Atchison County establishments that sell food and drinks receive health inspections, once, twice, or three times a year depending on the type of foods sold and risk to the public. Priority Items noted must receive immediate action within 72 hours or as stated. Core Items are to be corrected by the next regular inspection or as stated. (PHF stands for Potentially Hazardous Foods and COS stands for Corrected On Site.)
The following businesses were inspected June 24, 2026:
Hy-Vee
110 Chestnut
Tarkio, Missouri
• Priority Items: No violations were recorded.
• Core Items: Excessive frost in chest freezer across from bacon open display case. (Not horrible but sliding lid is starting to drag.) Walk-in freezer by compactor – floor needs to be swept/pieces of tape and boxes plus several packages of food items.
Dollar General
302 S. 2nd
Tarkio, Missouri
• Priority Items: No violations were recorded.
• Core Items: Not all refrigerated units have thermometers (stand alone units). Stained/damaged ceiling tiles – one above cold drink cooler on north wall and two all along south store wall. Insulated ceiling hanging down above back storeroom door.












