Wichita Restaurants Pass Health Checks: Burgers, Asian Fare, And Food Trucks
WICHITA, KS — From burger joints to food trucks and school cafeterias, more than 40 Wichita-area establishments earned passing grades during recent Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) health and safety inspections.
The inspections, conducted September 21–27, included restaurants, gas stations, hotels, schools, and concession stands throughout Sedgwick County.
Why These Inspections Matter
KDA inspectors regularly visit food and lodging businesses across Kansas to ensure compliance with state sanitation and safety laws. These checks cover everything from food handling and refrigeration to equipment maintenance, pest control, and employee hygiene.
While inspections can occur routinely, some are also triggered by customer complaints or follow-up visits to previously flagged businesses.
Wichita Restaurants That Passed
Among the establishments that passed with few or no violations this round were:
- Asian Bistro, 1520 S. Webb, Suite 180
- AVI Seabar & Chophouse, 135 N. Waco
- Bionic Burger, 660 N. Ridge Road
- Chiang Mai Thai Restaurant, 3141 S. Hillside
- Doc Green’s Gourmet Salads & Grill, 10096 E. 13th St., Suite 102
- La Hacienda Tacos & Tequila, 5905 W. Kellogg Drive
- LongHorn Steakhouse, 440 S. Towne East Mall Drive
- Master Wok, 7700 E. Kellogg Drive
- McAlister’s Deli, 7130 W. Maple, Suite 320
- Pizza Hut, 1877 W. 21st St. and 1708 E. Pawnee
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, 1623 S. Seneca
- Wingstop, 2548 S. Seneca, Suite A
Food Trucks And Vendors Cleared
Mobile vendors and food trucks also made the list, including:
- El Amigo Food Truck, 2401 N. Payne
- Klausmeyer Dairy Farm Tours, 8135 S. 119th St. West, Clearwater
- La Jarochita Mexican Food, 1919 N. Spruce
- Tipsy Turtle Mobile Bar, 6717 E. Sedona, Derby
- Shaken or Stirred Bartending, Derby
Inspectors noted that while food trucks often list a base address for licensing, their service locations can vary daily.
Schools And Community Facilities
Wichita’s public schools and local organizations also fared well:
- USD 259 Food Production Center, 3850 N. Hydraulic
- USD 385 Meadowlark Elementary, 1122 N. 159th St. East
- Southwest Boys Club, 2104 W. 45th St. South
- VFW Post #7253, 101 S. Baltimore, Derby
Find Statewide Inspection Results
The Kansas Department of Agriculture makes all inspection data publicly available. Residents can search for results anywhere in the state at foodsafety.kda.ks.gov.
For businesses that did not meet requirements, the Wichita Eagle maintains a searchable database of failed inspections at kansas.com/databases.
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