Texas Toms
5522 Independence Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64123
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 15, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Score 98.2
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 12
- Jurisdiction
- Jackson County (Kansas City), MO
Violations (12)
- 4-702.11Corrected on site
Before Use After Cleaning - Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are not sanitized before use after cleaning.
Observed no sanitizer buckets made at time of inspection. Person in charge made sanitizer bucket at time of inspection. ***REPEAT VIOLATIONS WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
- 6-202.13
Insect control devices do not retain insect within device and/or are not properly installed
Observed 3 sticky traps on floor located in drive-thru and kitchen areas. ***REPEAT VIOLATIONS WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
- 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 an open window on wall above 3 compartment sink.
- 3-305.11
Food is not stored as required by the Food Code
Observed 1 bag of raw onions stored on floor next to walk-in cooler entrance. ***REPEAT VIOLATIONS WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
- 3-307.11
Food not protected from contamination by another source
Observed 1 metal container with fried catfish to not have a lid inside of walk-in cooler. Observed 1 plastic container with fried burritos to not have a lid inside of reach-in freezer. ***REPEAT VIOLATIONS WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
- 2-402.11
Hair restraints & clothes that cover body hair not worn by employees
Observed 2 employees prepping food with no beard restraints. ***REPEAT VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
- 4-502.13
Single-service and single-use articles, use limitation
Observed single-service use cup used as a scoop inside flour container in front of fryer station. Observed 3 single-service use cups used as scoops inside of seasoning containers on seasoning shelf. ***REPEAT VIOLATIONS WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
- 4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Observed grease build-up on hood vents above fryers in main-line area. Observed grease build-up on hood vents above flat top grill. ***REPEAT VIOLATIONS WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
- 4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Observed dust build-up on fan guards inside of walk-in cooler. Observed ice build-up on floor and ceiling inside of walk-in freezer. ***REPEAT VIOLATIONS WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
- 6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout establishment. Observed dust build-up on ceiling vents throughout establishment ***REPEAT VIOLATIONS WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
- 6-501.16Corrected on site
Mops not allowed to air dry after use
Observed mop not allowed to air dry stored inside mop bucket next to mop sink. Person in charge inverted mop to air dry at time of inspection.
- 3-501.17
RTE TCS, Date Marking - Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours was not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, in accordance with the Food Code.
Observed multiple containers with food to not be date marked inside of walk-in cooler. ***CRITICAL VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Jackson County (Kansas City), MO health department. Data refreshed October 16, 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.