El Mercado Fresco - Deli
2620 Independence Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64124
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 12, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Score 98.2
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 3
- Jurisdiction
- Jackson County (Kansas City), MO
Violations (3)
- 7-202.12Corrected on site
Conditions of Use - Poisonous or toxic materials are not used according to law and the Food Code.
Observed Raid spray bottle in deli chemical storage next to sink. Person in charge discard Raid at time of inspection.
- 3-501.17Corrected on site
RTE TCS, Date Marking - Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours was not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, in accordance with the Food Code.
Observed cooked tongue without make date. person in charge add date at time of inspection.
- 3-307.11Corrected on site
Food not protected from contamination by another source
Observed meat plastic containers broken and or tapped. Person in charge asked employee to discard plastic containers and order new ones.
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Jackson County (Kansas City), MO health department. Data refreshed October 13, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.