The Thirsty Gnome
5044 NE Parvin Rd, Kansas City, MO, 64117
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 8, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Score 98.2
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Jackson County (Kansas City), MO
Violations (6)
- 2-402.11
Hair restraints & clothes that cover body hair not worn by employees
Observed 1 employee prepping food in kitchen with no hair restraint. ***REPEAT VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
- 8-304.11
At time of inspection by authorized REGULATORY AUTHORITY inspectors: (1) A certified food service operations manager must be present in the food service area and on duty at all times of business operation, and must present a FOOD MANAGER PERMIT or card to the authorized REGULATORY AUTHORITY inspector at the time of inspection, or; (2) For food service operations where no manager is certified, eighty percent (80%) of required food handler staff shall obtain a (3) three years FOOD HANLDER CARD from the City of Kansas City, Missouri Health Department either upon completion of a FOOD HANDLER'S course through the Health Department or upon the Health Department's approval of a comparable FOOD HANDLER PERMIT or card from another provider.
Observed 2 employees with no valid food handler cards in kitchen area. ***CRITICAL VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
- 6-501.111
Effective pest control measures not in place
Observed multiple gnats in ware washing area. Observed multiple gnats on bar hand washing sink. ***CRITICAL VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
- 6-501.16
Mops not allowed to air dry after use
Observed mop to not be allowed to air dry inside of mop bucket next to mop sink. ***REPEAT VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***
- 3-305.11
Food is not stored as required by the Food Code
Observed a box of hot dog buns stored on floor inside of walk-in cooler.
- 3-307.11
Food not protected from contamination by another source
Observed multiple tortilla shells to not be in containers and covered inside of 2 door reach-in freezer.
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Jackson County (Kansas City), MO health department. Data refreshed October 9, 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.