Mission Taco Joint
409 East 18th Street, Kansas City, MO, 64108
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 23, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Score 100
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 5
- Jurisdiction
- Jackson County (Kansas City), MO
Violations (5)
- 3-307.11Corrected on site
Food not protected from contamination by another source
Observed the following containers without lids in the walk in cooler: one container of pepper relish, one container of black refried beans, four containers of various salsas. Person in charge covered with plastic wrap at time of inspection.
- 4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs
Observed grate missing from hood vent above grill in main kitchen cook line. Observed both make tables in the main kitchen cook line to not properly hinge open without assistance.
- 3-304.14
Cloths used for wiping are used for other purposes; Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer; Wet & dry cloths not stored clean
Observed a wiping cloth stored on the bottom rack of a small table next the fryers in the main kitchen cook line under a taco fry basket.
- 4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Observed dust build up on ceiling vent in rear mop sink room. Observed dust build up on ceiling vent above water heater next to three compartment sink. Observed dust build up on appliance above drip coffee machine prep table next to soda bibs.
- 4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Observed dust and grease build up in hood vents in main kitchen cook line over the fryers and the flat top grill.
Source: Jackson County (Kansas City), MO health department. Data refreshed September 28, 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.