Mouse droppings in bread bag, moldy curry: See KC-area restaurant inspections
From expired mozzarella to missing ceiling tiles, health inspectors in Missouri and Kansas found numerous violations at Kansas City-area restaurants in the last two weeks.
Dining establishments like sit-down restaurants, drive-thrus, gas stations and grocery stores are required to get food inspections, and governments have to release those inspections to the public.
In Kansas City, the city’s health department enforces the food code while in Kansas, the state’s Department of Agriculture handles inspections. The lower the number of violations, the better.
Most restaurants correct violations at the time of the original inspection or shortly after. The full inspections show how each establishment has corrected or is working to correct any remaining violations. They are available for Kansas City at inspectionsonline.us/foodsafety/mousakansascity/search.htm and Johnson and Wyandotte counties at agriculture.ks.gov.
Here are the restaurants in Kansas City and Johnson and Wyandotte counties that received seven or more priority and priority foundation violations from Nov. 30 through Dec. 13.
Jinya Ramen Bar
- 7761 W. 159th St., Overland Park
- 14 priority and priority foundation violations for a Dec. 8 routine inspection
The inspector found insects floating in six bottles of liquor at this ramen restaurant off of 69 Highway. Containers of fruit sat in ice used for customer’s drinks.
The scheduled follow-up inspection has not yet occurred. Read the full report for Jinya Ramen Bar by searching on the Kansas inspection lookup.
The Shack Breakfast and Lunch
- 7940 W. 135th St., Overland Park
- 13 priority and priority foundation violations for a Dec. 2 routine inspection
The inspector found expired turkey and corn beef in the cooler at this Overland Park brunch restaurant. Cooked sausages sat in the basin of a hand-washing sink, which was also out of soap.
The restaurant corrected all violations, according to a Dec. 16 follow-up inspection. Read the full report for The Shack by searching on the Kansas inspection lookup.
Oishi Japanese Cuisine and Bar (Oishi Sushi Restaurant and Bar on Google)
- 12220 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee
- 10 priority and priority foundation violations for a Dec. 10 routine inspection
At this Shawnee Japanese restaurant, the inspector found three tea pots stored as clean with tea still inside — one had “a film growing on the tea.” Since the cooler was too warm, a restaurant employee had to throw away containers of yum yum sauce and spicy mayo.
A follow-up inspection has not occurred. Read the full report for Oishi by searching on the Kansas inspection lookup.
Hen House in Olathe
- 13600 Black Bob Road, Olathe
- 10 priority and priority foundation violations for a Dec. 3 routine inspection
The inspector found weeks-old mozzarella, pesto and enchilada sauce inside this Olathe grocery store. More than one in 10 washed dishes still had food debris or residue on them.
The results of the follow-up inspection have not yet been published. Read the full report for Hen House by searching on the Kansas inspection lookup.
Golden Palace Restaurant
- 1711 Mur-Len Road, Olathe
- 9 priority and priority foundation violations for a Dec. 9 routine inspection
Raw beef was frozen inside a plastic “thank you” bag at this Olathe Chinese restaurant. Two sinks leaked and an employee rinsed a sheet pan then put it away without sanitizing it.
The scheduled follow-up inspection has not yet occurred. Read the full report for Golden Palace Restaurant by searching on the Kansas inspection lookup.
Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine
- 8351 135th St., Overland Park
- 8 priority and priority foundation violations for a Dec. 11 routine inspection
The inspector found mold growing on two containers of green curry inside this Thai restaurant off of Antioch Road. In addition, three-week-old peanut sauce was kept in the cooler and unmarked purple liquid inside two spray bottles.
The scheduled follow-up inspection has not yet occurred. Read the full report for Tuk Tuk by searching on the Kansas inspection lookup.
Miracle on the Plaza
- 4807 Jefferson St.
- 8 critical violations for a Dec. 10 routine inspection
Missing ceiling tiles exposed utility lines over the kitchen area of this Plaza holiday pop-up bar. A cooler table did not keep food cold enough, and the items had to be thrown out.
The restaurant corrected all violations, according to a Dec. 16 follow-up inspection. Read the full report for Miracle on the Plaza.
Palacana in KCK
- 151 18th St., Kansas City, Kansas
- 8 priority and priority foundation violations for a Dec. 10 routine inspection
Boxes containing moldy lemons and oranges were kept behind the counter of this Mexican ice cream shop in KCK. Eleven bags of tamales had sat on the counter for six hours, warmed up to more than 75 degrees and had to be thrown out.
A follow-up inspection has not yet occurred. Read the full report for Palacana by searching on the Kansas inspection lookup.
Palacio Maya Mexican Restaurant
- 9720 Quivira Road, Lenexa
- 8 priority and priority foundation violations for a Dec. 4 routine inspection
The inspector found “visible food residue and debris” on a tub of utensils at this Mexican restaurant near Oak Park Mall. A bathroom stall was out of toilet paper and the bar sink did not have paper towels.
The restaurant corrected all but one violation, according to a Dec. 15 follow-up inspection. Read the full report for Palacio Maya by searching on the Kansas inspection lookup.
Jay’s Grocery and Restaurant
- 2605 Independence Ave.
- Suspended on Dec. 10
The African grocery store in the northeast neighborhood was suspended because of pest control issues. An inspection report from that day mentioned mouse droppings inside a chewed through bag of dried bread, and evidence of a mouse nest behind a shelf.
A follow-up inspection has not yet occurred. Read the full report for Jay’s Grocery and Restaurant.
Restaurants with seven critical or priority violations
Mi Tiendita
- 6644 Nieman Road, Shawnee
- 7 priority and priority foundation violations for a Dec. 11 routine inspection
The Shawnee tortilla business has not yet undergone the scheduled follow-up inspection. Read the full report for Mi Tiendita by searching on the Kansas inspection lookup.
Jefferson’s Wings/Burgers/Oysters
- 14944 W. 87th St., Lenexa
- 7 priority and priority foundation violations for a Dec. 11 routine inspection
The Lenexa bar and grill has not yet undergone the scheduled follow-up inspection. Read the full report for Jefferson’s by searching on the Kansas inspection lookup.
Ting’s Filipino Bistro
- 405 Main St.
- 7 critical violations for a Dec. 10 routine inspection
This River Market Filipino restaurant has not undergone a follow-up inspection. Read the full report for Ting’s.
China Garden in Overland Park
- 8740 W. 135th St., Overland Park
- 7 priority and priority foundation violations for a Dec. 9 follow-up to administrative order
The Chinese restaurant off of Antioch Road has not yet undergone the scheduled follow-up inspection. Read the full report for China Garden by searching on the Kansas inspection lookup.
Danny’s Bar and Grill
- 10940 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas
- 7 priority and priority foundation violations for a Dec. 3 routine inspection
The sports bar near the Legends did not need a follow-up inspection. Read the full report for Danny’s by searching for the restaurant on the Kansas inspection lookup.
Stix Legends Restaurant
- 1847 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas
- 7 priority and priority foundation violations for a Dec. 2 routine inspection
The Japanese steakhouse in the Legends did not need a follow-up inspection. Read the full report for Stix by searching on the Kansas inspection lookup.
This story was originally published December 18, 2025 at 6:24 AM.
