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Hotshot Liquor & Grocery

3500 Independence Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64124

Score 96.5

Most recent inspection

Date
September 18, 2026
Type
Routine
Result
Score 96.5
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
7
Jurisdiction
Jackson County (Kansas City), MO

Violations (7)

  • 4-602.12

    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 food splashes inside microwave.

  • 3-701.11

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

    Observed 2 cans of Campbell's French onion soup with a past date of consumption of November 2025. Observed 2 scooby doo cereal boxes with a past date of consumption of Sep 6 2026. Observed different double shot starbucks coffee and regular coffee with a past date of consumption of Merch And July 2026.

  • 6-501.16

    Mops not allowed to air dry after use

    Observed mop inside water not able to dry in back area where walk in coolers door are.

  • 4-602.11

    Equipment & Food-Contact Cleaning Frequency - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned according to the Food Code.

    Observed build up in ice machine stainless steel plate. Observed dark coffee dust build up in coffee diffusers.

  • 6-501.11

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

    Observed missing ceiling tiles above cash register customer area.

  • 4-602.13

    Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue

    Observed dust build up in fan guards panel in soda, juice walk in cooler.

  • 3-501.16Corrected on site

    Cold Holding - Time/temperature control for safety cold food was not maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code.

    Observed milk in reach in cooler above 41F at 44F. Ambient at walk in cooler was 39F and dropping. Person in charge re arrange Gatorade pallet that was blocking dairy product behind in walk in cooler.

Earlier inspections on file

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.