Restaurant Inspections: August 2025

By Phil Cobb | September 14, 2025 |

MARYVILLE, Mo. — Inspections are performed by the Nodaway County Health Department, 2416 S. Main St. Maryville, MO 64468. COS means issue was “Corrected on Site.”

Food handlers training classes are offered at 1:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at the Nodaway County Health Department or online at statefoodsafety.com.

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8-7-25

Bix Food Shack

Hopkins Picnic

Critical violations

None

Noncritical violations

No hair restraints in use
Thermometers not present for checking food temperature
Sanitizer kit not available

*Discussed a three-step dishwashing process

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8-4-25

Casey’s No. 2469 (Follow-up)

1520 N. Main St.

Maryville, MO 64468

Manager requested follow-up on backflow prevention on spray wand at three-vat sink. There was/is an inline anti-siphon valve installed that was missed during the inspection (7-31-25), so there was no critical violation. Valve was installed approximately three months ago.

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8-27-25

El Maguey

964 S. Main St.

Maryville, MO 64468

Critical violations

None

Noncritical violations

Tubs with rice and beans not labeled
Frozen baggies of foods not labeled
Cabinet door broken at waitress station
Aluminum foil covering lower shelf under slush machine
Cardboard on tortilla shelving

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8-12-25

Fast Zone 2

10063 State Highway 148

Hopkins, MO 64461

Critical violations

None

Noncritical violations

None

*Discussed hand sink location, restroom sand sinks

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8-7-25

Hopkins Fire Department

Hopkins Picnic

Critical violations

None

Noncritical violations

No thermometers present for checking food temperature
Sanitizer test kit not available

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8-6-25

Jimmy John’s

1005 S. Main St.

Maryville, MO 64468

Critical violations

None

Noncritical violations

Mop board loose along walls in storeroom
Front door sprung, not completely closing

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8-7-25

M&M Pub & Grub

115 N. Third St.

Hopkins, MO 64461

Critical violations

None

Noncritical violations

Vent hood is dirty
Torn door gasket and missing handle on Kenmore upright freezer

*Discussed chair and booth cushions, and flooring

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8-12-25

M2V Highway Liquor

202 N. Highway 148

Hopkins, MO 64461

Critical violations

Biscuits loose, out of bag in Amana chest freezer on top of chicken strips, COS

Noncritical violations

Bottled water on floor in mechanical room
No paper towels in restroom
Broken handle on microwave. Clutter in mechanical room.

* Left information on food handlers training

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8-12-25

Old Hat Smoke Shack & Catering (RV Site 133)

30877 Doe Ave.

Maryville, MO 64468

Critical violations

None

Noncritical violations

*Discussed flooring and food handlers training

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8-7-25

Ozark Amusements

Hopkins Picnic

Critical violations

None

Noncritical violations

Taped counter tops and drawers, older trailer could use a few repairs

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8-26-25

Pizza Ranch

215 Che Drive

Maryville, MO 64468

Critical violations

Salad bar temperatures above 41°F except cottage cheese, changed out
Top rack of pizza prep table found turned off, changed out, COS

Noncritical violations

None

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8-22-25

Planet Sub

217 W. Fourth St.

Maryville, MO 64468

Critical violations

Cobwebs in corner along back door, COS

Noncritical violations

None

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8-12-25

Rick’s Country Store

301 S. First St.

Hopkins, MO 64461

Critical violations

Food contact surface dirty – ice maker, inside cabinet and baffle
Sandwiches in warmer all at 105°F, disposed of, COS

Noncritical violations

None

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8-6-25

Señor Burrito

121 S. Main St.

Maryville, MO 64468

Critical violations

None

Noncritical violations

Bad door gaskets on service line prep table refrigeration unit
Cabinet door hinge broken under new soda machine
Two of the three doors on a three-door refrigerator are torn
Ceiling dirty around HVAC vent above the three-door freezer
Worn floor tiles, some chipped/cracked edges
Loose mob board in kitchen

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8-7-25

Simply the Best

Hopkins Picnic

Critical violations

Sanitizer kit out of compliance

Noncritical violations

No handwashing signage

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8-27-25

Subway No. 7325

524 N. Main St.

Maryville, MO 64468

Critical violations

None

Noncritical violations

None

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8-15-25

Taco Bell No. 26082

1117 S. Main St.

Maryville, MO 64468

Critical violations

Dead insects and debris in closet by front counter

Noncritical violations

Cabinet under lobby soda dispenser has standing water in it

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8-18-25

Taco Express Food Truck (Graham Street Fair)

2717 S. Main St.

Maryville, MO 64468

Critical violations

None

Noncritical violations

None

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8-11-25

The Hangar (New dining hall and bar inspection)

1602 S. Main St.

Maryville, MO 64468

Critical violations

Hand sink used for incorrect purpose

Noncritical violations

No signage at hand sink

*Restrooms being remodeled

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8-14-25

Trexmart No. 8

10043 U.S. Highway 71

Clearmont, MO 64431

Critical violations

Unlabeled spray bottles, brownish liquid by three-vat sink and two clear liquid by pizza prep, COS

Noncritical violations

Boxes of cups and lids on the floor in soda box in a mechanical room
Boxes of food items (pizza toppings) on floor of walk-in freezer
Discussed air flow and temperature at reach-in doors of walk-in cooler and beer cave