Restaurant inspections: Roaches, drain flies, rodent feces, no allergen info in Wichita KS
Nine 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 23-29.
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 8.
At least 70 establishments passed their inspections with few or no violations. Those 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
Alejandro’s Fast Mexican Food, 1212 S. Rock Road in Wichita — Six violations during an April 24 routine inspection. Cited over cooked ground beef that didn’t cool off quickly enough in refrigeration, “approximately 20 drain flies landing on food prep surfaces” in dry storage area, several items were out of temperature in cooler including chicken and tacos, chemical cleaners were hanging above clean dishes, raw beef stored above potatoes in cooler, no hot water at hand-washing sink. The restaurant passed a May 5 follow-up inspection.
Carlos O’Kelly’s, 4872 S. Broadway in Wichita — Six violations during an April 25 routine inspection. Cited because several foods in walk-in cooler including meats and vegetables weren’t cold enough in refrigeration, cans and cups stored in hand-washing sink, dirty pans stored as clean, black beans in hot steam well weren’t warm enough, spray bottles of chemicals weren’t labeled with contents, restaurant was thawing frozen fish in intact vacuum packaging which increases risk of foodborne illness. The restaurant passed a May 5 follow-up inspection.
Corner Market (located in Phillips 66), 230 S. Baltimore in Derby — Five violations during an April 28 inspection that was a follow-up to an administrative order. Cited over expired sausages, not sanitizing dishes, boxes of egg rolls and taquitos weren’t labeled with package opening dates, raw eggs stored above milk in cooler, soap dispenser at coffee station didn’t work. Next inspection: June 28.
El Puerto Seafood & Chicken, 808 W. 25th St. North in Wichita — Thirteen violations during an April 27 routine inspection. Cited for storing raw chorizo over container of cooked vegetables in cooler, wheat pinwheels weren’t labeled with allergen information, no food thermometer, washing chicken in sink with direct connection to sewer system, menu didn’t mark items that can be ordered undercooked or raw, hand-washing sink blocked by dirty dishes and towels, bottles of chemicals weren’t labeled with contents, salsa didn’t cool off quickly enough in refrigeration, rodent droppings in cabinets, insecticide labeled for residential-only use was stored on site, no parasite destruction records for tilapia served in ceviche, several foods in refrigeration weren’t cold enough, old potatoes and tacos. Next scheduled inspection: May 8.
Mi Mexico Lindo Market, 2652 N. Arkansas in Wichita — Seven violations during an April 27 routine inspection. Cited over moldy cheese, cooked cactus and beans weren’t kept cold enough, cooked chicharrones and tostadas were stored in cardboard boxes previously used for raw pork and raw beef, raw bacon stored next to cheese, dirty meat band saw and vegetable slicers, several meats and cheeses weren’t kept cold enough in refrigeration, bottles of chemical cleaners and laundry items were stored by oranges and icing. Next scheduled inspection: May 7.
Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom, 7626 E. Kellogg Dr. in Wichita — Three violations during an April 24 inspection prompted by a modified complaint. Cited for not labeling milk with package opening date, raw chicken sitting on box of raw beef in cooler, roaches on food preparation line and under soda fountain machine. The restaurant passed a follow-up inspection on May 5.
Smokin’ Diner (mobile vendor/food truck), 4835 S. Martinson Cir. in Wichita — Four violations during an April 28 routine inspection. Cited for not having a probe-style food thermometer, gallons of water stored in hand-washing sink, vendor was serving foods that were cooked and smoked in an unlicensed kitchen, no water under pressure at hand-washing sink. Next scheduled inspection: May 8.
U-Hungry Truck (mobile vendor/food truck), 4701 N. Glendale in Bel Aire — Six violations during an April 28 routine inspection. Cited because an employee blew into his glove before putting it on his hand, cooked beef and chicken breasts weren’t kept hot enough, vendor was keeping cheese and vegetables in cooler with no refrigeration, frozen fries and meats were thawing in coolers without refrigeration, greasy and grimy thermometer, hand-washing sink was covered with a metal lid and blocked by coolers. Next scheduled inspection: May 8.
Westurban Little League Baseball Concession Stand, 6900 W. 13th St. in Wichita — One violation during an April 27 routine inspection. Cited for not having equipment to test the strength of chlorine sanitizer. The facility passed a follow-up inspection conducted by phone on May 1.
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
- 1400 by Elderslie (in the Wichita Art Museum), 1400 Museum Blvd. in Wichita
- Asian Bistro, 1520 S. Webb, Ste. 180 in Wichita
- Athens Gyros Express, 2800 E. Central in Wichita
- Best Western Plus Wichita West Airport Inn, 3800 W. Kellogg Dr. in Wichita
- Big Granny’s (mobile vendor/food truck), 2610 S. Exchange Place in Wichita
- Bingo Casino, 2431 E. Mt. Vernon in Wichita
- BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, 7960 E. Kellogg Dr. in Wichita
- Central Palace, 4331 W. Central in Wichita
- Cheezepanzee (mobile vendor/food truck), 2847 N. Woodland in Wichita
- Cheezie’s Pizza, 1647 E. MacArthur Rd. in Wichita
- Cocoa Dolce, 538 N. Ohio in Wichita
- Country Cafe, 2804 S. Seneca in Wichita
- Crispy Donuts, 460 N. West St. in Wichita
- Delicias de El Salvador, 1523 S. Seneca in Wichita
- Dillons Marketplace, 10222 W. 21st St. in Wichita
- Dollar General Store, 1206 W. Douglas in Wichita
- Domino’s Pizza, 10231 W. 21st St., Ste. 101A in Wichita
- Domino’s Pizza, 2047 W. 21st St. in Wichita
- Domino’s Pizza, 327 N. Hillside, Ste. 400 in Wichita
- Domino’s Pizza, 3750 N. Woodlawn in Wichita
- Domino’s Pizza, 4734 S. Broadway in Wichita
- Domino’s Pizza, 7130 W. Maple, Ste. 150 in Wichita
- Domino’s Pizza, 7825 E. Harry in Wichita
- The Eatery, 3928 E. 13th St. in Wichita
- El Maguey Mexican Restaurant, 1221 N. Rock Road in Derby
- Filemon’s Mexican Food, 3802 E. Harry in Wichita
- Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, 2021 N. Amidon, Ste. 100 in Wichita
- Gabby’s Peruvian Restaurant & Catering, 1002 S. Seneca in Wichita
- GangNam Korean BBQ & Sushi, 210 N. Washington in Wichita
- Goddard Academy, 19701 W. 23rd St. South in Goddard
- Heat Cigar & Hookah Lounge, 338 N. Rock Road in Wichita
- Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q, 8821 W. 21st St., Ste. 400 in Wichita
- The Home City Ice Company, 9912 W. York in Wichita
- HRA Wichita Entertainment (Fever Night Life), 116 N. Mead in Wichita
- Kansas Trap Shooting Association, 3432 E. 117th St. North in Valley Center
- Kung Fu Tea, 2021 N. Amidon, Ste. 140 in Wichita
- Kwik Shop, 710 W. 29th St. North in Wichita
- Larson Community Center, 105 S. Ohio in Mount Hope
- Little Caesars Pizza, 2548 S. Seneca, Ste. B in Wichita
- McDonald’s, 1219 S. Rock Road in Wichita
- McDonald’s, 3430 S. Hydraulic in Wichita
- Mosley Street Melodrama, 234 N. Mosley in Wichita
- Natures Own Bakery Thrift, 2118 W. Harry in Wichita
- Newport Grill, 1900 N. Rock Road in Wichita
- Oatville Elementary School, 4335 S. Hoover in Wichita
- Old Tokyo Steakhouse, 6821 W. Taft in Wichita
- On the Boarder Mexican Grill & Cantina, 1930 N. Rock Road in Wichita
- Paradise Donuts, 10607 W. Maple, Ste. 1 in Wichita
- Poblano’s Mexican Grill, 343 S. Greenwich, Ste. 101 in Wichita
- QuikTrip, 2821 E. 31st St. South in Wichita
- QuikTrip, 242 S. Tyler Rd. in Wichita
- RISE Farms, 320 S. Market in Wichita
- Riverside Cafe 5, 9125 W. Central in Wichita
- Ross Dress for Less, 8021 E. Kellogg Dr. in Wichita
- Roxy’s Downtown, 412 1/2 E. Douglas in Wichita
- Sleep Inn & Suites, 651 E. 71st St. South in Haysville
- Southeast Carryout, 1520 S. Oliver in Wichita
- Spangles, 3433 N. Rock Road in Wichita
- Subway, 2135 W. 21st St. in Wichita
- Subway Cafe, 2010 S. Airport Rd. in Wichita
- Taco Bell, 5808 E. Central in Wichita
- Tacos Pina (mobile vendor/food truck), 1207 S. Fern in Wichita
- Teriyaki House, 1845 S. Rock Road, Ste. 101 in Wichita
- Thrive Kitchen, 1635 E. 37th St. North, Ste. 4 in Wichita
- Walmart, 2020 N. Nelson in Derby
- Walmart Neighborhood Market, 10550 W. Central in Wichita
- Wasabi II, 3242 N. Rock Road, Ste. 112 in Wichita
- Wichita Fish Company, 818 N. Mosley in Wichita
- Wichita State University Eck Stadium, 1845 W. Fairmount in Wichita
- Wineteer Elementary School, 8801 E. Ent Dr. 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.
