Fly swatter on food wrap. Dirty bathrooms. Bugs. Wichita KS restaurant, hotel checks

Amy Renee Leiker

Four restaurants, two hotels and a convenience store in Wichita and Haysville were out of compliance during food safety and lodging inspections conducted last week by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. Their problems include bodily fluids soiling a bathroom, sugar contaminated by a ceiling leak, beans touching rodent traps, bed bugs and a dirty fly swatter on food wrap, according to inspection reports.

Information about the seven businesses and a summary of their violations appears below. The list was compiled Dec. 5 and includes inspections conducted in Sedgwick County from Nov. 26 to Dec. 2.

More than 60 establishments passed inspections last week. They also appear below. Some may have been non-compliant in previous weeks.

Owners or managers can contact Eagle reporter Amy Renee Leiker at 316-268-6644 or aleiker@wichitaeagle.com to comment on inspection results that appear in this story.

More details about the problems are in The Eagle’s searchable database of non-compliant restaurant and hotel inspections at www.kansas.com/databases.

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, like bug and rodent infestations. Typically, failed establishments are re-inspected within 10 days.

It’s rare for a facility to shut down over a failed inspection, but it can happen due to things like sewage backups, pest problems, water or power outages. Usually, closures are temporary.

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

Best Western Governors Inn & Suites, 4742 S. Emporia in Wichita — One violation on Nov. 29 during a modified complaint inspection. Cited over bed bugs. An inspector saw a live bed bug behind a headboard in one room and evidence of an infestation in another. Next inspection: Dec. 9.

Deshi Curry, 6249 E. 21st St. in Wichita — Thirteen violations on Nov. 27 during a complaint inspection. Food residue and other grime on pans and dishes, no soap for hand-washing in bathroom, bin of sugar was contaminated with bits of stuff, employee touched dirty dishes then plated a takeout order without washing hands or changing gloves, no paper towels in bathrooms, raw eggs stored above pan of cooked curry, employee didn’t wash hands properly, restaurant threw away 10 to 15 pounds of chicken curry that it failed to cool off properly, pans of hard-boiled eggs and goat curry weren’t labeled with preparation dates, employee washed hands at sink that isn’t designated for hand-washing, foods were at risk of contamination because they weren’t covered with lids or other wrappings, grease and food residue on most surfaces in kitchen, bathrooms “were visibly soiled with built up food debris and bodily fluids,” garbanzo beans were stored in direct contact with tile adhesive and a box of rodent glue traps. Next inspection: Dec. 7.

Great Wall Chinese Restaurant, 360 N. Main #700 in Haysville — Thirteen violations on Dec. 1 during a complaint inspection. Bottle of degreaser wasn’t labeled with contents, rice and cooked chicken weren’t held at appropriate and safe temperatures, “visibly dirty fly swatter stored in the food wrap container in direct contact with the food wrap,” broccoli stored in direct contact with box that originally had raw pork in it, raw chicken was stored above raw beef in cooler, dirty pans in clean storage, clean dishes were on greasy and dirty shelves, “heavy grease and food debris buildup under and around the equipment throughout the kitchen,” grease and food debris on rice warmers and fryers, bowls and utensils were stored in hand-washing sink, wiping cloths were stored on preparation tables instead of in sanitizing solution, two bags of sugar were wet because leaks from the ceiling had dripped onto them, sugar was stored in an area with a leaky ceiling, flour and other baking items like sugar and salt were stored in containers that aren’t food grade and that were lined with trash bags. Next inspection: Dec. 11.

Kababji Grill, 6257 E. 21st St. in Wichita — Five violations on Nov. 28 during a complaint inspection. No probe-style food thermometer on site, several foods including meats and hummus weren’t labeled with preparation dates, restaurant was using insecticide that’s not rated for use in restaurants, raw lamb was stored above ready-to-eat foods including hummus and milk, no paper towels at kitchen hand-washing sink. Next inspection: Dec. 8.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wichita Airport, 6335 W. Kellogg Drive in Wichita — Two violations on Dec. 1 during a routine inspection. Egg mix was thawing at room temperature, no probe-style food thermometer. Next inspection: Dec. 11.

Taqueria El Habanero, 808 W. 25th St. North in Wichita — Eight violations on Nov. 28 during a licensing inspection. Cabbage and other vegetables were stored in container that isn’t food grade, no food thermometer, no test kit for quat sanitizer, dirty pans were in clean storage, rice and beans weren’t held at hot-enough temperatures, no paper towels at hand-washing sink, half-inch and larger gaps around back door, “approximately 10-20 fresh mouse droppings” under sink. Next inspection: Dec. 8.

TNT Mini Mart, 2523 E. Harry in Wichita — Four violations on Nov. 29 during a routine inspection. No paper towels at hand-washing sink, no hot water at bathroom sink, “large hole in the ceiling in the retail area with active leaking” that could cause health hazards like mold growth, bottle of surface cleaner wasn’t labeled with contents. Next inspection: Dec. 9.

How to complain

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, contact the Kansas Department of Health and Environment at 877-427-7317 or 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

  • AFC Sushi inside Dillons Marketplace, 1624 N. Rock Road in Derby

  • Allison Traditional Magnet Middle School, 221 S. Seneca in Wichita

  • Amelia Earhart Elementary School, 19201 W. 23rd St. South in Goddard

  • Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 996 E. Connolly Court in Park City

  • Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School, 1045 N. High in Wichita

  • The Brickyard, 125-129 N. Rock Island in Wichita

  • Bubba’s 33, 412 S. Towne East Mall Drive in Wichita

  • Casey’s General Store, 1451 W. Grand in Haysville

  • Cash Saver, 201 N. Main in Haysville

  • Chester Lewis Academic Learning Center, 1847 N. Chautauqua in Wichita

  • Chicken Chicken, 2419 E. 13th St. in Wichita

  • China Inn, 4605 E. Central in Wichita

  • D’Mario’s Pizza, 1635 Cheney Road in Cheney

  • Delicias de el Salvador, 1523 S. Seneca in Wichita

  • Dillons, 615 N. Maize Road in Wichita

  • Dillons, 3211 S. Seneca in Wichita

  • Dollar Tree, 360 N. Main, Suite 100 in Haysville

  • Dolphin Restaurant, 2959 S. Hillside, Suite 500 in Wichita

  • Family Dollar, 355 W. 21st St. in Wichita

  • Food Production Center for Wichita Public Schools, 3850 N. Hydraulic in Wichita

  • Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, 10728 W. 21st St. in Wichita

  • Gateway Alternative Program Center, 2330 W. 15th St. in Wichita

  • GFS - Little Debbies (Wichita Storage Pro, #A12), 1717 S. Greenwich, Unit A12 in Wichita

  • GFS - Little Debbies (Wichita Storage Pro, #A4), 1717 S. Greenwich, Unit A4 in Wichita

  • GFS - Little Debbies (Wichita Storage Pro, #G5), 1717 S. Greenwich, Unit G5 in Wichita

  • Goddard Academy, 19701 W. 23rd St. South in Goddard

  • Goddard High School, 2500 S. 199th St. West in Goddard

  • Golden Eagle Cafe at Bishop Carroll High School, 8108 W. Central in Wichita

  • Hampton Inn & Suites Wichita Airport, 7230 W. Harry in Wichita

  • The Humidor Cocktail Lounge, 8558 W. 21st St., Suite 100 in Wichita

  • Just A Sip, 2126 N. Webb in Wichita

  • Kababs, 3101 N. Rock Road, Unit 110 in Wichita

  • Kimson Asian Market, 960 E. Pawnee in Wichita

  • La Hacienda Tacos & Tequila, 5905 W. Kellogg Drive in Wichita

  • Lampton Welding Supply, 601 N. Washington in Wichita

  • The Leprechaun’s Lab, 630 E. Douglas, Suite 150 in Wichita

  • Little Early Childhood Education Center, 1613 N. Piatt in Wichita

  • Lizzy’s Gentleman’s Club, 1544 S. Ida in Wichita

  • Lucky’s Everyday, 1217 E. Douglas in Wichita

  • Maize Intermediate School, 12100 W. 45th St. North in Maize

  • Meals on Wheels/Friendship Meals, 2245 S. Broadway in Wichita

  • Meals on Wheels/Friendship Meals, 141 W. Sarah Lane in Haysville

  • Mulvane Grade School, 411 S.E. Louis Boulevard in Mulvane

  • Mulvane High School, 1900 N. Rock Road in Mulvane

  • New Good Fortune Chinese Restaurant, 709 N. Baltimore in Derby

  • Noble House, 2119 W. 21st St. in Wichita

  • Oak Street Elementary School, 501 N. Oak in Goddard

  • Oatville Elementary School, 4335 S. Hoover in Wichita

  • Oishi Poke Ramen, 1845 S. Rock Road, Unit 105 in Wichita

  • O’Malley’s Irish Pub, 2405 W. 31st St. South in Wichita

  • Panera Bread, 420 S. Ridge Road in Wichita

  • Quality Suites, 658 S. Westdale Drive in Wichita

  • QuikTrip, 928 E. 61st St. North in Park City

  • SCM Vending LLC, 1725 N. Mt. Carmel in Wichita

  • St. Anne Catholic School Lunch Program, 1121 W. Regal in Wichita

  • St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School, 853 N. Socora in Wichita

  • Stanley Elementary School, 1749 S. Martinson in Wichita

  • Starbucks, 18731 W. Kellogg Drive in Goddard

  • The Stop, 1450 S. Washington in Wichita

  • Subway, 1207 S. Tyler Road in Wichita

  • Super 8 by Wyndham Wichita Airport, 6245 W. Kellogg Drive in Wichita

  • The Triangle Club, 2003 S. Washington in Wichita

  • Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 2768 N. Maize Road in Wichita

  • Village Inn, 1685 S. Rock Road in Wichita

  • Wendy’s, 2119 N. Maize Road 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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