Springfield spot cited for cooler troubles
RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS
A Springfield restaurant was cited for trouble with three coolers and mouse feces, according to a March 5 Springfield-Greene County Health Department food inspection report.
Steak ‘N Shake, 2760 N. Glenstone Ave., was required to discard diced tomatoes, cherries and shredded cheese when three of its coolers had issues with staying cold this week. Two of the coolers will need to be repaired or replaced, according to the March 5 report. The issues with the coolers mean that the food inspectors will need to re-inspect the facility on March 8. Additionally, mouse feces was found behind the soda dispenser and under a hand sink, according to the report.
Food inspections take place one to three times a year, depending on the type of food served, the population served, difficulty of food preparation and past history. Restaurants preparing food from raw ingredients are inspected more often “than convenience stores that serve only non-potentially hazardous foods, such as popcorn and soda,” according to the Springfield-Greene County Health Department.
Each report identifies what was happening at the establishment at that time. Consumers who want to know whether a violation is a one-time thing or a pattern are encouraged to refer to previous reports.
Issues found during inspection fall into either priority or non-priority violations. Priority violations impact the safety of the food, such as cross contamination between raw and ready-to-eat food, improper food temperature and poor personal hygiene and employee health. Multiple priority violations can lead to an establishment being shut down. Non-priority violations alone do not directly affect food safety, such as dirty floors, sticky tabletops or outside trash cans not being covered.
Here are food inspections from the past week:
Archie’s Lounge, 1817 E. Grand St., Springfield. March 1 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed pop nozzle holster have buildup on interiors along the bottom, which was corrected on site by cleaning.
Asian King Buffet, 3130 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. March 4 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. Two non-priority violations: Observed open energy drink can in dish area, which was corrected with education and by removing drink; observed sushi rice not properly marked with discard time when using time as control.
Atrium Bakery, Cox South, 3801 S. National Ave., Springfield. March 1 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed cutting boards on prep table are scored.
Banter Brewing Co., 330 W. Plainview Road, Springfield. March 1 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.
Casey’s General Store No. 2034, 703 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield. March 4 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. Three non-priority violations: Observed single-use articles still in manufacturer’s packaging stored directly on floor, education given; observed food product still in manufacturer’s packaging stored directly on floor of walk-in freezer, education given; observed tube on liquid coffee cream dispenser was longer than an inch and not cut at diagonal, which was corrected on site and education given.
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen No. 2009, 1950 E. Primrose St., Springfield. Feb. 29 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. Two non-priority violations: Observed employee preparing food on the line not wearing facial hair restraint, which was corrected at time of inspection; observed fan vent covers in walk-in cooler have excessive debris buildup.
Chicago Cheesesteak Company, 303 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield. Feb. 28 re-inspection – Result: active. Priority violation corrected prior to re-inspection. No violations noted.
Dani’s Flour Pot Bakery, 1427 E. Cherry St., Springfield. March 6 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed employee dipping dishware into sanitizer for less than 10 seconds, which was corrected on site with education and re-sanitizing dishware. No non-priority violations.
David Harrison Elementary Cafeteria, 3055 W. Kildee Lane, Springfield. Feb. 29 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.
Great American Cookies, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. Feb. 28 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited at time of inspection.
Great American Cookies Kiosk, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. Feb. 28 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited at time of inspection.
Great Escapes Beer Works LLC, 4022 S. Lone Pine Ave., Springfield. Feb. 29 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. One priority violation: Observed dish machine not properly chemically sanitizing when chlorine concentration read less than 10 parts per million, so a re-inspection will be performed. No non-priority violations.
Greenstay, 3370 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield. Feb. 29 routine inspections – Result: active. No violations noted.
Gunny’s Mill, 1414 W. Farm Road 102, Springfield. March 1 routine inspection – Result: permitted with reinspection. Re-inspection scheduled for March 4 to recheck prep cooler temperature. One priority violation: Observed prep cooler running at 43 degrees Fahrenheit to 47 degrees Fahrenheit, corrected by employee discarding food from upper and lower sections of prep cooler. Re-inspection required. Two non-priority violations: Observed ice machine chute was dirty, which is a repeat violation; observed kitchen hand-washing sink inaccessible at start of inspection, which is a repeat violation.
Gunny’s Mill, 1414 W. Farm Road 102, Springfield. March 4 re-inspection – Result: active. Re-inspection conducted to check cold holding for prep cooler, which is now at 39 degrees to 40 degrees. No violations noted.
Haruno Japanese Sushi Bar & Grill, 3044 S. Fremont Ave., Springfield. March 4 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. One priority violation: Observed grill cooler not properly cold-holding chicken (44 degrees) and salmon (44 degrees), which was corrected by relocating items to new cooler. Reinspection required. No non-priority violations.
Harvest Restaurant, 8011 E. State Highway AD, Rogersville. Feb. 29 routine inspection – Result: active. Two priority violations: 1. Observed raw shell quail eggs stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler and raw chicken stored on same sheet pan as beef in packages, which was corrected by moving eggs to bottom egg storage area and separating beef and chicken and sanitizing sheet pan. 2. Observed two packages of raw vacuum-packed chicken stored in walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler, which was voluntarily discarded. A Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point approved by regulatory authority must be in place prior to vacuum packaging; owner agrees to stop vacuum packaging. Two non-priority violations: Observed consumer advisory is not asterisked at bottom of menus and on products that are undercooked such as beef, which will be corrected by adding asterisks in future as menus are printed weekly; observed no hot water at women’s restroom faucet, however hot water at all other hand sinks, three-vat sinks and dish machine.
Hinode Japanese Steakhouse, 4301 S. National Ave., Springfield. March 1 re-inspection – Result: active. Priority and core items corrected: Wiping cloth solutions at 200 ppm quat as manufacturer requires; test strips available for chlorine dish machine. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: No parasite destruction letter on-site for sushi fish. Manager has messaged seafood supplier.
Hy-Vee - Starbucks, 1720 W. Battlefield Road, Springfield. March 1 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.
Ichiban Buffet, 625 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. March 4 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. Two non-priority violations: Observed raw chicken stored above ready-to-eat chicken in kitchen fridge, which was corrected by moving raw chicken to safe location; observed walk-in cooler walls and shelves cleaning frequency needs to be increased due to accumulation of mold and dust.
Inner Circle Vodka Bar, 319 W. Walnut St. Springfield. Feb. 28 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed eight spray bottles in chemical storage without labeling, which was corrected by identifying and labeling four as sanitizer and discarding remaining four. One non-priority violation: Observed far right set of pop dispensers have buildup inside nozzles and inside holsters.
Jersey Mike’s Subs, 1008 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield. Feb. 29 re-inspection – Result: active. Priority and core items corrected: Small prep cooler and deli case holding below 41 degrees; floors clean. No violations noted.
Kentucky Fried Chicken, 726 W. Kearney St., Springfield. Feb. 28 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed grease and food buildup on kitchen floors, storage room and shelves near breading station.
La Dona LLC, 5360 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. Feb. 4 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed beef in steam well at 105 degrees, which was discarded. No non-priority violations.
La Paloma Mexican Grill, 3014 E. Sunshine St., Springfield. Feb. 29 re-inspection – Result: active. Priority violations corrected prior to re-inspection: Grill drawer cooler cold holding at or below 41 degrees; food items cooled from day before were temping below 41 degrees. No violations noted.
Limitless Springfield, 323 E. Walnut St., Springfield. March 1 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during inspection.
Little Caesars Pizza, 615 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield. March 4 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. Five non-priority violations: Observed sunlight through back exterior door; observed mops stored in mop sink; observed no sanitizer test kit; observed floors, walls, ceilings, shelves and walk-in cooler vents and ceiling were not clean; observed employee restroom door located in kitchen area was broken and not self-closing.
Lovecraft Farms, 2463 W. Sunshine St., Springfield. Feb. 29 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. No non-priority violations.
McBride Elementary School, 5005 S. Farm Road 135, Springfield. March 3 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.
Mexican Villa South, 2755 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. Feb. 28 re-inspection – Result: active. Priority violations corrected prior to re-inspection: Cooler will not be used any more; queso warmer temping higher than 135 degrees; dish machine sanitizer tested correctly. No violations noted.
Next Stop, 168 E. U.S. Highway 60 East, Republic. Feb. 28 routine inspection – Result: permitted with reinspection. Discussed providing mop sink since mop sink is currently used for hand-washing. One priority violation: Observed food held at temperatures below 135 degrees — chicken strips at 119 degrees, burritos at 127 degrees and corn dogs at 116 degrees. Two non-priority violations: Observed no thin-probed thermometer available; observed no hand soap at hand sink.
Ott’s Pasta Carry Out, 1437 E. Cherry St., Springfield. Feb. 28 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed can opener has dried-on food buildup, which was corrected by relocating opener to three-vat sink and soaked in soapy water before cleaning. Two non-priority violations: Observed hood has grease and dust buildup on interior, interiors of microwaves have dried food buildup, shelves in main kitchen area have dried food buildup on them; observed three-vat sink leaks underneath when water is drained.
Pasta Express, 321 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield. March 4 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited at time of inspection.
Parkview High School Gymnasium Concessions, 516 W. Meadowmere St., Springfield. Feb. 6 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted during inspection.
Pho Kim Restaurant, 3433 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. Feb. 29 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed no hot water in men’s restroom, but hot water available at all other hand-sinks in restaurant.
Pizza Ranch, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. Feb. 29 routine inspection – Result: permitted with reinspection. Two priority violations: Observed can opener not stored clean, which was corrected by washing, rinsing and sanitizing it; observed fried chicken not held at or above 135 degrees on buffet, which was corrected by placing chicken on time control and a re-inspection will occur. No non-priority violations.
Pizza Ranch, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. March 1 re-inspection – Result: active. Priority violation corrected prior to re-inspection.
Popeye’s No. 780 - HZ Ops Holdings Inc., 3195 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. Feb. 29 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. No priority violations. Three non-priority violations: Observed hot water at 61 degrees to 80 degrees in men’s and women’s restroom faucets, but hot water available all other hand-sinks in kitchen and at three-vat sink; observed three-vat sink faucet is leaking when off; observed floor under fryers in poor repair with grease and food debris getting trapped under town area and baseboard missing at wall in corner of walk-in cooler/dish room area.
Primrose Perk, 3801 S. National Ave., Springfield. March 1 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed at time of inspection.
Red’s Giant Hamburg Inc., 2301 W. Sunshine St., Springfield. Feb. 28 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. Re-inspection required to verify dish machine is repaired to sanitize properly. One priority violation: Observed sanitizer not testing in dish machine or three-vat sink, so employee will call to have both serviced. Person in charge will set up bleach sanitizer in three-vat sink manually until repairs can be made. Re-inspection required. Three nonpriority violations: 1. Observed no time marked for time as control on chicken strips or chicken patties in warmer drawers, employee said timer to discard had already gone off but food had not been thrown away. Violation corrected by voluntarily discarding chicken strips and chicken patties. 2. Observed employee washed hands in three-vat sink due to hand sink being blocked by used towels receptacle, which was corrected by moving towel receptacle. 3. Observed two door prep cooler in back of kitchen was not function. Food normally stored in that cooler was stored on ice in chest coolers on floor next to prep cooler, with food still at 41 degrees or below. Corrected by moving containers