Last week’s Springfield restaurant health code violations, May 13-17

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Here are last week’s restaurant health code violations for May 13-17.

Violations this week included flies in the kitchen and food not being stored at the proper temperature.

AMC THEATRES SPRINGFIELD 11 – CITY View History
3200 E MONTCLAIR ST SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/17/2024 2:35:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active
No violations observed during inspection
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

AVIARY BY LAVENDER FALLS – CITY View History
2144 E REPUBLIC RD SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/14/2024 8:55:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 1

• Observed: A PHF (Grits) not properly reheated, reading 105F before service. Required: PHFs are required to be reheated to 165F once cooked and cooled. Grits were reheated to 165F at the time of the inspection.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

BATTLEFIELD EAGLE STOP – CITY View History
820 E BATTLEFIELD RD SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/17/2024 9:15:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active
Discussed cleaning fan covers vents in walk-in coolers more frequently.
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

BEE-TRANSFORMED/HONEY HEAVEN – CITY View History
307 W GLENWOOD ST SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/15/2024 10:15:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active
No Violations Cited.
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

BIG WHISKEY’S REPUBLIC – REPUBLIC View History
900 N OLD TOWN AVE REPUBLIC Map it
5/16/2024 4:30:00 PM – Re-Inspection; Result: Permitted with Reinspection

Priority Violations Found: 3

• Observed: Salad dressing held at 48F in salad cooler.
• Observed: Sliced tomatoes held at 43F and salsa held a 44F in reach-in cooler.
• Observed: Diced tomatoes held at 44F and lettuce held at 44F.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

BOLTONS GENERAL STORE – COUNTY View History
7326 W STATE HIGHWAY BB WILLARD Map it
5/17/2024 2:19:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active
Facility was putting date made or opened on refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous foods, instead of the “use by date”. They plan to change that practice.

Priority Violations Found: 1

• Observed: There was a package of hot dogs with a “use by” date of 4-19-24. Staff promptly discarded it.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 1

• Observed: The floor in back storage room for where single service items are stored was not clean.

BROWN DERBY #12 DELI – CITY View History
2023 S GLENSTONE AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/15/2024 1:30:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active
No violations cited at time of inspection.
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

CASA BELLA – COUNTY View History
4610 S CAMPBELL AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/15/2024 3:20:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 3

• Observed: Raw Chicken stored above raw whole cuts of beef. Raw Chicken stored above ground beef. Raw ground beef store above raw whole cuts of beef. Education Provided. Corrected on site.
• Observed: 2 different employee drinks were stored on 2 separate cutting boards/food preparation surfaces. Education Provided. Corrected on site.
• Observed: Multiple food items such as salsa, beans, chicken, and cut lettuce not date marked. Education provided. Corrected on site.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

CHICK-FIL-A SOUTH GLENSTONE – CITY View History
935 E TRAFFICWAY ST SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/17/2024 5:05:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active
No violations observed during inspection
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT – BISTRO – CITY View History
3527 W KEARNEY ST SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/15/2024 10:15:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: Permitted with Reinspection

Priority Violations Found: 1

• Observed multiple potentially hazardous foods stored above 41F in 4 drawer under grill cooler. See temperatures list for details. Air temperature of unit at 45F. Person in charge voluntarily discarded potentially hazardous foods and called for repairs. Reinspection required to verify cooler will hold 41F or below.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE # 127 – CITY View History
2858 N GLENSTONE AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/17/2024 10:25:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 3

• Observed: X10 containers of hash browns temped between 44.0-45.0F in walk-in cooler. Manager notified and hash browns discarded. Ambient temperature of unit temped at 30.0F. Corrected on site.
• Observed: X3 slicers found stored wet under prep table and X1 pair of scissors found dirty with food debris stored on magnetic rack. Manager notified and utensils were washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Corrected on site.
• Observed: X3 spray bottles of sanitizer stored directly above gloves used for food prep in storage area. Manager notified and spray bottles were moved to a safe location. Corrected on site.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 1

• Observed: Walk-in cooler walls and shelves have build-up of mold and debris. Unit requires cleaning.

DIAMOND HEAD – REPUBLIC View History
1225 E HINES ST REPUBLIC Map it
5/15/2024 12:00:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Permitted with Reinspection

Priority Violations Found: 2

• Observed: Foods held at temperatures above 41F, Dumplings at 44F.
• Observed: Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken. Corrected at time of inspection.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

DIAMONDMART – CITY View History
2744 E CHESTNUT EXPY SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/15/2024 9:05:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 0

Nonpriority Violations Found: 1

• Observed: Ice bags filled on site were without label. Education Given. Corrected on site.

DOMINO’S PIZZA – CITY View History
538 S NATIONAL AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/17/2024 3:50:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active
No violations observed during inspection
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

DON PEDRO GRILL – CITY View History
1224 E US HIGHWAY 60 EAST REPUBLIC Map it
5/13/2024 12:00:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Permitted with Reinspection

Priority Violations Found: 1

• Observed: Refried beans held at 116F.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 1

• Observed: Boxes of food stored on floor. Corrected at time of inspection.

EL SOMBRERO – CITY View History
1529 W BATTLEFIELD RD SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/15/2024 1:50:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Permitted with Reinspection

Priority Violations Found: 3

• Observed prep cooler ambient at 55F with multiple potentially hazardous foods above 41F. Had unit adjusted to lower temp. At the end of the inspection the cooler temp was 48F. Reinspection required to verify cooler will hold 41F or below.
• Observed cook handle raw chicken, then grab tortillas to plate order without washing hands. Corrected on site.
• Observed cook brush spatulas on garbage can rim. Corrected on site by having employees wash utensils. Food was voluntarily discarded

Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

FAST-N-FRIENDLY #17 – CITY View History
2745 S KANSAS EXPY SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/17/2024 1:40:00 PM – Re-Inspection; Result: Active
Reinspection for hot holding resolved.
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

FAST-N-FRIENDLY #17 – CITY View History
2745 S KANSAS EXPY SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/14/2024 11:51:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: Permitted with Reinspection

Priority Violations Found: 2

• Observed corndog at 130 F by door of hot holding. Also observed Pizza pocket at 130 F where bulbs were out. Reinspection required to verify bulbs were replaced and hot holding is 135F or above. Foods will be on time as a control until bulbs replaced.
• Observed build up in the ice machine. Establish a more frequent cleaning schedule.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

HAMMONS FIELD DOMINOS PIZZA – CITY View History
935 E TRAFFICWAY ST SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/17/2024 5:35:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active
No violations observed during inspection
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

HORRMANN MEATS – CITY View History
1537 W BATTLEFIELD RD SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/15/2024 3:07:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active
No violations observed at the time of inspection.
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

IHOP #5339 – CITY View History
3804 S GLENSTONE OUTER RD SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/17/2024 1:35:00 PM – Re-Inspection; Result: Active
At the time of the reinspection, the reach-in cooler unit was properly maintaining temperature.
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

IHOP #5339 – CITY View History
3804 S GLENSTONE OUTER RD SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/13/2024 10:50:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: Permitted with Reinspection

Priority Violations Found: 2

• Observed: Not properly cold holding a PHF when several items found in the reach-in cooler cooler read above 43F. Required: Maintain cold PHFs at 41F or below. Items relocated and a reinspection will be performed to check reach-in cooler.
• Observed: Vegetable dicer being stored unclean next to dish machine area. Required: Food equipment shall be stored clean to sight and touch. Dicer cleaned at time of inspection.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

IHOP #5436 – CITY View History
2647 N KANSAS EXPY SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/17/2024 11:21:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active
Restaurant has maintenance that needs taken care of. These are mostly long standing issues.

Priority Violations Found: 1

• Observed: Wiping cloths were stored in a solution without any measurable quaternary ammonia. Promptly corrected by staff.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 5

• Observed: Waffle iron had substantial accumulation of debris on it.
• Observed: Several areas of floor, coving and wall had damaged tiles in kitchen, dry storage and dish washing area. Also one hand sink is loose and needs new caulking and one floor drain was draining slowly. Plans need to be made to take card of these long term issues.
• Observed: Shelving in walk-in refrigerator, walk-in freezer floor, sides of equipment and other areas were not clean.
• Observed: One faucet is broken in men’s restroom.
• Observed: Both soda fountains were not clean around the nozzles.

JACK’S ICE CREAM – CITY View History
2507 W GRAND ST SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/16/2024 12:30:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 1

• Observed motor oil, spray paint, and cleaning spray bottle with soap solution stored on top of deep freezers containing ice-cream. Given deep freezers are housing food items, they cannot be used as a work surface. Items were removed and corrected on site.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 1

• Observed deep freezer on back wall with Styrofoam insulation falling out of the lid of unit. Also observed deep freezer close to the door with broken hinges.

JIMMY JOHN’S # 3549 – CITY View History
3233 E SUNSHINE ST SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/15/2024 11:20:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 1

• Observed: Two scoops in clean dishware pile were found with encrusted debris inside the scoop and handle. Education Provided. Corrected on site.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

KORIYA – CITY View History
4121 S FREMONT AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/14/2024 2:55:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Permitted with Reinspection

Priority Violations Found: 2

• Observed: Not properly cold holding a PHF when several food items in the reach-in cooler read above 44F. Required: Maintain cold PHF at 41F or below. Items relocated to walk-in cooler. A reinspection will be performed.
• Observed: Knives not being stored clean on magnetic knife strip holder. Required: Utensils shall be stored clean to sight and touch. Knives properly cleaned at time of inspection.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

KRACKIN CAJUN SEAFOOD HOUSE – CITY View History
3644 S CAMPBELL AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/17/2024 1:35:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 1

• Observed: X2 bottles of dish soap stored directly on top of ice machine. Manager notified and both bottles of dish soap were relocated to a safe location. Corrected on site.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

LAKELAND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM – CITY View History
2323 W GRAND ST SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/16/2024 12:00:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active
No violations observed at the time of inspection.
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

LOS MICHOACANOS GARCIAS 2 – CITY View History
1779 S GLENSTONE AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/17/2024 3:45:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Permitted with Reinspection
A reinspection will occur due to multiple priority violations.

Priority Violations Found: 5

• Observed: Raw Chicken marinating sitting out on counter top tested at 60F. Education Provided. Corrected on site.
• Observed: Multiple food items inside walk in cooler not date marked. Examples include cooked ground beef, shredded chicken, and refried beans. Education Provided. Corrected on site.
• Observed: Multiple flies observed during inspection in kitchen area. PIC stated a pest control company has been contacted. Education Provided. Repeat Violation.
• Observed: Raw chicken stored above ground beef. Raw chicken stored above whole cuts of beef. Whole shell eggs stored about ready to eat vegetables. Education Provided. Repeat Violation. Corrected on site.
• Observed: Refried Beans, white queso, steak, and chorizo all had been cooling for 2.5 hours. Temperatures were recorded in temperature section. All foods improperly cooled were voluntarily discarded. Education provided. Corrected on site.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 2

• Observed: Raw ground pork packages stored on floor. Container of shredded lettuce stored on floor in walk in cooler. Education Provided. Corrected on site.
• Observed: Salsa containers and plastic bins stored on top of each other with water inside the dishware on clean dishware shelf. Education Provided. Corrected on site.

MCALISTER’S DELI – REPUBLIC View History
590 E HARRISON ST REPUBLIC Map it
5/14/2024 4:45:00 PM – Re-Inspection; Result: Active
Priority item corrected. Sanitizer at proper strength at 3-compartment sink.
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

MERCY ORTHOPEDIC FOOD SERVICE – COUNTY View History
3050 E RIVERBLUFF BLVD OZARK Map it
5/13/2024 8:10:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 1

• Observed: Open employee drink in food preparation area. Required: Employee drinks must have a lid and straw. Drink removed at the time of inspection and education provided.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

PINE GARDEN – CITY View History
1725 W SUNSHINE ST SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/14/2024 2:50:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 3

• Observed in the prep cooler, lower portion raw egg batter stored over pineapple chunks and bamboo shoots. Corrected on site.
• Observed Noodles(50F),sliced cabbage(61F) and diced tomato’s(61F) stored above fill line in prep cooler. As a result, they were not 41F or below.
• Observed build up on ice machine deflector plate. Needs consistent cleaning regiment.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

PIZZA RANCH – CITY View History
2825 S GLENSTONE AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/14/2024 4:04:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Permitted with Reinspection

Priority Violations Found: 1

• Observed: Fried chicken on buffet not being held at 135F or above. Fried chicken was voluntarily discarded. Going to try hot holding it without the grate to see if it will hold temperature. A re-inspection will occur.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 1

• Observed: Door seal in bad repair on the upright carry-out warmer.

POPEYE’S #780 – HZ OPS HOLDINGS INC. – CITY View History
3195 S CAMPBELL AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/17/2024 12:15:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 1

• Observed: Walk-in cooler to be repaired due to running temperatures between 44.0-47.0F. X8 boxes of chicken discarded that temped at 46.0F or fell directly on floor while moving product. Raw fresh chicken that temped at or below 45.0F moved to cold holders that had internal temperatures of 41.0F or below. Unit to be repaired as soon as possible. Reinspection scheduled for Monday, 5/20/24 to recheck walk-in cooler temperatures.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 1

• Observed: Large amount of grease build-up found under and behind fryers. Area to be cleaned more frequently.

PRICE CUTTER PLUS #50 STARBUCKS – CITY View History
3260 E BATTLEFIELD RD SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/20/2024 8:55:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active
No violations observed during inspection.
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

REPUBLIC EAGLE STOP – REPUBLIC View History
2804 N BROOKLINE AVE BROOKLINE Map it
5/16/2024 3:45:00 PM – Re-Inspection; Result: Permitted with Reinspection
Sanitizer is now too strong.

Priority Violations Found: 1

• Observed: Sanitizer over 500 ppm sanitizer.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

REPUBLIC EAGLE STOP – REPUBLIC View History
2804 N BROOKLINE AVE BROOKLINE Map it
5/13/2024 10:49:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: Permitted with Reinspection

Priority Violations Found: 1

• Observed: Insufficient sanitizer in 3-compartment sink.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

RESIDENCE INN – CITY View History
1303 E KINGSLEY ST SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/16/2024 8:45:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 1

• Observed: Butter and cream cheese not being held at or below 41F. Items were placed on time control to be discarded at the end of breakfast service. A re-inspection will occur.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

REY’S FAMILY RESTAURANT LLC – CITY View History
2129 W REPUBLIC RD SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/14/2024 4:00:00 PM – Re-Inspection; Result: Active
Priority item corrected. All foods held at proper temperature.
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

RIB CRIB #18 – CITY View History
1720 S CAMPBELL AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/13/2024 3:35:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 1

• Observed Cooked sausage (117) and cooked chicken (120) held in hot holding below 135 F. Items were voluntarily discarded.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 2

• Observed hand sink blocked with rag upon arrival. Later in the inspection, observed a box of soda nozzles. Hand sink must only be used to wash hands.
• Observed debris build up on the lower cold holding of the cooks line cold holding and on the racks in the walk in cooler.

SHOT SHACK – CITY View History
302 E WALNUT ST SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/17/2024 4:25:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active
No violations observed during inspection
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

SONIC DRIVE-IN – CITY View History
411 S MILLER RD WILLARD Map it
5/16/2024 11:03:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active
The fire extinguisher near back door needs recharged.

Priority Violations Found: 0

Nonpriority Violations Found: 4

• Observed: Inside of ice machine was not clean.
• Observed: Hand sink near ice machine had 68 degrees F hot water.
• Observed: Some areas of the floor have badly eroded grout.
• Observed: The floor in walk-in refrigerator, under ice machine and around racks in dry storage areas were not clean.

SONIC DRIVE-IN #6828 – CITY View History
729 W SUNSHINE ST SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/13/2024 2:10:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 0

Nonpriority Violations Found: 2

• Observed: Food grade containers found with old date marking sticker residue on the outside of the containers.
• Observed: light shield with a hole in it by the ice machine.

SUBWAY #6081 – REPUBLIC View History
1085 E US HIGHWAY 60 EAST REPUBLIC Map it
5/15/2024 9:15:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: Permitted with Reinspection

Priority Violations Found: 1

• Observed: Foods held at temperatures above 41F, Cheese at 44F and Lettuce at 44F.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

SUBWAY #32042 – CITY View History
3520 W SUNSHINE ST SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/16/2024 10:01:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active
No violations cited.
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

SUPREME KRINGLE, INC. – CITY View History
3314 S NATIONAL AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/13/2024 9:30:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

THE PRESS CAFE LLC – CITY View History
2710 S GLENSTONE AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/15/2024 11:30:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 1

• Observed: Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler. Education given. Corrected on site.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

THE ROOST BAR & GRILL #2 – CITY View History
4216 S COX AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/16/2024 12:30:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active
Discussed proper cooling methods.

Priority Violations Found: 0

Nonpriority Violations Found: 2

• Observed: Thawing frozen spinach in hand sink.
• Observed: No hot water in game room restroom.

USA INVESTMENTS MO206 – COUNTY View History
5505 S STATE HIGHWAY FF BATTLEFIELD Map it
5/17/2024 3:45:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

WAFFLE HOUSE #1431 – CITY View History
436 N WESTBYPASS BYP SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/16/2024 11:17:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 0

Nonpriority Violations Found: 2

• Observed: The shelf under front ice bin has standing water on it.
• Observed: The bottom shelf in reach-in refrigerator by soda dispenser is not clean.

WALGREENS 5286 – CITY View History
1930 W GRAND ST SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/16/2024 11:10:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active
No violations observed at time of inspection.
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

WALMART NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET #2839 DELI/BAKERY – CITY View History
444 W GRAND ST SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/15/2024 11:05:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active
No violations observed at time of inspection.
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

WILLARD CITY RECREATION CENTER – COUNTY View History
233 N STATE HIGHWAY Z WILLARD Map it
5/16/2024 1:55:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 0

Nonpriority Violations Found: 1

• Observed: There were a few sleeves of disposable cups being stored under hand sink’s drain lines. Promptly relocated at my request.

ZAXBY’S – CITY View History
540 W EL CAMINO ALTO DR SPRINGFIELD Map it
5/14/2024 3:40:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Permitted with Reinspection

Priority Violations Found: 2

• Observed: Shrimp held at 120F. Shrimp discarded.
• Observed: Foods held at temperatures above 41F in reach-in coolers.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 3

• Observed: No hand soap available at back handsink.
• Observed: Paper towels not available at back cookline hand sink.
• Observed: No individual paper towels dispensing in women’s restroom.

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