Last week’s Springfield restaurant health code violations, July 8-12

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Here are last week’s Springfield restaurant health code violations for July 8-12.

AIRHOST OZARK (PRE-SECURITY) – CITY View History
2300 N AIRPORT BLVD SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/9/2024 10:45:00 AM – Re-Inspection; Result: Active
Both refrigerators were running below 41 degrees F at this time.
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

BAIR’S ALL-AMERICAN SPORTS GRILL – CITY View History
3821 S CAMPBELL AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/8/2024 4:15:00 PM – Re-Inspection; Result: Active
Reinspection conducted. Both cold holding units have been repaired and are now producing temperatures below 41.0F. No other concerns at this time.
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

BIG EASY GRILL – CITY View History
3641 E SUNSHINE ST SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/9/2024 1:30:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 0

Nonpriority Violations Found: 2

• Observed: Debris build up in the bar reach in cooler. More consistent cleaning is needed. Education given.
• Observed: Expired sanitizer test kit at the bar (12-23). Education given.

BINGO EMPORIUM – CITY View History
2345 W CATALPA ST SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/8/2024 5:35:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 0

Nonpriority Violations Found: 2

• Observed: Sides and back of fryer and grill as well as the floor under this equipment has a substantial amount of grease and food debris built-up. Areas need cleaned before next regular inspection.
• Observed: Mouse droppings found on floor of storage area. Area to be cleaned and sanitized and pest control service frequency to increase.

BREAK TIME #3137 – COUNTY View History
121 S STATE HIGHWAY 125 STRAFFORD Map it
7/10/2024 12:00:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active
No violations observed during inspection
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

BUCKINGHAM SMOKEHOUSE BARBQ – CITY View History
2002 S CAMPBELL AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/11/2024 10:40:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 1

• Observed: Made in house horseradish sauce found without date labeling. Education given and corrected on site.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 1

• Observed: Hot hold cabinet door seal located near the prep line found damaged. Education given.

BUFFALO WILD WINGS -PATTON SPRINGFIELD OPCO LLC – CITY View History
900 E BATTLEFIELD RD SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/9/2024 2:05:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Permitted with Reinspection
Reinspection currently scheduled for 7/15/24 to recheck three-compartment sink sanitizer capabilities

Priority Violations Found: 2

• Observed: Sink and surface sanitizer solution not registering on test strips at three compartment sink. Manager notified and staff will be using dishwasher chlorine sanitizer for sanitizing functions. A reinspection is currently scheduled for 7/15/24 to recheck sanitizer at three compartment sink.
• Observed: Vegetable slicer and frying scoop found stored dirty with food debris on drying rack. Manager notified and slicer was voluntarily discarded and frying scoop was washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Corrected on site.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 1

• Observed: Bucket filled with sanitizer solution stored directly above to-go containers near kitchen area. Manager notified and sanitizer bucket was relocated to a safe area. Corrected on site.

CASEY’S GENERAL STORE #1058 – REPUBLIC View History
604 N MAIN ST REPUBLIC Map it
7/8/2024 5:08:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active
Discussed cleaning kitchen more thoroughly and requirement for hats or hair nets on food prep employees.
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

CASEY’S GENERAL STORE #2034 – CITY View History
703 S SCENIC AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/8/2024 10:00:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 1

Observed: Liquid cleaners found stored above tobacco products and paper towels in storage room. Education given and corrected on site.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 2

Observed: Tube on liquid coffee cream dispenser found longer than one inch. Repeat violation and education given.

Observed: Area around ice chute and soda nozzles on soda machine found not clean. Education given

CASHEW STATION – CITY View History
620 E BATTLEFIELD RD SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/12/2024 12:10:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active
No violations cited during inspection.
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT – CITY View History
1360 E REPUBLIC RD SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/8/2024 12:40:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 0

Nonpriority Violations Found: 4

• Observed: Baked beans cooling on stove top without acceptable method. Baked beans temped between 115.0F-125.0F. Manager notified and baked beans were placed in walk-in cooler to cool under refrigeration. Corrected on site.
• Observed: Hole in wall in back dining area restroom. Hole in wall to be patched/repaired by next regular inspection.
• Observed: Vent hood has a good amount of dust accumulation. Vent hood to be cleaned by next regular inspection.
• Observed: Gap still present at bottom and sides of back door. Door should be tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Door needs repaired by next regular inspection. Repeat violation.

ELKS LODGE #409 – CITY View History
2223 E BENNETT ST SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/8/2024 4:10:00 PM – Re-Inspection; Result: Active
All previous cold holding violations for the walk in cooler have been corrected.
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

GATHER’N PLACE – CITY View History
2931 E CHESTNUT EXPY SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/9/2024 5:10:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 3

• Observed: Dish machine with no prime, resulting in no dispersal of bleach. Education given. Corrected on site.
• Observed: Several ready to eat, potentially hazardous food items not dated in cold holding (sliced ham, cooked bacon, gravy, pickles, fried chicken). Education given. Corrected on site.
• Observed: Can opener found with debris. Education given. Corrected on site. Observed knifes put up for use found to not be clean. Education given. Corrected on site. Observed soda gun and gun holder found to not be clean. Education given. Corrected on site.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 3

• Observed: Test strips expired (12/23). Education given.
• Observed: Mice feces in closet. Education given. Discussed having feces cleaned up and adjusting pest management schedule accordingly to address issue.
• Observed: Uncovered food items (fried chicken, gravy, cooked corn, mashed potatoes, and pickles) in the walk in cooler. Walk in cooler has water dripping and hitting the fan, resulting in a mist over food items. Education given. Corrected on site.

GRANT BEACH POOL CONCESSION – CITY View History
1300 E GRAND ST SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/10/2024 1:45:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active
No Violations Cited.
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

HARTER HOUSE, DELI/MEAT STRAFFORD – COUNTY View History
421 E OLD ROUTE 66 STRAFFORD Map it
7/10/2024 9:15:00 AM – Re-Inspection; Result: Active
No violations observed during inspection.
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

HOMEWOOD SUITES – CITY View History
4340 S NATIONAL AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/12/2024 8:40:00 AM – Re-Inspection; Result: Active
Violations had been corrected prior to re-inspection. Units were both cold holding at or below 41F during re-inspection.
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

JADE EAST II – CITY View History
2435 S CAMPBELL AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/8/2024 2:00:00 PM – Re-Inspection; Result: Active
All previous priority violations have been corrected.
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN – CITY View History
1808 W BATTLEFIELD RD SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/11/2024 11:05:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 1

• Observed: Mold growth seen on multiple soda machine dispensing units. Manager notified and dispensing units were cleaned and sanitized. Corrected on site.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

KUM & GO #1484 – CITY View History
1211 W SUNSHINE ST SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/8/2024 3:10:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 0

Nonpriority Violations Found: 1

• Observed: Front and side exterior doors you can see daylight along the bottom. Education given.

LONG JOHN SILVERS SEAFOOD – CITY View History
2236 N GLENSTONE AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/8/2024 3:19:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 0

Nonpriority Violations Found: 1

• Observed: A few areas of floor in walk-in refrigerator and under soda dispenser as well as one cabinet were not clean.

MANSION AT ELFINDALE – CITY View History
1701 S FORT AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/11/2024 3:33:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active
No violations.
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

MARGE, LLC – CITY View History
319 E WALNUT ST SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/11/2024 1:50:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active
No violations observed during inspection
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

MASO KITCHEN BAR – CITY View History
3653 E SUNSHINE ST SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/11/2024 4:50:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 4

• Observed plates stored in Coca Cola cooler found to not be clean. Education given. Corrected on site. Observed meat slicer found soiled from previous days use. Education given. Corrected on site. Observed both bar soda guns found to not be clean. Education given. Corrected on site.
• Observed chicken wings cooked the day prior not dated. Education given. Corrected on site.
• Observed unlabeled spray bottle with bleach solution. Education given. Corrected on site.
• Observed bleach solution exceeding 200 parts per million. Education given. Corrected on site.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 5

• Observed leak in the roof in the kitchen area. Education given. Observed leak under bar below bar taps. Education given.
• Observed no probe thermometer to monitor food temperature and final cooking temperature. Education given.
• Observed no test strips for kitchen. Education given. Corrected on site.
• Observed debris build up in the walk in cooler (floors, walls, ceiling and storage racks). Education given.
• Observed non food grade screws (deck screws) used to hold ice machine guard. Education given.

MCALISTER’S – CITY View History
2300 N AIRPORT BLVD SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/9/2024 11:07:00 AM – Re-Inspection; Result: Active
Front display cooler was running 41 degrees F. Continue to keep a close watch over temperature in this unit.
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

MERCY SPRINGFIELD CAFETERIA – CITY View History
1235 E CHEROKEE ST SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/10/2024 12:00:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 1

• Observed: Scoop stored in clean dish area had visible food debris on the neck of the spoon. Education Provided. Corrected on site.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

MEXICAN VILLA EAST – CITY View History
1337 E SUNSHINE ST SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/12/2024 2:15:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active
No Violations Cited.
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

MISSOURI FARMHOUSE CAFE LLC – CITY View History
1537 N GLENSTONE AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/10/2024 8:30:00 AM – Re-Inspection; Result: Active
No violations observed during inspection.
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

MUNDOS LATIN RESTAURANT LLC – CITY View History
2550 S CAMPBELL AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/10/2024 4:45:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 3

• Observed: Multiple dented cans present in storage location on top of cooler. Education provided. Corrected on site. Cans voluntarily set aside to return to vendor.
• Observed: Prep Cooler tested at 68F for ambient air. Pico tested at 65F. All potentially hazardous foods inside the cooler were voluntarily discarded. Education Provided. Reinspection Required.
• Observed: Knives hanging on knife rack had visible food debris on knife blade and handle. Education Provided. Corrected on site.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

NICOLA’S RISTORANTE – CITY View History
3631 E SUNSHINE ST SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/12/2024 2:30:00 PM – Re-Inspection; Result: Active
All cold holding 41F or less. Temperature issue resolved.
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

NICOLA’S RISTORANTE – CITY View History
3631 E SUNSHINE ST SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/11/2024 8:15:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Permitted with Reinspection

Priority Violations Found: 2

• Observed: Spray bottle unlabeled with sanitizer. Education given. Corrected on site.
• Observed: All cold holding units were unable to hold 41F or less other than the walk in cooler. This could possibly be from air conditioning unit down. Multiple items were voluntarily discarded. Reinspection date set.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 4

• Observed: Multiple food items stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Education given.
• Observed: Debris build up in the walk in cooler on the floors, walls, ceiling, and storage racks. Education given.
• Observed: Expired test strips at the bar (4-2012) an no test strips for the kitchen. Education given.
• Observed: No thermometer for cooks use. Education given.

NIJI SUSHI BAR & GRILL – CITY View History
3938 S LONE PINE AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/8/2024 12:10:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

NONNA’S ITALIAN AMERICAN CAFE – CITY View History
306 S SOUTH AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/11/2024 5:35:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 1

• Observed: Flat of raw shell eggs stored over raw vegetables in walk in coolerCorrected on site: Eggs relocated to box on bottom shelf.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 5

• Observed: Ragu and marinara sauce cooling in large plastic containers in walk in cooler. Corrected on site: Product transferred to shallower metal pans
• Observed: Beef cooling in large metal pans with foil partially pulled back from one side in walk in cooler
• Observed: Both make tables, reach in cooler and walk in cooler do not have thermometers located inside to reach ambient temperatures.
• Observed: Seal on left door of make table 1 (Across from oven) has pulled away from door and is damaged
• Observed: Several pieces of tile missing on wall between make table 1 and the oven

ORANGE LEAF FROZEN YOGURT – CITY View History
1011 S GLENSTONE AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/9/2024 3:10:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 0

Nonpriority Violations Found: 1

• Observed: Sanitizer bucket, scrub pads, and scrub brush stored inside hand sink. Education provided. Corrected on site.

PANERA BREAD – CITY View History
4100 S CAMPBELL AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/12/2024 11:15:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: Permitted with Reinspection
A reinspection is currently scheduled for Monday, 7/15/24 to recheck prep table #3 cold holding temperatures.

Priority Violations Found: 1

• Observed: Hard boiled eggs temped at 47.0F and cut strawberries temped at 46.0F in lower portion of prep table #3. Both items were voluntarily discarded by manager. Manager moved food from top portion of prep table to walk-in cooler to ensure that food remains at 41.0F or below. A reinspection is currently scheduled for Monday, 7/15/24 to recheck that unit is repaired and producing temperatures at or below 41.0F.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 1

• Observed: Mouse carcass found in cabinet under soda dispenser. Manager notified and mouse will be sanitarily discarded post inspection. Corrected on-site.

PASTA EXPRESS – CITY View History
3250 E BATTLEFIELD RD SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/9/2024 3:15:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 0

Nonpriority Violations Found: 2

• Observed debris build up in lower Vulcan oven. Education given.
• Observed Atosa line cold holding missing a screw on the middle lid, hindering to close effectively. Education given. Received commitment from management that it will be fixed this week. Observed 2 loose floor tiles by the dish machine. Education given.

SAM’S CLUB #8296 CAFE/SNACK BAR – CITY View History
3660 E SUNSHINE ST SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/11/2024 12:00:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 0

Nonpriority Violations Found: 1

• Observed expired test strips (6-15-24). Education given.

SAM’S CLUB #8296 MEAT/ROTISSERIE/RETAIL – CITY View History
3660 E SUNSHINE ST SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/11/2024 1:30:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 0

Nonpriority Violations Found: 2

• Observed hand sink blocked in the Rotisserie prep area. Education given. Corrected on site.
• Observed gap on the bottom of exterior door (North Emergency Exit by Receiving). Education given.

SONIC DRIVE-IN – CITY View History
210 W BATTLEFIELD RD SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/11/2024 9:40:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 1

• Observed: Cherries temped at 49.0F at ice cream prep table. Manager notified and cherries were discarded. Going forward, cherries will be placed in lower cold holding unit below ice cream prep table. Corrected on site.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

STRAFFORD SENIOR CENTER – COUNTY View History
201 W BUMGARNER BLVD STRAFFORD Map it
7/10/2024 10:20:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active
No violations observed during inspection
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

TACO BELL #018354 – CITY View History
601 S NATIONAL AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/11/2024 12:25:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active
No violations observed during inspection
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

TACO BELL #036223 – CITY View History
2047 E INDEPENDENCE ST SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/9/2024 3:00:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

THE DIVE ON PATTON – CITY View History
313 S PATTON AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/11/2024 7:25:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 1

• Observed: Employee cutting lemon and lime wedges with bare hands.Corrected on site: Food items voluntarily discarded in trash and education provided, employee donned gloves before resuming cutting.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 2

• Observed: Several sleeves of single use cups sitting on floor next to the ice machine; several sleeves of single use shot cups on floor behind main bar area.
• Observed: Seal on bottom of right door of reach in cooler is pulling away from the door

THE WOK ON SCENIC – CITY View History
4153 S SCENIC AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/9/2024 3:48:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active

Priority Violations Found: 2

• Observed: Ragoon held at 120F. Temperature correction made at time of inspection.
• Observed: Chicken held at 127F. Temperature correction made at time of inspection.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

TIE & TIMBER BEER CO. – CITY View History
1451 E CHERRY ST SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/9/2024 2:30:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active
No Violations Cited.
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

TOADALLY TASTY SHAVED ICE LLC – CITY View History
Map it
7/9/2024 4:51:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active
They were setting up at Walnut Grove Farmers Market. No violations observed
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

USA CONVENIENCE STORE – CITY View History
1605 E KEARNEY ST SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/10/2024 4:15:00 PM – Re-Inspection; Result: Active
Cold holding issue is resolved. Observed walk in cooler at 40F.
Priority Violations Found: 0
Nonpriority Violations Found: 0

USA CONVENIENCE STORE – CITY View History
1605 E KEARNEY ST SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/9/2024 11:45:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: Permitted with Reinspection

Priority Violations Found: 1

• Observed several potentially hazardous food items (Chocolate milk, milk, orange juice) held in the walk in cooler above 41F. Education given. All PHF items were voluntarily discarded. Follow up inspection set for cold holding temperature. No PHF items will be stocked in the walk in cooler until follow up inspection is completed.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 4

• Observed no soap at the hand sink. Education given. Observed no soap in the men’s restroom. Education given.
• Observed no disposable paper towels or dryer at hand sink. Education given.
• Observed several single service articles (Styrofoam cups) washed and air drying at the 3 bay sink. Education given. Items voluntarily discarded. Corrected on site.
• Observed no sanitizer test kits. Education given.

WENDY’S #1061 – CITY View History
4939 W CHESTNUT EXPY SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/12/2024 4:17:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Permitted with Reinspection
A reinspection will be made on or after 7/17/24 to check for correction of the priority violations. Facility had a few ceiling tiles that were still needing replaced from water damage, roof had just been repaired according to staff.

Priority Violations Found: 3

• Observed: There was a hose attached at mop sink without a back flow preventer. This violations continues to come up inspection after inspection. Repeat violation
• Observed: Numerous salads that are prepared in establishment, which are kept 48 hours were not labeled with “use by” dates.
• Observed: The quaternary ammonia jug was empty and none was showing up on test strip at 3 vat sink. Promptly corrected by staff going and getting another container and manually setting up sink.

Nonpriority Violations Found: 4

• Observed: The floor in walk-in refrigerator, by drive up window, and some areas in back area; as well as tables in dining room were not clean.
• Observed: The area around self-service drink dispenser heads and ones by drive through were not clean as well as lower portion of the soda dispensers.
• Observed: There were several boxes of food being stored on the floor of walk-in freezer.
• Observed: There were several boxes of single service food containers and gloves being stored directly on the floor.

WHITE OAK STATION #61 – CITY View History
650 W KEARNEY ST SPRINGFIELD Map it
7/12/2024 9:20:00 AM – Re-Inspection; Result: Active
Walk-in cooler is still not producing temperatures of 41.0F or below. Potentially hazardous foods are still not being cold held inside of unit. Owner will notify the health department once repairs have been made to unit.

Priority Violations Found: 0

Nonpriority Violations Found: 1

• Observed: Walk-in cooler is still not producing temperatures of 41.0F or below. Potentially hazardous foods are still not being cold held inside of unit. Owner will notify the health department once repairs have been made to unit.

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