Buffet roaches. Dead mice on glue traps. Filth. Wichita KS restaurant inspections

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Buffet roaches. ***** mice on glue traps. Filth. Wichita KS restaurant inspections

Fourteen restaurants and other businesses in Wichita were out of compliance during food safety and lodging inspections conducted by the Kansas Department of Agriculture from Sept. 22-28.

They were cited for a number of violations, including cockroaches, “heavily decomposed” mice on glue traps, employees who didn’t use soap when washing their hands, excessive grease and grime in kitchens, mold and standing water, flies landing on food, plumbing problems, filthy equipment and more, according to inspection reports.

Information about the food establishments and hotels and motels, as well as a summary of their violations, appears below. All of the businesses listed are located in Sedgwick County. The list was compiled Oct. 2.

At least 50 establishments passed their inspections Sept. 22-28. A list of those also appears below. Some may have been non-compliant in previous weeks.

Business owners and managers can contact Eagle reporter Amy Renee Leiker at 316-268-6644 or *****@*****.tld to comment on inspection results that appear in this story. Comments will be added to the online version of this article.

More details about inspections are in The Eagle’s searchable database of non-compliant restaurant and hotel inspections at

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Out-of-compliance inspections

Countryboy Taste (mobile vendor/food truck), 1932 S. Estelle in Wichita — Seven violations on Sept. 26 during a routine inspection. No hot water during inspection, hot water wasn’t working at a hand-washing sink, no paper towels at hand-washing sink, flies landing on surfaces that touch food, fish fry mix and fries weren’t covered with lids to protect them from contamination, employee washed their hands at a sink with no hot water, water didn’t get hot at a three-compartment sink. Next inspection: Oct. 6.

Dragon City, 1353 S. Webb, Suite 103 in Wichita — Eight violations on Sept. 26 during a routine inspection. Wood door was propped open and a screen door had several holes that let flies in, tubs of raw chicken and raw pork were thawing at room temperature, water wasn’t hot enough at a three-compartment sink, employee washed hands without soap, buildup of grease and grime on chest freezers and preparation tables, raw chicken wasn’t kept cold enough, fly landed on mixing utensil, “excessive build up of grime and debris in back area of kitchen.” Next inspection: Oct. 6.

Eries Corner Store, 2828 E. 21st St. in Wichita — Two violations on Sept. 25 during a modified complaint inspection. “Heavily decomposed” mice on glue traps in kitchen and dishwashing areas, which can attract more pests. Next inspection: Oct. 5.

Felipe’s Jr. ******** Restaurant, 9718 E. Harry in Wichita — Four violations on Sept. 27 during a routine inspection. Chili verde wasn’t kept hot enough, salsa wasn’t labeled with the time it was prepared or removed from refrigeration, old ham, beans and other ingredients including lettuce and cheese weren’t kept cold enough. Next inspection: Oct. 7.

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, 616 S. Ridge Road in Wichita — Two violations on Sept. 26 during a modified complaint inspection. ***** cockroaches in cabinets under serving line and on floor, living cockroaches next to taco bar items at the end of the salad bar. Next inspection: Oct. 6.

McDonald’s, 11130 E. 21st St. in Wichita — One violation on Sept. 27 during a routine inspection. Hand-washing sink by the French fry dispensing unit had no water under pressure. The restaurant passed a follow-up inspection on Oct. 1.

O.J. Watson Park Concession Stand at O.J. Watson Park, 2901 S. Old Lawrence Road in Wichita — One violation on Sept. 27 during a follow-up inspection. No test strips to measure strength of chlorine sanitizer on site. The stand passed a phone inspection on Oct. 1.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews, 7355 W. Taft in Wichita — One violation on Sept. 26 during a follow-up inspection. Several foods including blue cheese and coleslaw weren’t cold enough in refrigeration. Next inspection: Oct. 6.

Spangles, 415 S. West St. in Wichita — Four violations on Sept. 25 during a routine inspection. The restaurant didn’t discard food when it was supposed to, cockroach found in cabinet under fountain station at drive thru where there’s also standing water and mold, standing water under cabinet and by mop sink, turkey wasn’t cold enough in refrigeration. Next inspection: Oct. 5.

Supplement World, 1535 S. Oliver in Wichita — One violation on Sept. 23 during an inspection that was a follow-up to an administrative order. Water didn’t get hot enough at a two-compartment sink. Next inspection: Nov. 23.

Taco Fajita Restaurant, 1004 S. Meridian in Wichita — Four violations on Sept. 25 during a routine inspection. The restaurant didn’t have enough hand-washing sinks, a food thermometer didn’t work, water didn’t get hot at the bathroom sink, disinfectant spray was stored by single-use gloves and bottles of lemon juice. Next inspection: Oct. 5.

Taco Pronto, 8385 W. 21st St. in Wichita — Three violations on Sept. 25 during a routine inspection. Flies landing on food and surfaces that touch food, containers of hot and mild sauce left out at room temperature weren’t labeled with the time they were removed from refrigeration, fly landed on taco shells. Next inspection: Oct. 5.

Tom’s Lotus Garden, 822 S. Broadway in Wichita — Two violations on Sept. 27 during a modified complaint inspection. Cockroaches on kitchen floor and by dim sum cups, roaches by cups stored in a broken cooler, “kitchen floor had ***** pest and grease throughout with most of it along walls and under equipment.” Next inspection: Nov. 27.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 9746 E. 21st St., Suite 105 in Wichita — Three violations on Sept. 26 during a routine inspection. A food thermometer wasn’t calibrated correctly, pitchers used to make smoothies “were ****** and had buildup inside of the containers,” buildup of trash and food on the floor under equipment throughout the kitchen, ****** dishes and boxes piled up on the floor. Next inspection: Oct. 6.

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How do businesses fail inspections?

Businesses fall out of compliance when they have too many violations, issues that can cause a foodborne illness, when a problem can’t be fixed right away, such as bug and rodent infestations, and more. But most violations are minor and are corrected while an inspection is taking place.

Typically, establishments are reinspected within 10 days to ensure they are following the rules.

It’s rare for a business to shut down over a ******* inspection. But it can happen. Usually, closures are temporary, voluntary and due to major problems, such as sewage backups, pest infestations, and water or power outages.

The lists in this story include only businesses from Sedgwick County. But you can search food and lodging inspection results anywhere in Kansas at

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Complaint? Here’s how to submit it

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 [email protected] or call 785-564-6767. You can also file a complaint at

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To report an illness you think was caused by a restaurant, food or event where food is served, contact the Kansas Department of Health and Environment at 877-427-7317 or

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Complaints about conditions at hotels and motels can be submitted at

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For more information about foodborne illnesses, visit

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These businesses passed inspections

Ah-So Oriental Restaurant, 855 S. Oliver in Wichita

Andy’s Frozen Custard, 3425 E. Douglas in Wichita

Arby’s, 7221 W. 21st St. in Wichita

Auntie Anne’s Pretzels at Towne East Square, 7770 E. Kellogg Drive, Suite E10 in Wichita

Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wichita East, 12111 E. Central in Wichita

Bocatto Eatery & Pasta, 321 N. Mead in Wichita

Candle Club, 6135 E. 13th St. in Wichita

CAPL Retail LLC, 2001 S. Oliver in Wichita

Cheezies Pizza, 1647 E. MacArthur in Wichita

Chipotle ******** Grill, 3015 N. Rock Road in Wichita

Comfort Inn & Suites, 7856 E. 36th St. North in Wichita

Crazy Crab, 779 N. West St. in Wichita

Daikon Cafe, 6157 E. Harry in Wichita

Dairy Queen Treat/Orange Julius at Towne East Square, 7700 E. Kellogg Drive in Wichita

Derby Hills Elementary School, 2230 N. Woodlawn in Derby

Dillons, 9450 E. Harry in Wichita

Dillons, 200 E. Greenway in Derby

Dillons, 10515 W. Central in Wichita

Dollar Tree, 669 N. Ridge Road in Wichita

Egg Cetera, 242 N. Mosley in Wichita

Firehouse Subs, 2755 N. Maize Road, Suite 111 in Wichita

Gordon Parks K-8 Academy, 2201 E. 25th St. North in Wichita

Haysville Express Inn, 301 E. 71st St. South in Haysville

Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q, 233 S. West St. in Wichita

Jacky Chan Sushi, 7820 E. Harry in Wichita

Kimlan Sandwiches, 1035 N. Broadway in Wichita

Klausmeyer Dairy Farm Tours (mobile vendor/food truck), 8135 S. 119th St. West in Clearwater

Kwik Shop, 7107 W. 37th St. North in Wichita

Maize Central Elementary School, 304 W. Academy in Maize

McDonald’s, 122 N. Seneca in Wichita

MOXI Junction, 319 S. Park in Maize

Noble House Hawaiian Restaurant, 2119 W. 21st St. in Wichita

Odd Fellow Hall, 930 W. Douglas, Suite I in Wichita

Ooolala Stone Pho, 1415 W. Pawnee in Wichita

PE Gas Station, 731 N. Ridge Road in Wichita

Perico ***** (mobile vendor/food truck), 2476 N. Amidon in Wichita

Peterson Elementary School, 9710 W. Central in Wichita

Pleasant Valley Elementary School, 2000 W. 29th St. North in Wichita

Pleasant Valley Middle School, 2220 W. 29th St. North in Wichita

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, 3131 N. Rock Road in Wichita

Ross Dress for Less, 2740 N. Greenwich Court in Wichita

Sno Biz Shaved Ice (mobile vendor/food truck), 5741 S. Whittier in Derby

Taco Bell, 2230 N. Rock Road in Wichita

Tanglewood Elementary School, 830 N. Ridgecrest in Derby

Village Inn, 1200 N. Rock Road in Derby

Walmart Supercenter, 10600 W. 21st St. in Wichita

Walmart Supercenter, 5475 N. Meridian in Wichita

Wendy’s, 930 E. Connolly Court in Park City

Wichita Brewing Company Production Facility, 727 E. Osie in Wichita

Xclusive Events Olive (mobile vendor/food truck), 709 W. 30th St. South in Wichita

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.

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