Bed bugs. Dead cockroaches. Flies. Grease. Wichita KS restaurant, hotel inspections

Ten restaurants, hotels and other businesses in and around Wichita were out of compliance during food safety and lodging inspections conducted by the Kansas Department of Agriculture from Sept. 8-14.

They were cited for a number of violations, including bed bugs, flies, dead cockroaches, water from a leaking condenser dripping onto food, employees who didn't wash their hands, foods that weren't stored under proper temperature control, plumbing issues, dirty 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 in Sedgwick County. The list was compiled on Sept. 18.

More than 40 establishments passed their inspections Sept. 8-14. 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 to comment on inspection results that appear in this story. Comments will be added to the online version of this .

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

Out of compliance inspections

Comfort Inn & Suites, 7856 E. 36th St. North in Wichita — Eight violations on Sept. 11 during a complaint inspection. Bed bugs in two rooms, black spots on pillow in one room, staining on curtains, bottles of chemicals weren't labeled on a housekeeping cart, the smoke alarm didn't work in one room, the bed bug infestation wasn't reported within a day to the state, smoke detector was missing in one room, moldy tub caulking. Some rooms had to be closed to customers over the bed bug problem. Next inspection: Sept. 25.

Daikon Cafe, 6157 E. Harry in Wichita — Eight violations on Sept. 12 during a routine inspection. Moldy lettuce, garlic in oil wasn't labeled with its preparation or package opening date, no soap at hand-washing sink, no test strips available to measure the concentration of sanitizer, raw beef hotpots were sold without a disclosure warning of the risks of consuming undercooked meat, water wasn't hot enough at a kitchen hand-washing sink, bags of bean sprouts weren't labeled with their package opening dates, raw chicken was stored above beef skewers and produce in cooler, no food thermometer on site. Next inspection: Sept. 22.

The Eatery, 3928 E. 13th St. in Wichita — Three violations on Sept. 12 during a follow-up inspection. The restaurant was using non-food-grade containers to store food, thermometers couldn't measure the temperature of cold foods, food was thawing in a sink with a direct connection to the sewer system. Next inspection: Oct. 12.

Great Wall Chinese Restaurant, 410 N. Hillside, Suite 600 in Wichita — Eleven violations on Sept. 10 during an inspection that was a follow-up to an administrative order. A spider was crawling on rice, sink water was splashing on rice that wasn't covered, restaurant was storing raw meat in t-shirt bags instead of food-grade containers, fly strips hanging over areas where food is prepared, fried chicken wasn't held at a safe temperature, dead flies on fly strips, employee didn't use soap to wash hands, dozens of flies in kitchen and food preparation areas were landing on tables and food items, dead cockroaches under food preparation areas and sink, employee handled foods with their bare hands, grease and food debris on and under kitchen equipment, the back door was propped open and a screen door had holes in it which can let in pests. Next inspection: Nov. 10.

Ooolala Stone Pho, 1415 W. Pawnee in Wichita — Five violations on Sept. 11 during a routine inspection. Cockroaches in and around a hand-washing sink, cooking ladles weren't stored properly to prevent bacteria growth, no paper towels at kitchen hand-washing sink, restaurant stored cooked noodles in plastic storage boxes instead of food-grade containers, mildew inside ice machine bin. Next inspection: Sept. 21.

Outback Steakhouse, 233 S. Ridge Road in Wichita — Three violations on Sept. 9 during a follow-up inspection. Leaky condenser on walk-in cooler, milk was sitting out at room temperature, shredded lettuce and chocolate mousse weren't cold enough on a preparation table, water from a cooler condenser was dripping into a container of raw potatoes. Next inspection: Oct. 9.

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, 3131 N. Rock Road in Wichita — Three violations on Sept. 11 during a complaint inspection. A cook didn't wash their hands after handling raw chicken, dirty pans in clean storage, flies in the kitchen were landing on surfaces and clean equipment. Next inspection: Sept. 21.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews, 7355 W. Taft in Wichita — Six violations on Sept. 11 during a joint inspection. Sticker residue on pans in clean storage, broken plumbing part at mop sink, paper towel dispenser didn't work, open container of whipped cream wasn't labeled with its package opening date, plumbing issue, coleslaw and deli turkey weren't kept cold enough, beer cheese sauce and whipping topping weren't kept cold enough. Next inspection: Sept. 21.

Tacos Uruapan (mobile vendor/food truck), 1021 S. Topeka in Wichita — Two violations on Sept. 13 during a routine inspection. The water pump on the food truck stopped working during the inspection, water wasn't hot enough at a dishwashing sink. Next inspection: Sept. 27.

Wendy's, 930 E. Connolly Court in Park City — One violation on Sept. 13 during a routine inspection. Flies in kitchen and dining areas. Next inspection: Sept. 28.

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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 failed 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

Complaint? Here's where 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 or call 785-564-6767. You can also file a complaint at www.foodsafetykansas.org .

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 www.foodsafetykansas.org .

Complaints about conditions at hotels and motels can be submitted at www.agriculture.ks.gov/public-resources/comments-complaints/lodging-complaint .

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