By JIM FARIS
The following are health inspections in Nodaway County. Inspections are released monthly.
Note that COS means corrected on site.
Boy Scouts Troop 68-Graham Street Fair (8-28-26)
Violations:
- Handwashing not available with soap and paper towels.
Cindy Lou's Sweets & Eats-Graham Street Fair (8-28-26)
Violations:
- Tea and water on the floor. COS.
Mama & B Co.-Graham Street Fair (8-28-26)
No violations.
Dundee's-Graham Street Fair (8-28-26)
No violations.
Nopal Food Truck-Graham Street Fair (8-28-26)
No violations.
Casey's-1719 E. 1st (8-26-26)
Non-critical:
- Box of cups on floor in storeroom.
- Discussed trash retention area.
Sonic Drive-In-721 S. Main (8-26-26)
Critical:
- Chili not held at 135° or higher.
- Cheese and onions not held at 41° or lower. Added ice to ice well. COS.
Non-critical:
- Tea containers not covered. COS.
- Dumpster lid open.
- Tiles cracked, chipped and broken. Ceiling tiles taped.
America's Best Value Inn & Suites-1700 E. 1st (8-26-26)
Critical:
- No 3-bay sink. Using utility sink and tubs, no hand sink, but converting nearby meeting room bathroom into a kitchen sink area. 3-bay and hand sinks present, but not installed.
Cobblestone Inn-2 Fall Drive (8-25-26)
Non-critical:
- Improper thawing: pasteurized liquid egg on countertop to thaw.
- Air fry oven needs to be cleaned.
Finish Line-620 N. Main (8-21-26)
Critical:
- Many medicines past expiry: Sudafed (Aug 25), Children's Advil (Feb 26), Tylenol (Feb 26 and Apr 25), Night Cold and Flu (July 25), Day Cold and Flu (Nov 2025), Nyquil (May, July, & August 26). Expired meds must be discarded.
Non-critical:
- Ice bagged on premises not labeled with store name and address.
- Long Day cans in undrained ice water.
- Damaged flooring by sinks and ice maker.
- Ceiling in beer cave dusty and mildewed by cooling units.
- Unshielded light bulbs in back storeroom.
The Park Inn-2817 S. Main (8-21-26)
No violations.
Holiday Inn Express-2929 S. Main (8-19-26)
Non-critical:
- Wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer.
- Towel lining a shelf, with possible oven leak.
Buona Napoli-800 University Drive (8-14-26)
Former McAllister's. Will reinspect at next routine inspection.
Non-critical:
- Discussed hair and beard nets.
- Refrigeration unit missing thermometer. COS.
The Roost Chicken Coop-800 University Drive (8-14-26)
Former Chick-Fil-A. Will reinspect at next routine inspection.
Non-critical:
- Need handwashing signage.
- 3 refrigeration units need thermometers. COS.
- Discussed hair and beard nets.
Fast Zone 2-10063 Hwy. 148, Hopkins (8-12-26)
Bathroom and kitchen prep under remodel. Discussed minimum requirements with contractor.
Non-critical:
- Excessive ice buildup in older chest cooler.
Kentucky Fried Chicken-1622 S. Main (8-11-26)
Non-critical:
- Contact paper on front counter.
- Microwaves need to be cleaned.
- Ventilation- odors in restroom.
- Restroom doors propped open when not in use to aid with ventilation.
Clear Creek Grill-103 N. Depot (8-11-26)
Critical:
- Unlabeled spray bottles.
- Cold foods not held at 41° or lower: cut peppers, corned beef, chicken. COS.
Non-critical:
- Bad door gaskets on 3-door refrigerator is storage shed.
- Peeling flooring in kitchen.
- Kitchen back door propped open.
Gelu Northland-Italian Ice Truck (8-10-26)
No violations.
Break Time-1517 E. 1st (8-7-26)
Critical:
- Unlabeled spray bottle at pizza prep table.
Discussed getting Chester's Chicken.
B&G Catering-203 E. Bishop, Ravenwood (8-5-26)
No violations.
Dairy Queen-1912 S. Main (8-4-26)
Discussed employee drinks and designated areas.
Non-critical:
- Mildew/stained caulking behind 3-bay sink.
- No beard net.
Powerhouse-424 N. Buchanan (8-3-26)
Non-critcal:
- Refrigeration units need thermometers.
- No test kits for sanitizer.
Meets minimum health code requirements for liquor.