Greene County restaurant inspections for Aug. 12-17

Food establishments in Greene County are inspected one to three times per year, depending on the type of food served, the population served, the difficulty level of food preparation, and past history.

Issues found during inspections fall into two categories: priority and non-priority. Priority violations are issues that can have a direct impact on the safety of the food and can lead to a restaurant getting shut down if they persist. Non-priority violations are usually centered on things like sanitation or building maintenance.

Here is information from the Springfield-Greene County Health Department regarding restaurant inspections over the past seven days:

Aloha Snack Bar Hawaiian Kine Grinds, 2941 E. Battlefield Rd. 08/12/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. No violations were observed at the time of inspection. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Arna's Food Mart, 4912 W. Chestnut Expy. 08/15/2022 - Re-Inspection; Result: Active. Priority item corrected. Using gold bars and flys are greatly reduced. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Bawi, 4121 S. National Ave. 08/16/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Big Whiskey's American Bar & Grill #3, 1440 W. Republic St. 08/11/2022 - Re-Inspection; Result: Active. Priority items corrected; low boy and salad prep coolers no below 41f as required. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 1. Observed grease build up on East vent hood filters and both vent hood frames. Progress has been made on filters on West vent hood. Manager has company scheduled to clean within the week.

Braum's Ice Cream #272, 2555 N. Kansas Expy. 08/15/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 4. Observed: One freezer has seal broken and condensation is dripping on to the floor. Observed: Several areas of counters and equipment were not clean. Observed: Several food containers had been stacked wet. Observed: There were areas of floor in kitchen, walk-in refrigerator and in retail areas that were not clean.

Catrinas Cantina LLC, 2925 E. Battlefield Rd. 08/17/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Priority Violations Found: 3. Observed potentially hazardous foods (minced garlic in water 82F) not being properly cold held at 41F or below. Education given and corrected on site by staff voluntarily discarding minced garlic in water. Observed potentially hazardous foods (cooked shrimp 92F, cooked chicken 100F, carnitas 89F) not being properly cold held at 41F or below. Education given and corrected on site by staff voluntarily moving cooked foods into the walk in to be rapidly chilled. Observed uncovered cilantro batch and cilantro box contaminated by dripping water from ceiling vent in walk-in cooler. Corrected on site by staff voluntarily discarding both foods. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Chipotle Mexican Grill #1050, 3356 S. Campbell Ave. 08/12/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

City Café, 2129 W. Republic St. 08/15/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Priority Violations Found: 1. Observed beans in pan in walk-in cooler at 43F. Refried bean voluntarily discarded. Discussed cooling methods - using large shallow stainless steel pans with more surface area and using speed rack in walk-in freezer to cool quickly. Must cool from 135F to 70F within 2 hours; then 70F to 41F or less within another 4 hours. Corrected on-site. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Club Rodeo, 2032 W. Bennett St. 08/11/2022 - Re-Inspection; Result: Active. Priority item corrected. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Corporate Dining Concepts, 2645 N. Airport Plaza Ave. 08/15/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. We discussed removing paper from refrigerator shelf to allow good air flow and cooling. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 2. Observed: The holster for ice scoop does not have any drain holes and there was debris in bottom of holster. Observed: The front hand sink has a leak around spigot.

Creekside At Elfindale, 1601 S. Fort Ave. 08/11/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Discussed the requirement that chopped garlic stored in oil must be refrigerated and held for no more that 6 days from the day it was made or held on time only control for no more that 4 hours once removed from temperature control. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 1. OBSERVED: Tiramisu held on counter top with no temperature control not marked with discard time. Corrected with education given.

El Venero, 500 S. Miller Rd Willard. 08/16/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. We discussed making sure that personal food items are labeled with individual's name. Priority Violations Found: 1. Observed: The cooked rice on steam table was 127 degrees F. Promptly reheated and was instructed to put a lid on during slow times, since cool air is drawn down by the rangehood. Nonpriority Violations Found: 3. Observed: An ice scoop was lying on top of ice machine and another scoop was being stored inside chip bin with handle touching chips. Observed: Drain line under 3 vat sink was disconnected. The piping was glued back together prior to exit. Observed: Some shelving and counter tops were not clean.

Fast-N-Friendly #7, 3535 W. Sunshine St. 08/15/2022 - Re-Inspection; Result: Active. Priority item corrected. All foods held at 41F or below. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Fat Tony's Pizza Kitchen, 6287 S. Farm Road 25 Billings. 08/11/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. No violations noted during the inspection Priority Violations Found: 0.Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Fd's Grillhouse, 245 E. Monastery St. 08/15/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Permitted with Reinspection. Reinspection required to verify freezer is functional. Discussed: 1.Cleaning cooler in breading station, 2. Educating employees on required cooking temperatures and taking temperatures regularly. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 2. Upon arrival, observed employee wrapping ready to eat ribs with bare hands. Education provided. Employee voluntarily discarded ribs that were touched with bare hands. Employee then washed hands and put on gloves. Observed freezer not maintaining frozen foods frozen. Air temperature at 41F. Multiple boxes were labelled "keep frozen." PIC called repair person. Repair person will be out today.

Firehouse Subs, 4135 S. National Ave. 08/15/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 1. Observed open employee drink in food preparation area. Drinks are required to have a lid and straw.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, 615 W. El Camino Alto Dr. 08/16/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Permitted with Reinspection. Priority Violations Found: 1. Observed chicken breasts holding on top of prep cooler and at 43-51F; lettuce holding in bottom of unit at 46-47F. Chicken breasts and lettuce voluntarily discarded. Manager stated they are getting a new unit. Time control to be used for temporary solution on lettuce and tomatoes. Chicken will be stored in alternate unit. Nonpriority Violations Found: 2. Observed scored cutting boards on both prep cooler units. Resurface or replace. Observed gap at bottom of back kitchen door.

Golden Corral, 2020 E. Primrose St. 08/16/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. No violations. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Houlihan's North, 2431 N. Glenstone Ave. 08/15/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: . Priority Violations Found: 1. Observed: Can opener blade found not clean. Education given and corrected during the inspection. Nonpriority Violations Found: 4. Observed: Bar soda gun nozzle found not clean. Observed: Front exterior door and patio door you can see daylight along the bottom. Observed: Kitchen hand washing sink found without soap. Observed: Employee hand washing sink found without paper towels.

Imo's Pizza, 636 W. Republic St. 08/12/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 1. Observed the cutting board on the salad prep cooler is scored.

Infused Catering, 1645 W. Republic St. 08/17/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Priority Violations Found: 1. Observed beans being portioned into cups for hot holding at 111-121F. Beans reheated to 180F immediately. Manager will ensure staff heats initial batch to at least 165F so that when transferring to cups there is room for the temperature to fall. The beans should remain above 135F while portioning and hot hold holding. Corrected on-site. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Jeanie's Restaurant, 1692 E. Us Highway 60 East Republic. 08/11/2022 - Re-Inspection; Result: Active. Priority item corrected. All foods held at proper temperatures in reach-in cooler. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Kum & Go #557, 1700 E. Valley Water Mill Rd. 08/17/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 2. Observed build-up on outer portion of soft drink machine nozzles, ice dispenser and the splash walls. Required to clean at a frequency to prevent accumulation of any residues. Observed both front exterior doors middle plastic border not in good repair, leaving an opening. Required all exterior doors are solid, self-closing, and tight fitting.

Little Caesars Pizza, 4133 S. National Ave. 08/15/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Permitted with Reinspection. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 1. Observed the sanitizer sink did not have active sanitizing solution for quaternary ammonia.

Little Caesars Pizza, 4133 S. National Ave. 08/16/2022 - Re-Inspection; Result: Active. At the time of the reinspection, there was the proper concentration of sanitizer in the 3 compartment sink. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

London Calling Pasty Company, Price Cutter Plus. 08/12/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. No violations. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Luca Family Restaurant, 2025 W. Sunshine St. 08/17/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Discussed proper reheating methods and temperatures. Priority Violations Found: 1. OBSERVED: COOKED LINK SAUSAGES HELD AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 135F. CORRECTED BY REHEATING TO 165F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Luco's Pizza, 2925 W. Republic St. 08/12/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Priority Violations Found: 1. Observed quat solution at 100 ppm quat. Corrected by hand dosing. Owner agrees to call service company and hand dose until repaired. Ensure solution is tested each time it is made. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Mama G'S Kitchen, 2463 W. Sunshine St. 08/13/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. No violations noted. Discussed letting display cooler get down to 41F before loading with food. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

McAlister's Deli, 590 E. Harrison St Republic. 08/15/2022 - Re-Inspection; Result: Permitted with Reinspection. Still no hose bibb vacuum breaker on hose connected to mop sink downstream of shut-off valve. Priority Violations Found: 1. OBSERVED: NO HOSE BIBB VACUUM BREAKER ON HOSE CONNECTED DOWNSTREAM OF SHUT-OFF VALVE ON MOP SINK. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

McDonald's, 1114 W. Kearney St. 08/17/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Priority Violations Found: 2. Observed: In dish storage area food utensils found chipped and cracked. Education given and corrected during the inspection. Observed: In dish storage area food containers for hot hold unit found not clean. Education given and corrected during the inspection Nonpriority Violations Found: 1. Observed: Cold hold cabinet that stores beef patties found with bottom door of unit not shutting properly.

McDonald's-Battlefield 33174, 4022 W. Republic St. 08/12/2022 - Re-Inspection; Result: Active. Priority item corrected; cooler has been taken out of service. Manager will be ordering an alternate cooler. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Missouri Mike's BBQ, 2833 W. Chestnut Expy. 08/15/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Priority Violations Found: 1. Observed: The queso and mac sauce were 125 and 126 degrees F respectively in hot hold cabinet. Promptly discarded by staff. Nonpriority Violations Found: 2. Observed: A few refrigerators were lacking thermometers. Observed: There is a gap under back exterior door that could allow entrance of pests.

New House, 2744 W. Chestnut Expy. 08/17/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Permitted with Reinspection. Discussed no eating meals in kitchen and covering foods once they are cooled and in storage. Priority Violations Found: 3. OBSERVED: STAINLESS POLISH FOUND ON FOOD PREP TABLE. CORRECTEDOBSERVED: SEVERAL FOODS MADE ON SITE NOT DATE WITH DISCARD OR MAKE DATE. OBSERVED: CUTTING BLADE OF CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN. Nonpriority Violations Found: 2. OBSERVED: NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. OBSERVED: WORKING SUPPLY OF FOOD HELD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON TIME ONLY CONTROL WITH NO POLICY IN PLACE AND NOT MARKED WITH TIME FOOD WAS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL. FOOD WAS MARKED WITH TIME AND WILL BE DISCARDED AFTER 4 HOURS.

Next Stop, 168 E. Us Highway 60 East Republic. 08/15/2022 - Re-Inspection; Result: Active. Priority items corrected. All foods held at proper temperatures. Still no hand sink installed. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Nobaked Cookie Dough, 1364 E. Republic St. 08/12/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Discussed sanitizer concentration and test strip availability. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 1. Observed no hand soap at any of the kitchen hand washing sinks. Employee provided soap at all sinks. Corrected on site.

Oef- Southern Pride Trailer, 3001 N. Grant Ave. 08/12/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. No violations noted during the inspection. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt, 1368 E Republic St. 08/12/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. No violations. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Pampa Empanadas, 3302 S. National Ave. 08/16/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. No violations observed. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Pineapple Whip Commissary, 1906 E. Saint Louis St. 08/17/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. No violations were cited during the inspection. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Pizano's Pizza And Sauce Lounge, 106 E. Jackson St Willard. 08/17/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Permitted with Reinspection. A reinspection will be made on or after 8-24-2022 to check refrigeration. Priority Violations Found: 1. Observed: Some food items in prep refrigerator and walk-in refrigerator were 42 - 45 degrees F. Some potentially hazardous food was discarded and repair service has been contacted in regard to a freezer and will check these units as well. Nonpriority Violations Found: 1. Observed: Working containers of cooking and cooking oil with vinegar were not labeled with common name.

Price Cutter Plus #51 Bakery/Retail, 4228 S. National Ave. 08/12/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. No violations. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Price Cutter Plus #51 Produce, 4228 S. National Ave. 08/12/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. No violations. Discussed pest control practices for gnats or flying insects. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Republic Aquatic Center Concession Stand, 711 E. Miller Rd Republic. 08/12/2022 - Re-Inspection; Result: Active. Priority item corrected. Sanitizer provided for sanitizing equipment. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Rivercut Snack Bar, 2850 W. Farm Road 190 . 08/11/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Priority Violations Found: 1. Observed ham and lettuce sitting above fill line in prep cooler at 47-60F. Cooler is operating below 41F, no food should be stored above the fill line where temperature will not hold. Corrected, lettuce and ham voluntarily discarded. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Roadzarks Concessions, 2224 N. Boonville Ave. 08/11/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. No violations were cited during the inspection. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Sam's Club #8296, Hms. 08/11/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Discussed having EcoLab adjust their auto-dispense chemical cleaner mounted on the wall in their walk-in cooler (small drip/leak). Also discussed fan grates in walk-in need cleaned. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Sam's Club #8296 /Bakery, 3660 E. Sunshine St. 08/11/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. No violations noted. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Sam's Club #8296 Meat/Rotisserie/Retail, 3660 E. Sunshine St. 08/11/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Discussed proper storage of chicken and beef in walk-in cooler for donated items. Temperatures I noticed in the display coolers: Chicken 29 F Shrimp 33 F Angus Beef 35 F Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Smokin Wheels BBQ, 604 N. Main St Republic. 08/11/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. No violations noted during the inspection. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Sub 24, LLC, 1393 S. Appomattox Ave Republic. 08/11/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. No violations. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Subway #32042, 3520 W. Sunshine St. 08/15/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Permitted with Reinspection. Priority Violations Found: 1. Observed counter height double door cooler holding various sauces/mayo mixes at 54-57F. Approximately 15 sauces voluntarily discarded. District manager called repair company immediately and agrees not to store any PHFs in unit until repaired. Nonpriority Violations Found: 2. Observed no paper towels at front of house hand sink. Ensure towels are stocked for hand washing. Corrected on-site. Observed dirty ware in 2nd vat of 3-vat sink. Dirty ware and utensils should be stored on dirty drain rack or table next to sink not in the middle sink since the dishes that are in the soapy water solution need to be rinsed in the 2nd sink.

Sugarfire Smokehouse, 1730 E. Republic St. 08/11/2022 - Temporary Inspection; Result: . Priority Violations Found: 1. Observed: Prep table found holding products at 43F. Education given and corrected during the inspection. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Sushi Village, 1440 W. Republic St. 08/12/2022 - Re-Inspection; Result: Active. Priority item corrected; cooler now holding PHFs below 41F as required. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 1. Observed build up of debris and or grease next to fryer. Progress has been made. Correct by next routine inspection.

Taco Bell #001669, 1348 N. Glenstone Ave. 08/11/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 2. Observed soft drink syrup bags on the floor and boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Observed back and upper splash walls of the soft drink machines have an accumulation of mold. Required to clean all non-food contact surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulation of any for of debris.

Taco Bell #002278, 1335 W. Kearney St. 08/16/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 3. Observed: Front exterior doors you can daylight between the doors and along the bottom. Observed: Sanitizer test strips found expired. Observed: Backsplash on soda machine by service window found not clean.

Texas Roadhouse, 255 E. Monastery St. 08/16/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 2. Observed no test strips available for type of sanitizer used. Obtain test strips and test sanitizer regularly. Observed drain pipe under ice machine backing up onto floor. Repair/clean and maintain in good repair.

The Clubhouse, 4136 E. Kearney St. 08/17/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 1. Observed in back room, wall behind water heater in bad repair and missing ceiling tiles.

The Urban Cup, 1952 E. Grand St. 08/16/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. 1. Discussed cleaning frequency of air vent in restroom. 2. Discussed cupcake boxes must be stored a minimum of six inches above the floor. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

The Wherehouse Bar, 2463 W. Sunshine St. 08/13/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Discussed date marking half & half and covered employee drink requirement. Priority Violations Found: 1. OBSERVED: INSUFFICIENT CHLORINE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. Nonpriority Violations Found: 1. OBSERVED: NO TEST STRIPS FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER.

Travellers House Coffee, 2151 W. Republic St. 08/11/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. No violations observed at the time of inspection. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

USA Investments Mo212, 2506 W. College Rd. 08/15/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Discussed proper storage of boxes of single-serve cups. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 1. OBSERVED: NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN ONLY RESTROOM.

Walmart Supercenter #179 Deli, 3520 W. Sunshine St. 08/11/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Priority Violations Found: 1. OBSERVED: OPEN CHUBS OF SALAMI DATED FOR 20 DAYS FROM DAY OPENED. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Walmart Supercenter #2221 Deli, 2021 E. Independence St. 08/11/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Walmart Supercenter #2221 Produce/Retail, 2021 E. Independence St. 08/11/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. No violations observed. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Wendy's #28, 1723 W. Republic St. 08/16/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 1. Observed build up of grease on vent hood frame over fryers. Clean more frequently.

Wendy's #34, 3339 W. Kearney St. 08/17/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Priority Violations Found: 1. Observed: No quaternary ammonia in final rinse of 3 vat sink. Promptly corrected by refilling sink with 200 ppm quaternary ammonia. Nonpriority Violations Found: 1. Observed: The floor in walk-in freezer was not clean.

Whiskey Tango, 1111 E. Republic St. 08/11/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Ralph Green is a business reporter with the Springfield News-Leader. Contact him at RAGreen@gannett.com, by phone: (417-536-4061) or on Twitter at RalphGreenNL

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