By JIM FARIS
The following are health inspections in Nodaway County. Inspections are released monthly.
Note that COS means corrected on site.
Ag Learning Center-Northwest Creamery-22893 U.S. Hwy 71 (7-31-26)
No violations.
Ag Learning Center-Catering Kitchen-22893 U.S. Hwy 71 (7-31-26)
No violations.
Ag Learning Center-Processing Kitchen-22893 U.S. Hwy 71 (7-31-26)
A+G Restaurant-208 N. Main (7-29-26)
Non-critical:
- Several prep table refrigerators are torn, one on cook's prep table needs replaced.
- Spillage under grill.
- Some damaged walls by stairway to basement.
- Discussed hair restraints and food safety training.
Hype Nutrition-830 S. Main (7-29-26)
Non-critical:
- Cardboard covering some shelving.
- Baffle in icemaker needs to be cleaned.
- Not all refrigerators have thermometers.
Mozingo Recreation-1 Fall Drive (7-29-26)
Discussed having food establishment permit posted, and ice machine baffle.
Kawasaki Motors-28147 Hwy 71 (7-28-26)
Non-critical:
- Trigger on middle two soda machines and ice dispenser need to be cleaned.
Casey's-1925 S. Main (7-27-26)
Critical:
- Unlabeled spray bottle. COS.
The Station-1100 NW Drive (7-24-26)
Shutdown for the summer- Area has been cleaned, all food prep units have thermometers. Meets minimum requirements for a liquor license.
Bearcat Concessions-800 University Drive (7-24-26)
Critical:
- Dirty food contact surfaces- all surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized before operations begin.
- No 3-compartment sinks for warewashing.
- SW Stadium-3 sinks but one is used for handwashing.
- NW Stadium-No 3-bay sink.
- Mideast Stadium-No 3-bay sink.
- Lamkin-No 3-bay sink.
Non-critical:
- SW Stadium-Gas heater above funnel cake fryers.
- Handwashing signage- switching brands.
- SW Stadium-Unsealed wood by funnel cake fryers.
- NW Stadium-Ceiling dirty around HVAC vents.
- SW Stadium-Flooring dirty-not sealed? Hard to clean.
Meets the minimum health requirements for liquor license.
Burny's Just One More-301 N. Market (7-23-26)
Non-critical:
- Pink stain on upper baffle on basement ice maker-not slime mold.
- No paper towels at kitchen handsink.
- No handwashing signage in restrooms.
- Hole in ceiling in back of kitchen.
- Hole in wall at middle landing of staircase.
- Downstairs bathroom door-self-closing hinges not fully closing door. Men's worse than women's.
- No covered trash cans in upstairs women's room.
El Maguey-964-S. Main (7-23-26)
Critical:
- Spray bottle of blue liquid on shelf above rice and beans.
- Unlabeled spray bottles by 2-bay sink and above tubs of rice.
Non-critical:
- Not all ingredients labeled.
- Repackaged and bulk prepared and frozen foods not labeled.
- Aluminum foil covering some shelves.
- Unshielded lights on northern side of kitchen.
Complaint (7-20-26, Noon): Water coming down through ceiling, salsa bad-tasting and possibly fermented, found hair in steak fajita. Customer could see into kitchen and saw no hair restraints and no gloves. Manager told them not to come back.
Findings (7-20-26, 4:20 PM): Water leaking from ceiling, believed to be from the AC unit. Spoke with Francisco over the phone, discussed salsa and employee practices.
Maryville Country Club-25867 Icon Road (7-23-26)
Critical:
- Improper ware washing- had sanitizer in the rinse step.
Non-critical:
- No handwashing signage in one men's restroom and one women's restroom.
- Excessive frost in Thomson freezer and basement chest freezer.
- Eggs and other measured out foods not labeled.
- Vent hood needs to be cleaned.
- Damaged floor between freezers.
- Dirty carpet and floor in basement.
- Some ceiling in disrepair in basement.
- Hair restraints required for cooks.
- Also discussed open toed shoes.
Casey's-1520 N. Main (7-22-26)
Critical:
- Sanitizer too weak. COS.
Truck day-some product sitting out, but actively being put away.
Maryville Aquatic Center-504 N. Laura (7-22-26)
Critical:
- Hot hold food not held at 135° or higher: hot dogs 102°, pizza 108°.
Non-critical:
- Upright freezer missing handle.
- No thermometer for cook to use.
- Discussed flooring.
The Palms Bar & Grill-424 N. Buchanan (7-20-26)
Critical:
- Dirty can opener. COS.
Non-critical:
- Box of canned tomatoes, box of tortillas and 3 boxes of hinged-lid foam containers on floor of storeroom.
- Lots of wiping cloths throughout kitchen, not stored in sanitizer.
- Ceiling tiles missing or loose in back storeroom and utility room.
- Spillage on floor of back storeroom.
102 BBQ-1647 N. Main (7-17-26)
Critical:
- Dirty can opener. COS.
A Bit of Leaven-33928 Ideal Road (7-16-26)
Non-critical:
- No signage in bathroom.
- No self-closer on restroom door.
A+K's Pop Shop-Nodaway County Fair-Temporary (7-10-26)
No violations.
Fun Time Shows Carnival-Nodaway County Fair-Temporary (7-10-26)
No violations.
Trucker's Delight-Nodaway County Fair-Temporary (7-10-26)
- No beard net.
Rust Bucket Ice Cream-Nodaway County Fair-Temporary (7-10-26)
No violations. Made in inspected kitchen at Hughes Steakhouse.
Today's Civic Women-Nodaway County Fair-Temporary (7-10-26)
No violations.
Host Lions-Nodaway County Fair-Temporary (7-10-26)
- Unlabeled spray bottles.
- Discussed hair restraint.
Candi Pop-Nodaway County Fair-Temporary (7-10-26)
- Unlabeled spray bottles.
- No beard restraint.
- Box of cups stored on floor.
- Cup without handle used for ice scoop.
Lola's Lumpia-25477 Pleasant Drive (7-10-26)
Critical:
- Hot hold food not held at 135° or above, BBQ 84°, Noodle dish 87°.
The 101-101 E. 4th (7-8-26)
No violations.
Senor Burrito-121 S. Main (7-7-26)
Critical:
- Utensils-mixing spoons and ladles dirty. COS.
- Cold foods in service line not held at 41° or below. Restocked COS.
- Unlabeled spray bottle. COS.
Non-critical:
- Haier refrigerator needs to be cleaned.
- Stained ceiling above south wall.
- Holes in wall above baseboard along south wall.
- Kitchen ceiling needs to be cleaned.
Joy Wok-1416 S. Main (7-2-26)
Hibachi cold hold: beef shrimp and chicken at 47°. Have log book with times recording and replacing hourly with fresh refrigerated food.