Jackson County Public Works Environmental Health Division inspects all restaurants, grocery stores, schools, mobile food and temporary food establishments in the City of Grain Valley. The following violations were reported in the last 30 days:

Papa Murphy’s
1203 Buckner Tarsney Road
Observed multiple handles touching food on the pizza make table. Corrected on site.
Food debris observed inside clean utensil containers. Corrected on site.

Valley Nutrition
201 N Main ST
No violations recorded.

Lin’s Kitchen
11 SW Eagles Parkway
Handwashing sink blocked by multiple items. Correct by 1/1.
Floor around fryer and grill had accumulation of debris. Correct by 1/1.
Back door was propped open. Corrected on site.

America’s Best Value Inn
105 Sunny Lane Drive
No violations recorded.

The Pub & Patio
640 Yennie ST
No violations recorded.
 
Price Chopper Bakery
1191 NE McQuerry Road
Observed ice build up on the condenser in walk-in cooler. Correct by 1/16/2021.
Price Chopper Meat/Seafood
The curtain for the cooler in the meat cutting room had an accumulation of stuck on food debris.
Observed ice build up on the condenser and the floor of the meat freezer. Correct by 1/16/2021.
Price Chopper Starbucks
No violations recorded.
Price Chopper Grocery/Dairy/Produce
No violations recorded.

Dollar General Store
105 E Rock Creek Lane
Three cans were found dented on the sales floor shelves. Corrected.

Canteen Vending/Kohls Distribution Ctr.
2015 NE Jefferson
No violations recorded.

QuikTrip
1110 N Buckner Tarsney Road
No violations recorded.
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MO Country
401 E South Outer Belt Road
No violations recorded.
 

Jackson County Public Works Environmental Health Division inspects all restaurants, grocery stores, schools, mobile food and temporary food establishments in the City of Grain Valley. The following violations were reported in the last 30 days:
 
Quik Trip
1110 Buckner Tarsney Road
Observed a leak under the three-compartment sink. Repeat violation. Correct by November 22, 2020.
 
Sni-A-Bar Elementary
701 SW Eagles Parkway
Observed two dented cans on the canned good storage shelf. Corrected on site. Employee discarded both cans. Correct by 9/22/2020.
 
Grain Valley North Middle School
31608 N Pink Hill Road
Massive ice buildup on the floor and the condenser of the walk-in cooler. Correct by November 7, 2020.
 
Casey’s General Store
1111 Buckner Tarsney Road
Observed a cardboard box being stored in the walk-in cooler that had an accumulation of black/green discolored build up. Corrected on site. Manager discarded the cardboard. Correct by 9/29/2020. The cutting boards to the sub make table have an accumulation of black build in the cracks and are unable to be cleaned and sanitized properly. Correct by 11/28/2020. Observed a container of sliced tomatoes stored in the sub make table that has an accumulation of green/black build up on the outside surface. Corrected on site. Manger discarded the tomatoes. Observed multiple wet sanitizing cloths being stored on counters. Correct by November 28, 2020.
 
McDonald’s
712 N Main
The three-compartment sink no longer has a tight-fitting seal to the wall. Correct by 11/29/2020. Observed sticker residue on the outside of multiple food containers. Correct by November 29, 2020.
 
Monkey Mountain Park Concession Stand
35007 E Old US 40
Observed multiple dead insects inside the bottom of the reach in cooler. Corrected on site. Employee removed all dead insects.
 
Stony Point Elementary
1001 SW Ryan Road
No violations recorded.
 
Grain Valley South Middle School
901 SW Ryan Road
No violations recorded.
 
Essex of Grain Valley
401 SW Rock Creek Lane
No violations recorded.
 
Casey’s General Store
101 S Buckner Tarsney Road
No violations recorded.
 
Country Oak Village
101 Cross Creek DR
No violations recorded.

Jackson County Public Works Environmental Health Division inspects all restaurants, grocery stores, schools, mobile food and temporary food establishments in the City of Grain Valley. The following violations were reported in the last 30 days:
 
Comfort Inn
210 NW Jefferson ST
No violations recorded.
 
Domino’s
451 NW Eagles Parkway
Observed a paper towel being used as a food contact surface. Corrected on site. Manager discarded the paper towel. Trash/food debris on the walk in cooler floor. Correct by 10/17/20.
 
Grain Valley Marketplace 8
1131 NE McQuerry Road
Ice machine had an accumulation of black build up on the shield. Corrected on site. No test strips available for testing sanitizers. Correct by 10/19/20.
 
Price Chopper #325 Kitchen/Deli/Salad Bar
1191 NE McQuerry Road
No trash can located for the handwashing sink in the dish washing room. Correct by 10/24/20. Observed employees belongings such as coats and purses stored to or on food prep areas. Corrected on site. Employee placed all belongings in the designated area.
 
Sushi Avenue
1191 NE McQuerry Road
Observed shrimp and crab meats being stored on napkins in containers in the reach in cooler. Corrected on site. Employee discarded all napkins.
 
Temp-Stop #117
723 Main Street
No violations recorded.
 
America’s Best Value Inn
105 Sunny Lane Drive
No violations recorded.
 

Jackson County Public Works Environmental Health Division inspects all restaurants, grocery stores, schools, mobile food and temporary food establishments in the City of Grain Valley. The following violations were reported in the last 30 days:
 

MO Country
401 East South Outer Belt Road
Observed multiple chemical bottles not labeled. Corrected on site. Manager labeled all unlabeled bottles. Observed a leak under the three compartment sink in the Crown Bar. Correct by 9/11/2020. Broken ceiling tiles in the kitchen. Correct by 9/11/2020.

Canteen Vending Ave. C (Kohl's Dist. Center)
2015 NE Jefferson St.
No violations recorded.

Dollar General Store #9597                
105 E. Rock Creek Lane     
No violations recorded.

Temp-Stop #117
723 Main Street
No violations recorded.

Taco Bell
1101 Buckner Tarsney Road
Observed pieces of cardboard being used to separate pre-packaged sauces. Corrected on site. Manager placed cardboard with a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. Corrected by:7/20/2020. Observed sticker residue on shelves above the make table. Correct By:9/18/2020. Establishment was unable to provide valid food handler cards for all employees. Correct by 8/19/2020.
 
Temp-Stop #117
723 Main ST
Observed cardboard being used to store bottle beverages on in the drive thru reach in coolers. Corrected on site. Manager discarded the cardboard. Massive black build up on the gaskets in the biscuit reach in freezer at the prep station. Correct by 9/19/2020.
 
Valley Speedway - Candy Land
Location:348 E. Old U.S. 40 Hwy.
No paper towels at hand washing sink.
Correct by 9/25/2020.
 
Sonic Drive In
Location:706 N. Main St.
Soda nozzles have an accumulation of stuck on debris. Corrected on site. Manager had employee clean and sanitize the soda nozzle. Damaged ceiling tiles in the storage area. Repeat violation. The wall by the mop sink is falling apart and is in disrepair. Correct by 9/27/2020. There is an excessive amount of grease build up in between the fryers and the reach in cooler and on the side of the reach in cooler. Excessive amount of black build up on the walls at mop sink. Correct by 9/27/2020.

Price Chopper #325-Grocery/Dairy/Produce
Location:1191 NE. McQuerry Rd.
No violations recorded.

El Tequilazo Cocina Y Cantina LLC
Location:522 S Main Street
No violations recorded.

Valley Speedway Food Service / Impact Motor Sports
Location:348 E. Old U.S. 40 Hwy.
Ice scoop holder was dirty. Corrected. The outside of popcorn tub had build-up. Repeat violation. Correct by 9/25/2020.
 

Jackson County Public Works Environmental Health Division inspects all restaurants, grocery stores, schools, mobile food and temporary food establishments in the City of Grain Valley. The following violations were reported in the last 30 days:
 
Sushi Avenue
1191 NE Mc Querry Rd.
The storage shelves that hold clean utensils had an accumulation of food debris. Correct by 4/24/2020
 
Valley Pub & Patio
640 NW Yennie St.
Chemical spray bottle at the bar was not labeled. Corrected on site. Employee labeled the spray bottle. Several containers inside the make table cooler did not have a use by date. Corrected on site. Employee labeled the containers.
The gaskets and the floor base of the reach in cooler are torn and in disrepair. Correct by 4/26/2020.
 
Casey's General Store #2209
1251 AA Highway
Container of opened egg salad had no date marking. Corrected on site. Manager placed expiration date on the egg salad. Clean utensils were stored while still being dirty with stuck on food debris. Corrected on site. Utensils were cleaned and sanitized by manager. The inside of the handles to the pizza reach in cooler at the make table had stuck on food debris. Missing ceiling tile in the back storage area. Correct by 5/5/2020.
 
Cheezteak Company
1452 SW Eagles Parkway
Mouse traps were uncovered. Corrected on site. Manager discarded all mouse traps.
1. Soda nozzles had a buildup of residue. Corrected on site. Manager cleaned and sanitized all nozzles. 2. All three can openers had stuck on food debris. Corrected on site. Manager cleaned all can openers. 3. Knife magnet had stuck on food debris. Corrected on site. Manager cleaned the knife magnet. 4. The meat containers in the pull-out drawer cooler under the grill has an accumulation of dried food debris. Corrected on site. The containers were taken out and cleaned and sanitized by the manager.
Uncovered vegetable containers in the reach in cooler. Correct by 5/5/2020.
1. The reach in cooler and the reach in freezer has an accumulation of dried food debris. 2nd repeat violation. 2. The reach in cooler to the make table that is not is use, has an accumulation of debris behind the lid, and soil residues in the bottom of the cooler. Manager stated they no longer use that reach in make table cooler. 3. The pull-out drawer coolers under the grill has an accumulation of food debris. Correct by 5/5/2020.
The floors under all equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt and other debris. Correct by 5/5/2020.
 
Mactan Asian Market
1438 SW Eagles Parkway
No violations recorded. Inspection date 3/6/2020.
 
Essex of Grain Valley
401 SW Rock Creek Lane
Shelled eggs were being stored above ready to eat foods in the fridge. Corrected on site. Employee moved the eggs to another fridge and placed them on the bottom shelf.
Package of opened raw sausage was stored in the fridge without any date markings. Corrected on site. Employee was unaware of the open and thaw dates so the item was discarded.
The handles on the tops of the drawers have accumulation of dried food debris/crumbs. Repeat violation.
Shelled eggs were being stored above ready to eat foods in the fridge. Corrected on site. Employee moved the eggs to another fridge and placed them on the bottom shelf.
Opened package of raw sausage was being stored in the fridge without any date markings. Corrected on site. Employee was unaware of the open date of the food the food was then discarded by employee.
 
America’s Best Value Inn
105 Sunny Lane Drive
Soap was not provided at the hand sink. Corrected on site.
Single-service cups were being stored on the floor. Corrected on site.
 
 

Jackson County Public Works Environmental Health Division inspects all restaurants, grocery stores, schools, mobile food and temporary food establishments in the City of Grain Valley. The following violations were reported in the last 30 days:
 

Casey’s General Store, 1111 Buckner Tarsney Road
No violations reported.
 
Sonic Drive In, 706 N. Main
The ceiling tiles and ceiling vents are in disrepair. Correct by 3/29/2020. Clean utensils were being stored inside dirty containers. Corrected. Employee replaced dirty containers with clean containers. Corrected on 1/ 29/2020.
 
Grain Valley High School, 551 SW Eagles Parkway
A cloth-lined wicker basket was being used to store utensils. Corrected on site. Basket was removed. Corrected on 1 /28/2020. Chafing dish fuel was being stored above food in the dry storage area. Corrected on site. Fuel was moved. Corrected on 1/ 28/2020.
 
Grain Valley High School Indoor Concessions, 551 SW Eagles Parkway
No violations reported.
 
Temp Stop, 723 Main
Chemical bottle was stored next to the drink station in the lobby area. Corrected on site. Manager moved the chemical bottle to the chemical storage area.
Several containers of ready-to-eat foods with no date markings in the reach in cooler in the grill area. Corrected on site. Manager placed discard dates on all containers.
 
Price Chopper, 1191 NE McQuerry Rd.
Shelled eggs were being stored on a cloth towel inside a pull out drawer cooler. Corrected on site. Manager replaced the towel with a clean container to store the eggs in.
1. Dust build up on the hood vents above the grills in the kitchen. 2. Dust build up on the ceiling vents above the prep make table in the kitchen. Corrected on 3/30/2020.
 
Starbucks, 1191 NE McQuerry Rd.
No violations reported.
 
El Maguey Mexican Restaurant, 102 Buckner Tarsney Rd.
Shell eggs were being stored above salsa in the walk-in cooler. Corrected on site. Salsa was moved.
 
Lin’s Kitchen, 111 SW Eagles Parkway
The handwashing sink in the kitchen does not have any disposable towels or drying devices available. Correct by 4/3/2020.
Multiple stacks of single-service (to-go) containers were stored upright. Corrected on site. To-go containers were turned upside-down.
The pipes and areas around the hood vents have a significant accumulation of grease and other residues. Correct by 4/3/2020.
 
McDonald’s, 712 N Main
The interior of the microwaves had stuck on food debris. Corrected on site. Manager cleaned and sanitized the inside of the microwaves.
1. The hood vents above fryers had a buildup of grease. 2nd repeat violation. 2. The bottom of the reach in cooler next to the breakfast table has an accumulation of stuck on food debris. 1. Grease build up on the floors and baseboards by the grease trap. 2. The cabinet under the lobby soda fountain had a buildup of flood spillage and moisture. Correct by 4/6/2020.
 
Porky’s Blazing BBQ, 9512 S Buckner Tarsney Road
Handwashing sink near hot holding table was missing handwashing signage. Corrected on site. Inspector provided handwashing sign.
An in-use wiping cloth was sitting out on a counter in the back. Corrected on site. Cloth was placed in sanitizer.
In-use tongs were being held in a container of standing water. Corrected on site. Tongs were removed from water and cleaned.
 
El Tequilazo Cocina Y Cantina LLC, 522 S Main ST
The handwashing sink by the 3-compartment sink had a broken off handle. Correct by 4/17/2020. There was an open rodent snap-trap under the 3-compartment sink. Corrected on site. The snap-trap was discarded.
An employee was observed washing hands in the warewashing (3-compartment) sink. Corrected on site. Inspector provided education on handwashing requirements.
The top of the dishwashing machine has a build-up of residue/crumbs. Correct by 4/17/2020.
The ice scoop in the ice machine was buried completely in ice. Corrected on site. Scoop was placed in ice with handle above the top of ice.
A dish was significantly cracked/broken. Corrected on site. Damaged dish was discarded.
There were no markings to indicate discard dates on any foods in the walk-in or reach-in coolers. Repeat. Re-inspection required.
 
Sushi Avenue, 1191 NE McQuerry Road
The storage shelves that hold clean utensils had an accumulation of food debris. Correct by 4/24/2020.
 
Valley Pub & Patio, 640 NW Yennie ST
Chemical spray bottle at the bar was not labeled. Corrected on site. Employee labeled the spray bottle.
Several containers inside the make table cooler did not have a use by date. Corrected on site. Employee labeled the containers.
The gaskets and the floor base of the reach in cooler are torn and in disrepair. Corrected on 4/26/2020.
 

Jackson County Public Works Environmental Health Division inspects all restaurants, grocery stores, schools, mobile food and temporary food establishments in the City of Grain Valley. The following violations were reported in the last 30 days:
 
Valley Pub & Patio                 
640 NW Yennie      
There were dead flies in the bottom of the reach in freezer in the grill area. Correct by 2/25/2020.                 
There was dust on the ceiling tiles and the ceiling vents in the grill area above to-go containers. Correct by 2/25/2020.
There was food debris inside the reach in freezer. Correct by 2/25/2020.
 
Grain Valley North Middle School
31608 N Pink Hill Road
There is ice buildup in the walk in freezer on the floor. Repeat violation, correct by 3/5/2020.
 
Matthews Elementary
144 McQuerry Rd.
Inspection date: 1/6/2020.
No violations recorded.
 
GVMS Concessions
901 SW Ryan Rd.
Inspection date: 1/7/2020.
No violations recorded.
  
Comfort Inn
210 NW Jefferson
Employees drink and food was stored on a shelf where food is prepped. Corrected on site.
 
Casey's General Store #2808
101 S Buckner Tarsney Road
The interior of the microwave had an accumulation of stuck on food debris. Corrected on site.
There was no date marking on containers of marinara sauce in the make table coolers. Corrected on site.
Boxes of single-serve items stored on the floor in stock areas.  Corrected on site.
Ceiling vents in the kitchen area have accumulation of dust. Second repeat violation. Correct by 3/8/2020.
 
Subway
109 AA Highway
The scoop utensils for foods on the make table were stored on a dirty surface. Correct by 3/8/2020.
 
Sni-A-Bar Elementary
701 SW Eagles Parkway
There is a leak underneath the warewashing machine.  Correct by 3/15/2020.
 
Prairie Branch Elementary
2100 Dilingham Road
There is a leak underneath the warewashing machine.  Correct by 3/15/2020.
 

Jackson County Public Works Environmental Health Division inspects all restaurants, grocery stores, schools, mobile food and temporary food establishments in the City of Grain Valley. The following violations were reported in the last 30 days:
Price Chopper Kitchen /Deli/Salad Bar
1191 NE. McQuerry Rd.
There is a build up of grease on the hood vents above the grills in the kitchen/deli area. The floor of the walk in cooler in the kitchen/deli area has an accumulation of food debris.  Correct by 1/3/2020.
 
Sushi Avenue/Price Chopper
1191 NE McQuerry Rd.
There was a bowl without a handle inside the dried rice bin being used as a scoop. Corrected on site.
Country Oak Village
101 Cross Creek
The interior of the microwave had an accumulation of stuck on food debris. Corrected on site. The spray hose to three compartment sink was below the flood line. Corrected on site. The manager was able to fix the issue and has put in a work order to have a new spray hose that is the correct length. The floor under the three compartment sink is in disrepair and missing floor tiles. The back door in the kitchen area has a gap leaving an outer opening to the outside. Correct by 1/12/2020.
 
Sonic Drive-In
706 N. Main
The soda nozzles to the drink station had an accumulation of stuck on debris. Corrected on site. There were containers of hot dogs and a container of grilled chicken in the reach in cooler next to the fryers that had no date marking. Corrected on site. There is an excessive amount of grease build up in between the fryers and the reach in cooler and on the side of the reach in cooler. There is trash/food debris on the floors of the walk in cooler and the walk in freezer. There is an accumulation of trash debris under most equipment. Correct by 1 /24/2020.
 
McDonald’s
712 N. Main
 Nozzles on soda and coffee machine had a buildup on them. Corrected on site. Ice machine has a black buildup inside machine. Reinspection required. Grill vents are dripping grease onto grill. Repeat violation.
 
 
Grain Valley Marketplace 8
1131 NE McQuerry Road
There was liquid spill residue/debris under the slushy station. Repeat violation.  There was liquid spill residue/debris under all drink stations. In theaters 1,5 & 7 there were stuck on gum, food debris under the seats, dusty seats, and stuck on food debris on the arms of the seats. There was a missing ceiling tile in theater 7 in the back area. Repeat violation. There was a box of hot dog holder containers stored on the floor in the storage/ice room. Corrected on site. Repeat violation.
 
 

     Jackson County Public Works Environmental Health Division inspects all restaurants, grocery stores, schools, mobile food and temporary food establishments in the City of Grain Valley. The following violations were reported in the last 30 days:
 
Cheezteak Company 
1452 SW. Eagles Parkway
There was chicken stored above steaks in the reach in freezer. Corrected on site. There were multiple reach in coolers and the reach in freezer that had an accumulation of dried food debris. Repeat violation. The front door entrance was being held open. Corrected.
 
Matthews Elementary
144 McQuerry Rd.
The interior of the microwave had food debris. Corrected on site.
 
Papa Murphy's
1203 Buckner Tarsney Rd.
There were three containers of shredded cheese that was past its discard date. Corrected on site.
 
Whiskey Tango
401 East South Outer Belt Road
The interior of the microwave had dried food debris. Corrected on site. There was a hole in the wall in the kitchen area behind the grill and the fryer. Correct by 11/30/2019.

El Tequilazo Cocina Y Cantina LLC
522 S Main Street
The ice bucket was stored upright, with water pooling up in the bottom. Repeat violation. Food is being stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
 
Grain Valley South Middle School
901 SW Ryan Rd.
There are multiple areas in the kitchen with roof leaks, buckets were being used to catch rainwater. Correct by 12/10/2019.
 
Valley Pub & Patio
640 NW Yennie St.
The back door was wide open leaving an open entry for pests to enter. There was a container of cooked wings in the reach in cooler with no date. Corrected on site.
 
Price Chopper #325 - Bakery
1191 NE. McQuerry Rd.
The interior of the microwave had an accumulation of dried food debris. Corrected on site.
 
Price Chopper #325 -Meat /Seafood
1191 NE. McQuerry Rd.
The meat cart in the meat cutting cooler had food debris on the legs and the wheels. Correct by 12/15/2019.
 

     Jackson County Public Works Environmental Health Division inspects all restaurants, grocery stores, schools, mobile food and temporary food establishments in the City of Grain Valley. The following violations were reported in the last 30 days:  
 
Essex of Grain Valley 
401 Southwest Rock Creek Lane
No towels at the handwashing sink. Vent in the storage room has an accumulation of dust. Dried/sticky spill in the kitchen area by the refrigerator. The handles on the tops of the drawers have accumulation of dried food debris/crumbs. Correct by 9/16/2019.
 
Casey's General Store #2808
101 S. Buckner-Tarsney Rd.
Boxes of food stored on the floor in the kitchen walk-in freezer. Ceiling vents in the kitchen area have accumulation of dust. Repeat violation. Walls and baseboards behind equipment in the kitchen area have accumulation of dried splatters/residue. Handles on the equipment in the kitchen area have accumulation of dried food/residue. Bottom shelf of the pizza condiment reach-in has accumulation of food/debris/crumbs. Bottom shelves in the cabinets below the drink station storing cups and lids has accumulation of dried spills/residue. The tray at the bottom of the bread oven has accumulation of residue build-up. Missing ceiling tile in the sandwich-making area of kitchen. Correct by 9/28/2019.
 
Sonic Drive In
706 N. Main St.
Cold potentially hazardous foods were not held at 41*F or below. Some of the foods held in the walk in cooler were as follows: Tomatoes 55*F, eggs 51*F, cheese 52*F. All out of temp foods were discarded. Re-inspection  required;
correct by 8/15/2019. There was a strong odor in the front near the ice cream machine. Missing tiles appeared to be holding dirty liquid that may be the source of the odor. The floor drain near the front under the soda machine was sinking into the floor and holding a large amount of liquid and debris. Correct by 10/1/19.