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14-06-2025
- Business
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Dirty meat slicer, sanitizer issue, wrong sink used at Wichita KS food businesses
Two Wichita-area businesses that serve or sell food to the public were out of compliance with state regulations when they were inspected by the Kansas Department of Agriculture from June 1-7. Inspectors found few or no violations at more than 40 other locations deemed compliant with food safety and lodging rules. Inspections are meant to protect the public from foodborne illnesses and other health risks. Locations can fail if they have too many problems, certain types of violations or issues that can't be fixed right away. Violations are common. But most of the time, businesses correct issues in front of an inspector. Examples of things that can be addressed immediately are serving food that's more than a week old, employees mishandling ingredients and dirty kitchens. Issues that take longer to correct include pest infestations, power outages and plumbing problems. It's rare, but a business may temporarily shut down over violations. Places that fail are usually reinspected within 10 days. The list in this story was compiled on June 12 using information available from the state on that date. It only covers Sedgwick County. But you can search food and lodging inspection results elsewhere in Kansas at Midian Shriners, 130 N. Topeka in Wichita — Four violations on June 5 during a routine inspection. Violations include a meat slicer with dried food debris on the blade and guide, a hose sprayer hanging below the flood rim of the sink, beef burger thawing in a sink directly plumbed to the sewer, beef thawing under running water in a sink that is supposed to be dedicated to hand-washing. Next inspection: June 15. Oliver St. C Store (same address as Phillips 66), 2001 S. Oliver in Wichita — One violation on June 6 during a follow-up inspection. No test strips on site for quaternary ammonium sanitizer. Next inspection: June 16. 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 or call 785-564-6767. You can also file a complaint at To report an illness you think was caused by a restaurant, food or event where food was served, contact the Kansas Department of Health and Environment at 877-427-7317 or Complaints about conditions at hotels and motels can be submitted at For more information about foodborne illnesses, visit Note: Sometimes addresses listed — especially for mobile vendors and food trucks — are not where food is actually served to the public. Contact those establishments directly for specific service locations. The violation summaries were compiled and drafted with the help of AI tools. They were fact-checked for accuracy and edited by Wichita Eagle journalists. Old meat, bugs in food, lawnmowers in kitchen, filth at Wichita KS restaurants Roach problem, moldy produce, flies landing on food at Wichita KS restaurants Mouse poop & urine stains, cockroaches, old foods at Wichita KS restaurants Roach parts in ramekin, rodent poop, moldy food, filth at Wichita KS restaurants
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Old meat, bugs in food, lawnmowers in kitchen, filth at Wichita KS restaurants
Bugs in food, cockroaches and evidence of other pests, kitchens with too much grease and grime, old chicken and sausage, a dead fly in a pan, lawnmowers stored in a kitchen near food, employees who skipped hand-washing, missing sanitation equipment and more are among violations Kansas Department of Agriculture inspectors discovered during recent food safety and lodging inspections in the Wichita area. Each week, The Eagle adds to its searchable database of failed inspections from Sedgwick County. Ten restaurants and other businesses were non-compliant with state regulations from May 25-31. Inspectors found few or no violations at more than 40 other locations deemed compliant with food safety and lodging rules. Inspections are meant to protect the public from foodborne illnesses and other health risks. Locations can fail if they have too many problems, certain types of violations or issues that can't be fixed right away. Violations are common. But most of the time, businesses correct issues in front of an inspector. Examples of things that can be addressed immediately are serving food that's more than a week old, employees mishandling ingredients and dirty kitchens. Issues that take longer to correct include pest infestations, power outages and plumbing problems. It's rare, but a business may temporarily shut down over violations. Places that fail are usually reinspected within 10 days. The list in this story was compiled on June 2 using information available from the state on that date. It covers Sedgwick County. But you can search food and lodging inspection results elsewhere in Kansas at Da Nang Bistro, 1845 S. Rock Road, Suite 105 in Wichita — Six violations on May 28 during a follow-up inspection. Violations include an employee washing hands at the three-compartment sink without using soap, bean sprouts were too warm, cooked rice noodles were left out at room temperature, employee washed hands without paper towels, employee washed hands at the wrong sink, no hot water at a hand-washing sink. Next inspection: June 28. Delux Inn, 8401 W. Kellogg Drive in Wichita — Two violations on May 28 during a modified complaint inspection. Violations include two roaches in room 131, pest spotting in corners of rooms, missing light bulb above bed in room 131. Next inspection: June 8. Discount Cigarettes, 2160 S. Broadway, Suite 110 in Wichita — Seven violations on May 28 during a routine inspection. Violations include no paper towels at employee restroom sink, business has no illness policy in place, no hand-washing sink in food prep room, expired Pepto Bismol was for sale, no written plan for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea, no food thermometer available, no soap at employee restroom sink. Next inspection: June 7. Jimmy's Egg, 12938 E. 21st St., Suite 140 in Wichita — Five violations on May 29 during a complaint inspection. Violations include old chicken breasts and sausage, old tomatoes, pancake batter was sitting out at room temperature, dirty pans were stored as clean, chemical spray bottle was stored above clean dishes, no chlorine sanitizer in dish machine. Next inspection: June 8. Le's Kitchen, 2949 N. Rock Road in Wichita — Eleven violations on May 28 during a complaint inspection. Violations include an employee handling dirty and clean dishes with same gloves, no sanitizer in dish machine, no paper towels at kitchen hand-washing sink, raw duck was thawing at room temperature in a container of water, yogurt parfaits were not labeled with their preparation dates, bowl of shrimp and bags of noodles were stored in a hand-washing sink, employees were rinsing their hands at a dish sink instead of at a dedicated hand-washing sink, no written plan for cleaning up vomit and diarrhea, raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat cucumbers and limes, raw meatballs were stored above cooked shrimp, fly strips were hanging above areas where food is prepared, bags of shredded lettuce were too warm. Next inspection: June 8. LMD, LLC (same address as J's Diner), 4834 E. Lincoln in Wichita — Three violations on May 29 during a follow-up inspection. Violations include no paper towels at a hand-washing sink, unlabeled spray bottle of soapy water, pork butt and brisket weren't labeled with their preparation dates. Next inspection: July 29. The Mango Tree, 111 E. 47th St. South in Wichita — Eighteen violations on May 29 during a complaint inspection. Violations include no chlorine test strips, excessive grease and grime buildup in kitchen, dead cockroaches in kitchen, dead fly in pan of oil, live insects in flour, black object in MSG container, containers of whipped cream weren't labeled with their package opening dates, paper towel dispensers weren't working, chicken was thawing at room temperature, food wasn't labeled with its package opening date, food stored in laundry baskets, employee prepared bread with bare hands, hand-washing sink was being used for storage, lawnmowers were stored in kitchen near food, raw meat stored above ready-to-eat green chiles and yogurt, pan in clean storage had a puddle of oil and a dead fly in it, accumulation of grease and grime on kitchen equipment, live cockroaches on dishwashing machine, live flies in storage area, an employee touched their face then prepared food, containers of food were stored without lids, several foods weren't labeled with their preparation dates. Next inspection: June 8. Maple C Store, 4414 W. Maple in Wichita — Seven violations on May 28 during a follow-up inspection. Violations include no dishwashing soap or detergent available, business didn't have the proper set up to clean and sanitize equipment for drip coffee and soda fountain, no sanitizer available, no written vomit and diarrhea cleanup plan, no sanitizer test strips, no hand soap at hand-washing sink, no paper towels at hand-washing sink. Next inspection: June 28. McDonald's, 8100 E. 21st St. Court in Wichita — Four violations on May 30 during a routine inspection. Violations include raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat butter, missing cap on dishwashing machine atmospheric vacuum breaker, hamburger patties were too warm in refrigerator, no back flow prevention device on three-compartment sink. Next inspection: June 9. Wyndham Garden Wichita Downtown, 221 E. Kellogg Drive in Wichita — Three violations on May 28 during a follow-up inspection. Violations include no food thermometer in kitchen, approximately 60 mouse droppings and urine stains in dining room cabinet, no water at kitchen hand-washing sink. Some of the violations noted were repeat problems. Next inspection: July 28. 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 or call 785-564-6767. You can also file a complaint at To report an illness you think was caused by a restaurant, food or event where food was served, contact the Kansas Department of Health and Environment at 877-427-7317 or Complaints about conditions at hotels and motels can be submitted at For more information about foodborne illnesses, visit Note: Sometimes addresses listed — especially for mobile vendors and food trucks — are not where food is actually served to the public. Contact those establishments directly for specific service locations. The violation summaries were compiled and drafted with the help of AI tools. They were fact-checked for accuracy and edited by Wichita Eagle journalists. Roach problem, moldy produce, flies landing on food at Wichita KS restaurants Mouse poop & urine stains, cockroaches, old foods at Wichita KS restaurants Roach parts in ramekin, rodent poop, moldy food, filth at Wichita KS restaurants Ants in chips, food kept on floor, cockroaches, grime at Wichita KS restaurants
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Roach problem, moldy produce, flies landing on food at Wichita KS restaurants
Living and dead roaches on glue traps throughout a restaurant kitchen, moldy and damaged fruits and vegetables, employees who didn't wash their hands and change gloves properly before handling customer food, dishes that weren't sanitized, old food, flies landing on food and more are among violations Kansas Department of Agriculture inspectors discovered during recent food safety and lodging inspections in the Wichita area. Each week, The Eagle adds to its searchable database of failed inspections from Sedgwick County. Six restaurants and other businesses were non-compliant with state regulations from May 18-24. Inspectors found few or no violations at more than 50 other locations deemed compliant with food safety and lodging rules. Inspections are meant to protect the public from foodborne illnesses and other health risks. Locations can fail if they have too many problems, certain types of violations or issues that can't be fixed right away. Violations are common. Most of the time, businesses correct issues in front of an inspector. Examples of things that can be addressed immediately are serving food that's more than a week old, employees mishandling ingredients and dirty kitchens. Issues that take longer to correct include pest infestations, power outages and plumbing problems. It's rare, but a business may temporarily shut down over violations. Places that fail are usually reinspected within 10 days. The list in this story was compiled on May 28 using information available from the state on that date. It covers Sedgwick County. But you can search food and lodging inspection results elsewhere in Kansas at Blue Fin Sake Bar and Sushi, 255 N. Washington in Wichita — One violation on May 22 during an inspection that was a follow-up to an administrative order. Multiple live and dead roaches on glue traps throughout the kitchen. Next inspection: June 1. Dillons Marketplace, 10222 W. 21st St. in Wichita — Four violations on May 21 during a routine inspection. Violations include dented cans of soup and vegetables for sale, food residue on thermometers at Starbucks and in the Chinese kitchen, moldy and damaged produce including fruit and potatoes, water didn't get hot enough at the three-compartment sink. Next inspection: May 31. Meddys, 2300 N. Greenwich, Suite 100 in Wichita — Four violations on May 20 during a routine inspection. Violations include an employee eating and using a cellphone then touching customer food without changing gloves or washing hands, an employee handled food after touching sanitizer without changing gloves, no food thermometer, dirty pans stored as clean, unlabeled spray bottle of multi-surface cleaner. Next inspection: May 30. Road Runner Mexican Cantina, 300 S. Greenwich in Wichita — Twelve violations on May 20 during a joint inspection. Violations include chorizo and pork sitting out at room temperature, fish wasn't cold enough in refrigerator, pan of sliced ham and pan of fried fish weren't labeled with their preparation dates, dirty knives and can opener, toilet seat was not attached, no disclosure warning customers of the risks of consuming undercooked eggs, no test strips for sanitizers, pans of cooked ground beef and cooked chorizo weren't labeled with the dates they were removed from the freezer, tomatillos weren't stored in food-safe bags, dishes weren't being sanitized, employee made a burrito with their bare hands, bottles of bleach and degreaser weren't labeled with their contents. Next inspection: May 30. The Rushwood Senior Living, 2121 N. 143rd St. East in Wichita — Seven violations on May 20 during a complaint inspection. Violations include cheesecake that was not labeled with its package opening date, old corn, pans of ham and chicken weren't dated, dairy products and meats weren't dated, empty soap dispensers at hand-washing sinks, cheese was not cold enough in refrigeration, gallons of cleaners and disinfectants were stored with their dispensers above clean dishes. Next inspection: May 30. Sonic Drive-In, 3648 N. Maize Road in Wichita — Five violations on May 22 during a routine inspection. Violations include cooked tater tots that weren't kept hot enough, employee didn't properly clean an ice scoop that fell onto the floor, flies landing on surfaces that touch food and on a bag of whipped cream, employee touching a tortilla after handling sanitizer without changing gloves or washing hands, no paper towels at hand-washing sink. Next inspection: June 1. 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 or call 785-564-6767. You can also file a complaint at To report an illness you think was caused by a restaurant, food or event where food was served, contact the Kansas Department of Health and Environment at 877-427-7317 or Complaints about conditions at hotels and motels can be submitted at For more information about foodborne illnesses, visit Note: Sometimes addresses listed — especially for mobile vendors and food trucks — are not where food is actually served to the public. Contact those establishments directly for specific service locations. The violation summaries were compiled and drafted with the help of AI tools. They were fact-checked for accuracy and edited by Wichita Eagle journalists. 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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Business
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Mouse poop & urine stains, cockroaches, old foods at Wichita KS restaurants
Mouse feces and urine stains in a cabinet, cockroaches, a pest infestation so bad it shut a restaurant down, employees who ignored hand-washing rules, contamination risks and more are among violations Kansas Department of Agriculture inspectors discovered during recent food safety and lodging inspections in the Wichita area. Each week, The Eagle adds to its searchable database of failed inspections from Sedgwick County. Thirteen restaurants, hotels and other businesses were non-compliant with state regulations from May 11-17. Inspectors found few or no violations at more than 30 other locations deemed compliant with food safety and lodging rules. Inspections are meant to protect the public from foodborne illnesses and other health risks. Establishments can fail if they have too many problems, certain types of violations or issues that can't be fixed right away. Violations are common. Most of the time, businesses correct issues in front of an inspector. Examples of things that can be addressed immediately are serving food that's more than a week old, employees mishandling ingredients and dirty kitchens. Issues that take longer to correct include pest infestations, power outages and plumbing problems. It's rare, but a business may temporarily shut down over violations. Places that fail are usually reinspected within 10 days. The list in this story was compiled on May 22 using information available from the state on that date. It covers Sedgwick County. But you can search food and lodging inspection results elsewhere in Kansas at Bella Luna Cafe, 2132 N. Rock Road, Suite 107 in Wichita — Three violations on May 12 during a follow-up inspection. Violations include food stored directly on the floor, plastic food dispensing bottles stored as clean had leftover labels still on them, hand-washing sink in kitchen didn't work because it was being replaced during the inspection. Next inspection: May 22. Chick-fil-A, 7320 W. Taft in Wichita — Three violations on May 14 during a complaint inspection. Violations include milk and lettuce stored at improper temperatures, no ambient air thermometers in coolers, no paper towels at the fryer hand-washing sink. Next inspection: May 24. Da Nang Bistro, 1845 S. Rock Road, Suite 105 in Wichita — Fourteen violations on May 15 during its first operational inspection after licensing. Violations include employee not washing hands after refilling soap dispenser, raw eggs stored above vegetables in walk-in cooler, cup and bowl without handles were being used as scoops for food, dirty knife holder, bean sprouts stored at improper temperature, no soap at hand-washing sink, employee handling ready-to-eat food without washing hands after touching her hair, water not hot enough at hand-washing sink, cooked rice at improper temperature, employee handling dirty dish and then handling ready-to-eat food without changing gloves, no chlorine sanitizer in dish machine, cooked chicken wasn't labeled with its preparation or package opening date, raw meat stored in plastic bags instead of in food-grade containers, no back-flow prevention device at mop sink. Next inspection: May 25. Delicias De El Salvador, 1523 S. Seneca in Wichita — Two violations on May 16 during a follow-up inspection. Violations include chicken tamales not marked with time they were removed from cooler, pupusas filling with meat and cheese wasn't kept cold enough. Next inspection: July 16. El Rio Bravo Supermarket #2, 2501 S. Seneca in Wichita — Ten violations on May 16 during a complaint inspection. Violations include no soap at hand-washing sinks, raw pork left out to thaw at room temperature, old crema Mexicana and other creams, old salsa, wooden pole being used as mixer for marinade, no paper towels at hand-washing sink, carnitas not kept hot enough, cross-contamination risk from employee handling different meats without changing gloves, raw chorizo and sausage stored above fully cooked sausage, large gap under back door allowing pests to get in the building, dead and decomposing mouse found in back corridor. Next inspection: May 26. Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, 616 S. Ridge Road in Wichita — Three violations on May 14 during a modified complaint inspection. Violations include water that didn't get hot enough at a hand-washing sink in salad bar area, broken foot pedal for hot water at hand-washing sink, humidity and water on floors around dish machine create favorable conditions for pests. Next inspection: May 24. Krua Thai, 7603 W. 21st St. in Wichita — Eleven violations on May 15 during a routine inspection. Violations include no soap in men's restroom, no written plan for cleaning up vomiting or diarrhea incidents, employee handling dirty dishes then handling food without changing gloves, buildup of grease and food debris in kitchen, raw chicken and fish stored above ready-to-eat sauces, fish thawing in intact vacuum packaging which increases risk of harmful bacteria growth, gap under door next to walk-in cooler can let pests in building, openings in kitchen ceiling can let pests in building, sauces were not labeled with their preparation or package opening dates, water bottles stored in direct contact with ice in the ice machine, live roaches and mice droppings in kitchen. The restaurant temporarily closed over the violations but was in compliance, with one violation related to the roach infestation, when it reopened on May 20, according to an inspection report. La Michoacana Ice Cream (mobile vendor/food truck), 829 W. Maple in Wichita — Four violations on May 16 during a complaint inspection. Violations include thermometer not going below 50F, no written plan for cleaning up vomiting or diarrhea incidents, chicken tenders not kept hot enough, cooked chicken tenders stored in cardboard instead of food-grade container. Next inspection: May 26. New Paradise Biryani Pointe, 1648 S. Rock Road in Wichita — Five violations on May 14 during an inspection that was a follow-up to an administrative order. Violations include employee not washing hands before putting on gloves after touching his glasses, raw chicken stored above cooked chicken in walk-in cooler, pool of grease and food debris on floor, gap under back exterior door can let pests in building, dead cockroaches and cricket in a pool of grease. Next inspection: July 14. Sky-Palace Inn & Suites Wichita East, 7321 E. Kellogg Drive in Wichita — Six violations on May 15 during a modified complaint inspection. Violations include drawings on walls of one room, smoke detector missing batteries, drawer missing from chest in one room, one room was closed due to mold, debris on floors, no bed sheets in one room. Next inspection: May 26. Super East Buffet, 7607 E. Douglas in Wichita — Two violations on May 13 during an inspection that was a follow-up to an administrative order. Violations include issue with temperature of foods on salad and dessert bar, sushi rolls not discarded after four-hour window. Next inspection: July 13. Walmart Supercenter, 3030 N. Rock Road in Wichita — Six violations on May 17 during a routine inspection. Violations include bags of cheddar cheese not kept cold enough, dirty food thermometer, stainless-steel cleaner stored next to food, moldy oranges, fruit flies on oranges, fried chicken not discarded after four-hour limit, bags of chips and other foods including flour and sugar were opened or damaged, dented food cans. Next inspection: May 27. Wyndham Garden Wichita Downtown, 221 E. Kellogg Drive in Wichita — Four violations on May 12 during an expired license inspection. Violations include no working hand-washing sink at kitchen entrance, approximately 50 fresh mouse droppings and urine stains in corner cabinet, no food thermometer on site. Next inspection: May 22. 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 or call 785-564-6767. You can also file a complaint at To report an illness you think was caused by a restaurant, food or event where food was served, contact the Kansas Department of Health and Environment at 877-427-7317 or Complaints about conditions at hotels and motels can be submitted at For more information about foodborne illnesses, visit Note: Sometimes addresses listed — especially for mobile vendors and food trucks — are not where food is actually served to the public. Contact those establishments directly for specific service locations. The violation summaries were compiled and drafted with the help of AI tools. They were fact-checked for accuracy and edited by Wichita Eagle journalists. 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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Space at Wichita Animal Shelter could get tight
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Wichita Animal Shelter has already taken in more than 500 pets this month. Soon, it will have to make room for those animals while dealing with fewer kennels. 'We're going to be getting kennel maintenance on about 20 of our kennels in rotation,' Emily Hurst, shelter manager, said. 'This means that 20 of our kennels are going to be down for the next four to six months. We'll be doing them in two-week rotations, but that will diminish our overall capacity.' The City of Wichita gave an update on how many animals the shelter has handled so far in May. Arriving: 359 dogs, 205 cats and 19 other animals. Returned to owners: 111 dogs and one cat. Transferred for adoption: 151 dogs and 102 cats. 'Our daily intakes are really high, and we need to really focus on those positive life outcomes for our animals,' Hurst said. 'Rescues and our adoption partners can only take in so many.' She wants the community's help to ensure that dogs and cats get back to their owners, especially when the 20 kennels are unavailable. The maintenance is to stay in compliance with the Kansas Department of Agriculture guidelines. Hurst asks that people visit or the Wichita Animal Shelter Facebook page to see if they recognize any of the shelter animals. Century II spire to be relit for first time in years She also recommends that pet owners get their pets microchipped. If you want to support the Wichita Animal Shelter, Hurst suggests donations of cat and dog toys that are dishwasher safe and dog treats. For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. To watch our shows live on our website, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
