CleanPlate.aiBrowse all areas

El Mercado Fresco

5117 Independence Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64124

Score 99.1

Most recent inspection

Date
September 10, 2026
Type
Routine
Result
Score 99.1
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
4
Jurisdiction
Jackson County (Kansas City), MO

Violations (4)

  • 6-501.11

    Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean

    Observed back doc door and wood frame burned from accident. Person in charge stated and have the order to be repaired tomorrow. See report 9/7/26.

  • 3-701.11Corrected on site

    Discarding/Reconditioning - Food was not discarded or reconditioned in accordance with the Food Code.

    Observed 24 nutrition kids milk with a past date. Person in charge discard it at time of inspection. Observed 3 del Valle guava juice with past date. Person in charge discard items at time of inspection. Observed 4 apple juice with a past date at time of inspection. Person in charge discard it at time of inspection.

  • 6-501.112Corrected on site

    Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests.

    Observed dead mouse in floor next to display freezer across from seafood and cheese display cooler. Person in charge removed dead mouse and trap at time of inspection.

  • 6-202.15

    Openings to outside not protected against entry of pest as specified in the Food Code; and/or Protective barriers not provided for exterior walls/roofs

    Observed light gap in back electric door doc.

Source: Jackson County (Kansas City), MO health department. Data refreshed September 25, 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.