KC area restaurants nearly fail inspections, violate health codes

photo credit: Jakub Kapusnak, FoodiesFeed

While you look for a place to get your grub on, these are some restaurants you may want to avoid. Over 10 spots were cited with seven or more priority or critical health code violations. Some places include:

Asa Sushi Hibachi Lounge

10088 Woodland Road, Lenexa, Ks.

15 priority violations

Minsky’s Pizza Cafe & Bar

934 Massachusetts St., Lawrence, Ks.

7 priority violations

Mi Pueblito Meat Market

7425 Quivira Road, Shawnee, Ks.

10 priority violations

The Doughnut Lounge

4117 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, Mo.

7 critical violations

More restaurants are listed on The Kansas City Star's website and complete Kansas City area reports can be found here.