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El Mercado Fresco - Deli

2620 Independence Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64124

Score 98.2

Most recent inspection

Date
June 12, 2026
Type
Routine
Result
Score 98.2
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
5
Jurisdiction
Jackson County (Kansas City), MO

Violations (5)

  • 4-602.12Corrected on site

    Cooking & Baking Equipment - The food-contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment are not cleaned at least every 24 hours and/or the cavities and door seals of microwave ovens are not cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure.

    Observed build up inside microwave Back kitchen. Person in charge clean it at time of inspection.

  • 6-403.11Corrected on site

    Employee accommodations not clearly designated for eating/drinking/smoking

    Observed personal drink inside display cooler. Person in charge discard drink at time of inspection.

  • 2-402.11Corrected on site

    Hair restraints & clothes that cover body hair not worn by employees

    Observed meat employee without beard net. Person in charge asked to wear a beard net at time of inspection.

  • 3-101.11Corrected on site

    Safe, Unadulterated, & Honestly Presented - Food was not seen to be safe, unadulterated, and/or honestly presented.

    Observed mama licha chorizo packages with different date of consumption. person in charge removed packages at time of inspection.

  • 5-205.11Corrected on site

    Using a Handwashing Sink - A handwashing sink is not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use; is being used for purposes other than handwashing or is not being used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions

    Observed white water bucket inside handwashing sink. Person in charge took out bucket at time of inspection.

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Jackson County (Kansas City), MO health department. Data refreshed September 29, 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.