probe-style food thermometer, no sanitizer testing strips on site, there is no bathroom for employees because the toilet is broken. Next inspection: June 20.
Mexico Viejo Mexican Restaurant, 6960 W. 21st St. in Wichita — Four violations during an April 18 inspection that was a follow-up to an administrative order. Cited for storing cheese on top of raw eggs, several foods including raw meats and fish were sitting on ice but weren’t cold enough, can opener had “black food residue on the blade,” no paper towels at hand-washing sink in server’s station. Next inspection: June 18.
Quick Pick, 3733 N. Arkansas in Wichita — Four violations during an April 21 licensing inspection. Cited over a dirty and greasy sink that had a mop and bucket stored inside, no toilet paper in bathroom, rodent feces along walls and shelving, several foods including pot pies and sandwiches labeled to “keep frozen” were stored in refrigeration instead. Next scheduled inspection: May 1.
Southrock Billiards and Sports Bar, 2020 S. Rock Road in Wichita — Five violations during an April 18 routine inspection. Cited for storing raw beef above tortillas and raw eggs above cases of beer, raw beef sitting on top of hot dog package, pulled pork and brisket weren’t labeled with preparation dates, old queso and nacho cheese, old turkey and beef, old pizza sauce, no probe-style food thermometer, spray bottles of chemicals were stored with nozzles facing spices and food containers. Next scheduled inspection: April 28.
Subway, 6200 N. Jacksonville in Park City — Four violations during an April 19 inspection prompted by a complaint. Cited because several sandwich-making ingredients including tuna salad and cheeses weren’t kept cold enough, no ambient air thermometer inside cooler, build up of grime and dirty under soda fountain and puddle of water under soda carbonator, no hot water at hand-washing sink. Next scheduled inspection: April 29.
Tacos Y Mas, 552 S. Oliver in Wichita — Six violations during an April 19 routine inspection. Cited for storing raw chorizo and carne asada above ready-to-eat foods in refrigerator, lettuce and cheese weren’t kept cold enough, chili relleno wasn’t cold enough in refrigeration, several items including chicken flautas and pork weren’t labeled with preparation dates, no backflow prevention device at mop sink, no soap at hand-washing sink in kitchen, “two live cockroaches crawling around” under kitchen hand-washing sink, more live and dead cockroaches on glue trap. Next scheduled inspection: April 29.
How to complain about conditions
If you see problems at a food or lodging establishment, you can file a complaint.
To notify the state about unsavory or questionable conditions anywhere that serves or sells food to the public, email kda.fsl@ks.gov or call 785-564-6767. You can also file a report at www.foodsafetykansas.org.
To report an illness you think was caused by a restaurant, food or event, call the Kansas Department of Health and Environment at 877-427-7317 or file a report at www.foodsafetykansas.org.
Complaints about conditions at hotels and motels can be submitted at https://agriculture.ks.gov/kda-services/complaint-form/food-safety-and-lodging-complaint.
For more information about foodborne illnesses, visit www.foodsafety.gov.
These businesses passed inspections
- 6S Steakhouse, 6200 W. 21st St. in Wichita
- AFC Sushi (inside Dillons), 7707 E. Central in Wichita
- All in the Mix (mobile vendor/food truck), 1213 N. Richmond in Wichita
- Allison Traditional Magnet Middle School, 221 S. Seneca in Wichita
- Arby’s, 4815 S. Washington in Wichita
- The Beacon Restaurant, 909 E. Douglas in Wichita
- Burger King (in Kwik Shop), 5340 N. Maize Road in Maize
- Burger King, 740 N. Tyler in Wichita
- Burritos Eben-Ezer (mobile vendor/food truck), 1702 S. Meridian in Wichita
- Cameo Cakes, 2403 W. 13th St. in Wichita
- Capl Retail LLC (Circle K/Phillips 66), 2001 S. Oliver in Wichita
- Casey’s General Store, 511 S. West St. in Wichita
- Chargers 2 (the old Canterbury Inn motel), 5805 W. Kellogg Dr. in Wichita
- China Cafe, 125 W. Anita Dr. in Haysville
- Churn & Burn, 548 S. Oliver in Wichita
- Cocoa Dolce, 235 N. St. Francis in Wichita
- Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, 619 S. Ridge Road in Wichita
- Crig’s To Go, 403 S. Hydraulic in Wichita
- Dempsey’s Burger Pub, 3700 E. Douglas in Wichita
- Derby Donut, 1710 E. Madison, Ste. 300 in Derby
- Dollar General Store, 1115 N. 295th St. West in Garden Plain
- Dunkin’, 409 E. 47th St. South in Wichita
- El Gusto ICT Mexican Eatery (mobile vendor/food truck), 1601 N. Meridian in Wichita
- El Mexico Cafe, 2544 S. Seneca in Wichita
- El Rancho Motel, 4510 S. Broadway in Wichita
- Fairmount Coffee Company, 3815 E. 17th St. in Wichita
- Fried Pies, 8520 W. 13th St. in Wichita
- Gardiner Elementary School, 1951 S. Laura in Wichita
- Golden Eagle Cafe at Bishop Carroll Catholic High School, 8108 W. Central in Wichita
- Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Wichita East, 411 S. Webb Road in Wichita
- Hurts Donut, 7010 W. 21st St. in Wichita
- The Icy Trail (mobile vendor/food truck), 1433 E. Windmill Road in Derby
- Islamic Society of Wichita, 6655 E. 34th St. North in Wichita
- Jimmie’s Diner, 3111 N. Rock Road in Wichita
- Jimmy’s Egg, 7777 E. 21st St., Ste. 100 in Wichita
- Krua Thai, 7603 W. 21st St. in Wichita
- La Tienda 31st, 3108 E. 31st St. South in Wichita
- Lil’ Deuce Scoop, 110 W. Main in Mulvane
- Los Mexican Burritos, 3005 E. Pawnee in Wichita
- Maize Intermediate School, 12100 W. 45th St. North in Maize
- The Mart, 1921 S. Hydraulic in Wichita
- McDonald’s, 4810 S. Broadway in Wichita
- McDonald’s, 200 N. Main in Haysville
- The Monarch, 579 W. Douglas in Wichita
- Pizza Hut, 350 S. Ridge Road in Wichita
- Pizza Hut, 1659 S. Webb Road, Ste. 201 in Wichita
- Prairie Donuts, 1652 S. Rock Road in Wichita
- Price-Harris Communications Magnet Elementary School, 706 N. Armour in Wichita
- Qdoba Mexican Eats, 430 N. Rock Road in Wichita
- Ross Dress For Less, 2740 N. Greenwich Ct. in Wichita
- Shooters, 2726 S. Hydraulic in Wichita
- Spangles, 6411 E. Central in Wichita
- SPK Grocery Cheney, 412 N. Main in Cheney
- St. Anne Catholic School Lunch Program, 1121 W. Regal in Wichita
- St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 853 N. Socora in Wichita
- St. Joseph Catholic Church, 139 S. Millwood in Wichita
- Stanley Elementary School, 1749 S. Martinson in Wichita
- Super China Star, 5825 W. Central in Wichita
- Tacos El Choncho (mobile vendor/food truck), 2707 N. Litchfield in Wichita
- Tacos TJ 664, 1014 N. West St. in Wichita
- Tavern on the Green/Hidden Lakes Golf Course, 6020 S. Greenwich in Derby
- Two Brothers BBQ, 300 S. Greenwich in Wichita
- VFW Post #6957 Keever-Wire-Haysville, 7507 S. Broadway in Haysville
- Western Holiday Motel, 8925 W. Kellogg Dr. in Wichita
- Wichita Marriott Hotel, 9100 E. Corporate Hills Dr. in Wichita
- Wok Hey, 1444 N. Maize Road, Ste. 600 in Wichita
- Wyndham Garden Wichita Downtown, 221 E. Kellogg in Wichita
Note: Occasionally an address listed — especially for mobile vendors and food trucks — is not where food is actually served to the public. Contact those establishments directly for specific service locations.
