Here we are with the third installment of Douglas County restaurant inspections, and I’m beginning to learn the scope of a health inspector’s position.

If you would have asked me a few weeks ago, I wouldn’t have known that fraternities and sororities are regularly inspected by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. Now I know. And today I know two of them are currently listed as out of compliance.

Today I also learned that gentlemen’s clubs fall under heath inspector jurisdiction and that Lawrence’s Flamingo Club is currently out of compliance.

Twice a month, I take a look at the inspection reports and list every place out of compliance or with 10 or more code violations. Just in case you want to look at the reports yourself, they’re available online at agriculture.ks.gov.

There you will find details about the specific violations, which can vary greatly. Establishments can be cited for noncritical items such as products lacking detailed labels, cleaning materials not properly stored, minor plumbing issues and other such matters. Establishments also can be cited for critical violations that can involve cross-contamination of raw and cooked foods, roach and rodent issues, and unclean food preparation areas, among other items. Some violations are corrected during the inspection. Others take longer to fix and may require a follow-up inspection. Unless otherwise noted, all businesses — even those found to be out of compliance — are found to have met the basic requirements to safely remain open. With this regular report, we try to provide basic information about food inspection activity in Douglas County. But due to the sheer volume of inspections, it is difficult for us to provide detailed information about each inspection.

For the first half of March, a total of 10 establishments are either out of compliance or have 10 or more code violations.

Keep in mind, once violations are found, the department works with the staff and ownership to resolve the situation. Inspectors also conduct follow-up visits to ensure the violations are no longer an issue.

Here are Douglas County restaurant inspection results for the first half of March:

• Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St., last had a regular inspection on March 10, and 14 violations were found. The establishment is currently listed as out of compliance.

• The Flamingo Club, 501 N. Ninth St., last had a regular inspection on March 9, and 11 violations were found. The establishment is currently listed as out of compliance.

• Sigma Kappa Sorority, 1325 West Campus Road, last had a regular inspection on March 9, and 16 violations were found. The sorority is currently listed as out of compliance.

• Tryyaki, 701 W. 23rd St., last had a regular inspection on March 9, and 16 violations were found. The restaurant is currently listed as out of compliance.

• Mr. Goodcents, 912 Ames St., Baldwin City, last had a regular inspection on March 8 and 4 violations were found. The restaurant is currently listed as out of compliance.

• Royal Crest Lanes/Wayne & Larry’s, 933 Iowa St., last had a regular inspection on March 8, and 10 violations were found. The establishment is currently listed as in compliance.

• Burger Stand, 803 Massachusetts St., last had a regular inspection on March 4, and 15 violations were found. The restaurant is currently listed as in compliance.

• Cosmos Indian Store & Cafe, 3115 W. Sixth St., last had a regular inspection on March 3, and 13 violations were found. The establishment is currently listed as out of compliance.

• Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, 1425 Tennessee St., last had a regular inspection on March 3, and 9 violations were found. The fraternity is currently listed as out of compliance.

• Kappa Delta Sorority, 1602 High Dr., last had a regular inspection on March 1, and 10 violations were found. The sorority is currently listed as in compliance.

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