Greene County restaurant inspections for May 26 to June 1

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:

Aramark-Chase, 303 E. Republic St. 05/27/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Brothers Tacos, 1122 W. Sunshine St. 05/31/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 1. Observed gap at bottom of back doors. Replace door sweep or seals so doors are tight fitting.

China King, 557 E. Elm St., Republic. 05/27/2022 - Complaint; Result: Active. On site for complaint of no hot water. While on site verified that water of 113F at front hand sink, and hot water of 118F at three compartment sink. While on site, observed cleaning issues, food stored less than 6" off the floor, medicine stored over food preparation area, backflow on Pepsi/ice machine not working, and inadequate lighting over back storage area. Priority Violations Found: 1. Observed medicine and Band-Aids stored over food preparation area. Items relocated during inspection. Nonpriority Violations Found: 5. Observed grease and food debris buildup behind wok, under oven, under woks, on the side of oven, on the side of fryers, and on door next to fryers. Clean items and maintain clean. Observed backflow not working correctly on Pepsi/ice machine. When ice would discharge the water is spraying out of front of machine causing buildup. Repair to allow for drainage of wastes through.

China King, 557 E. Elm St Republic. 06/01/2022 - Compliance Check 1; Result: In Compliance. On site after receiving call from person in charge requesting inspection to verify violations had been corrected. While on site verified that lighting, medicine storage, backflow to Pepsi/ice machine, food storage, and hot water at sinks had been fixed. Discussed with person in charge that cleaning needs to be done by 6/27/22. They said they will make sure to complete cleaning after fire suppression system is done being worked on. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Dr. Phils Food Shop & Storage, 3328 N. Glenstone Ave. 05/26/2022 - Re-Inspection; Result: Active. Previous priority violation was corrected before the re-inspection. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

El Poblano Grill & Cantina, 2629 N. Kansas Expy. 05/26/2022 - Re-Inspection; Result: Active. Kara was person in charge at time of reinspection. The faucets had been replaced and were working properly at this time. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Fire & Ice Restaurant, Oasis Conv. Ctr. 05/26/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Priority Violations Found: 1. Observed multiple potentially hazardous foods (shrimp 61F, raw beef 42F, raw chicken 43F, sauce 43F) not being properly cold held at 41F or below. Corrected on site by staff lowering temperature in cold line 1, discarding the shrimp, and chilling the raw beef, raw chicken, and sauce in a different cooler. Nonpriority Violations Found: 2. Observed multiple tiles in upstairs kitchen dish area missing. Required physical facilities are keep in good repair. Observed accumulation of build-up in ice machine. Required to clean Non-food contact surfaces as needed to prevent accumulation of dirt, dust, and other debris.

Greenstay Hotel & Suites, 222 N. Ingram Mill Ave. 05/27/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

Kj Brewskies, 2216 N Packer Rd. 05/26/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 1. Observed hole in the ceiling, wall, and missing coving in the ice machine backroom and a missing tile leading under the ceiling iron boot. Required to maintain physical facilities in good repair.

Lindberg's, 318 W. Commercial St. 05/26/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Priority Violations Found: 3. Observed: Metal ladles found chipped and cracked. Education given and corrected during the inspection. Observed: Chafing fuel cans found stored above canned goods and plates. Education given and corrected during the inspection. Observed: Dented cans found stored on the shelf. Education given and corrected during the inspection. Nonpriority Violations Found: 4. Observed: No test strips to check the sanitizer concentration. Observed: Can see daylight along the top of patio door and daylight between the two exterior doors by the kitchen. Observed: Kitchen storage room shelving found not clean. Observed: Upstairs freezer door found in poor condition.

Oasis Conference Center, 2546 N Glenstone Ave. 05/26/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 1. Observed daylight shine through dock exterior door. Required exterior doors to be solid, self-closing, and tight fitting.

Ocean Zen, 4117 S. National Ave. 05/26/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 1. Observed caulking in poor repair at dish machine area.

Prime, Campus Cafe. 05/26/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 1. Observed daylight shine through door. Required that exterior doors are tight-fitting.

Sonic Drive-In, 1630 N. Glenstone Ave. 05/26/2022 - Re-Inspection; Result: Active. Previous violation was corrected before the re-inspection. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.

The Hibiscus (Red Trailer), 1838 N. Glenstone Ave. 05/26/2022 - Routine Inspection; Result: Active. No violations were observed during the inspection. 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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