Taqueria Mexico #2
5920 Independence Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64125
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 20, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Score 98.2
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Jackson County (Kansas City), MO
Violations (6)
- 5-205.15Corrected on site
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Observed plastic bags used to stop drains at 3 compartment sink. Employee obtained 2 drained plugs for 3 compartment sink at time of inspection.
- 3-305.11Corrected on site
Food is not stored as required by the Food Code
Observed bag of corn husk stored on the floor in side dry storage area. Employee removed bag of corn husk from the floor at time of inspection.
- 3-302.12Corrected on site
Food storage containers not identified with common name of food
Observed container of salt stored in side prep area with no label. Person in charge made label for salt at time of inspection.
- 3-203.11
Molluscan shellfish not stored in original container until sold/prepped
Observed oysters stored in the low boy with no label. **labels must stay with shellfish and records must be kept for 90 days**
- 6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Observed the ceiling above the walk in cooler to be in disrepair.
- 4-602.11Corrected on site
Equipment & Food-Contact Cleaning Frequency - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned according to the Food Code.
Observed black build up on ice machine catch plate. Person in charge cleaned ice machine catch plate at time of inspection. Observed build up on can opener. Employee moved can opener to 3 compartment sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized at time of inspection.
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.