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 February 20, 2025:

The Gas Spot – Fairfax

411 U.S. Hwy. 59

Fairfax, Missouri

• Priority Items: Quizzed everyone on procedures/products marked and everyone passed.

• Core Items: Box of chips on the floor in the back store room – COS. Eight of nine reach-in cooler door gaskets are torn. Restroom trash can not covered.

Atchison County

Nutrition Center

412 Main Street

Tarkio, Missouri

• Priority Items: Dirty can opener – COS.

• Core Items: Discussed self-serve ice/ice scoop.