Springfield-Greene Co. food inspectors check out MSU dining halls, elementary cafeterias

With school back in session, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department's restaurant inspectors took a look at 11 establishments, including those on the Missouri State University campus, and found four priority violations among them this past week.

Greenwood Laboratory School received a priority violation for not having sanitizer in its dish machine, which was corrected on site. MSU's Garst Dining Hall was cited for two priority violations: Pom and Honey's hot holding unit not keeping food warm enough and for the deli's cold-holding unit not working properly. Those violations were corrected by plugging the hot holding unit in and by using ice baths at the deli station. Also at MSU, Queen City Soul Kitchen was cited for mac-and-cheese being below 135 degrees, which was corrected by reheating the food in the oven.

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.

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 .

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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 .

Here are food inspections from the past week:

7 Brew Coffee , 1455 W. Battlefield Road, Springfield. Aug. 26 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed almond milk on counter at 49 degrees and whole milk on counter at 51 degrees, which was corrected by placing items on time as control and education provided. No non-priority violations.

Alpha Chi Omega Sorority , 1031 E. Cherry St., Springfield. Aug. 26 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.

Arby's Roast Beef Restaurant No. 0136 , 735 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. Aug. 28 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.

Arby's Roast Beef Restaurant No. 600 , 2225 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. Aug. 26 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed employee drink stored above food contact surfaces, which was corrected on sire and education provided.

Asian Hut , 1500 E. Sunshine St., Springfield. Aug. 26 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef inside walk-in cooler, education provided and corrected on site. Two non-priority violations: Observed shredded lettuce on countertop not marked for time as control, which was corrected on site by voluntarily discarding lettuce; observed plastic bags placed over top hand sink spout and inside hand sink basin, education provided and corrected on site.

Atrium Bakery, Cox South , 3801 S. National Ave., Springfield. Aug. 28 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited during inspection.

Big Momma's Drive Thru/Queen City Soul Kitchen , 1626 N. Boonville Ave., Springfield. Aug. 23 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed milk, half and half and almond milk above 41 degrees Fahrenheit, which was corrected by voluntarily discarding items and adjusting temperature of unit. No non-priority violations.

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Big Whiskey's Republic , 900 N. Old Town Ave., Republic. Aug. 26 re-inspection – Result: risk control plan. One priority violation: Observed brie spread at 46 degrees, ham at 46 degrees and cooked ribs at 46 degrees, which were all discarded. No non-priority violations.

Blue Heron , 206 E. Commercial St., Springfield. Aug. 22 routine inspection – Result: active. Two priority violations: Observed Swiss and Provolone cheese above 41 degrees in line cooler, which were discarded and education given on proper storage; observed dish machine with 0 parts per million on bleach given no prime in line, which was corrected on site and education given. Two non-priority violations: Observed mouse feces behind water heater and in corner of storage room, education provided and feces cleaned up; observed no sanitizer strips during inspection, education given.

Boys & Girls Club - Stalnaker Unit , 1410 N. Fremont Ave., Springfield. Aug. 27 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.

Braum's Ice Cream No. 274 , 604 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. Aug. 28 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, sour cream, southwest sauce, shredded cheese and ranch above 41 degrees in Expediter cold holding unit, which was corrected by adjusting the unit and voluntarily discarding items. Two non-priority violations: Observed gap on exterior door in back of kitchen; observed worn seal on Expediter cold holding unit, education given.

Cabos Bonitos Grill & Cantina LLC , 406 S. South Ave., Springfield. Aug. 21 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed.

Charcoal Group LLC , Springfield. Aug. 22 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed not properly date marking ready-to-eat potentially hazardous foods with the 7 day discard date, which was corrected at time of inspection. No non-priority violations.

Chipotle Mexican Grill No. 1050 , 3356 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. Aug. 23 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. Re-inspection scheduled for Aug. 28. Two priority violations: Observed ambient and air temperatures ranged from 46 degrees to 55 degrees in one-door stainless cold holder, one batch of chicken and steak voluntarily discarded due to temping above 41 degrees; observed four knives found stored dirty with food debris on magnetic rack, which was corrected on site by washing, rinsing and sanitizing knives. One non-priority violation: Observed leak in plumbing line at three-vat sink, which has a work order in place for repair.

Cielito Lindo , 3530 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. Aug. 22 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.

Club Rodeo , 2032 W. Bennett St., Springfield. Aug. 23 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed raw shell eggs and raw beef stored above lemons and limes in two-door stainless fridge, which was corrected on site. No non-priority violations.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store No. 127 , 2858 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. Aug. 28 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed.

Fazoli's , 2055 E. Independence St., Springfield. Aug. 23 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed dish machine not properly chemically sanitizing due to chlorine supply being empty, which was corrected on site. No non-priority violations.

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Gailey's Breakfast Cafe , 220 E. Walnut St., Springfield. Aug. 23 re-inspection – Result: active. No violations found during re-inspection.

Go Cong Delish LLC , 2101 W. Chesterfield Blvd., Springfield. Aug. 26 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. Two non-priority violations: Observed buildup of dirt and grease on walls throughout back of kitchen; observed shelving with bare wood in back of kitchen.

Greenwood Laboratory School , 1024 E. Harrison St., Springfield. Aug. 26 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed sanitizer not detected for mechanical dish machine. which was corrected on site. One non-priority violations: Observed sanitizer test strips onsite are expired.

Heitz House , 811 S. Holland Ave., Springfield. Aug. 26 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during inspection.

Hong Kong Inn No. 1 , 1632 E. Sunshine St., Springfield. Aug. 21 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.

IHOP No. 5339 , 3804 S. Glenstone Outer Road, Springfield. Aug. 23 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. One priority violation: Observed cut tomatoes at 50 degrees and sour cream at 53 degrees in make table, which will not be used for potentially hazardous food until it is fixed. No non-priority violations.

Imo's Pizza , 600 S. Pickwick Ave., Springfield. Aug. 21 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed slicer had large amount of old food debris present on blade and equipment surface, which was corrected on site and education provided. No non-priority violations.

Jefferies School , 4051 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield. Aug. 26 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.

La Hacienda , 1370 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. Aug. 28 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. Two non-priority violations: Observed shelf above three-vat sink is pressed wood with paint starting to fade and chip; observed container with single service items inside, such as lids, was dirty, which was corrected by voluntarily discarding single service items and education provided.

Lucy's Chinese Food , 3330 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. Aug. 21 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed bucket full of raw chicken sitting directly on top of raw chicken in cardboard box in walk-in cooler, which was corrected by voluntarily discarding chicken.

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Springfield Kitchen , 5904 S. Southwood Road, Springfield. Aug. 23 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed open employee drink in food preparation area, which was corrected by removing drink and providing education. No non-priority violations.

Metropolitan Grill , 2931 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield. Aug. 26 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. Two non-priority violations: Observed no paper towels at the hand sink in bar, education given and corrected on site; observed bleach test strips expired as of July 2023, education given.

MSU - Blair-Shannon Dining Center No. 23683 , 1001 E. Madison St., Springfield. Aug. 22 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed.

MSU - Chick-Fil-A , 901 S. National Ave., Springfield. Aug. 22 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during inspection.

MSU - Einstein Brothers Bagels No. 41285 , 851 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway, Springfield. Aug. 22 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during inspection.

MSU - Garst Dining Hall , 1014 E. Cherry St., Springfield. Aug. 26 routine inspection – Result: active. Two priority violations: Observed rice and chicken in hot holding unit at Pom and Honey station were below 135 degrees and rice and lentils below 135 degrees, which was corrected on site by reheating products to 165 degrees; observed multiple food items at deli station were above 41 degrees, cold-holding unit was not working properly, which was corrected on site by transferring products that were on the line for less than three hours to ice baths. One non-priority violation: Observed cold well unit not working at deli station, error message and no cold air being dispensed, and holding unit at Pom and Honey unable to keep foods above 135 degrees, corrected on site by plugging in Cambro unit being used for hot foods at Pom and Honey station and ice baths at deli station along with backup units.

MSU - Panda Express , 901 S. National Ave., Springfield. Aug. 22 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed.

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MSU - Queen City Soul Kitchen , 1110 E. Madison St., Springfield. Aug. 26 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed mac and cheese in steam well two holding below 135 degrees, which was corrected by reheating in oven. No non-priority violations.

N'Joy Thai Streetfood LLC , Springfield. Aug. 21 re-inspection. All priority violations have been corrected.

One2Five , Greene County. Aug. 23 routine inspection – Result: active. Two priority violations: Observed bratwurst in hot holding below 135 degrees, which was corrected on site and education given; observed cooked chicken and sliced mozzarella in upper line cooler above 41 degrees, which was corrected on site and education given. No non-priority violations.

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt , 1368 E. Republic Road, Springfield. Aug. 27 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.

Ovations Soccer Stand , 901 S. National Ave., Springfield. Aug. 26 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed.

Pappy's Place BBQ , 943 N. Main Ave., Springfield. Aug. 21 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed shelled eggs over relish, corrected on site and education given. No non-priority violations.

Parkview High School Cafeteria , 516 W. Meadowmere St., Springfield. Aug. 23 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed exterior door to kitchen break area can see daylight along bottom, education given.

Schlotzsky's , 1316 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. Aug. 27 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. Four non-priority violations: Observed frosting and caramel not dated, which was corrected on site and education given; observed spatula chipping and two Cambros with cracks, which were voluntarily discarded and education given; observed debris buildup in ice machine, education given and re-inspection date set; observed cut lettuce and cut tomato above 41 degrees, education given and re-inspection date set. Four non-priorities: Observed pizza at room temperature with no time or temperature log, which was corrected on site and education given; observed missing ceiling tile in kitchen area, education given; observed gap in exterior door at back of kitchen, education given; observed debris buildup on floor in walk-in cooler and on fan blowing on bread rack, education given.

Seoul Oriental Market , 3165 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. Aug. 23 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed raw shell eggs stored directly over kimchi in two-door glass fridge, which was corrected on site by moving eggs.

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Shady Dell School , 2757 E. Division St., Springfield. Aug. 27 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.

Sonic Drive-In , 2935 E. Sunshine St., Springfield. Aug. 26 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. Three non-priority violations: Observed employee drink stored over single-service straws and employee drink stored above single-service hamburger containers, which was corrected on site and education provided; observed fryer oil and waste dumped down mop sink and mop sink plumbing is no longer functioning, education provided and Fats, Oil and Greases notified; observed multiple areas with debris buildup, walk-in freezer has buildup inside and along walls, grease buildup present in cook station, ice machine storage utensils have buildup, education provided.

Sonic Drive-In , 2605 W. Republic Road, Springfield. Aug. 26 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. Two priority violations: Observed sliced tomatoes at 55 degrees and cheese at 50 degrees; observed mayo at 47 degrees, lettuce at 49 and sliced tomatoes at 47 degrees in prep cooler, which was discarded. One non-priority violation: Observed mold growth on inside wall of ice machine.

Springfield Skateland , 5163 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. Aug. 21 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.

Sushi Village , 1440 W. Republic Road, Springfield. Aug. 22 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. Three priority violations: Observed eggs at 48 degrees, salad mix at 50 degrees and tofu at 52 degrees in walk-in cooler, which had an ambient temperature of 48 degrees, so food was discarded and re-inspection scheduled; observed mayo-based sauce at 57 degrees, which was discarded; observed opened crab meat and cream cheese do not have discard dates, which was corrected at time of inspection. No non-priority violations.

Sushi Village , 1440 W. Republic Road, Springfield. Aug. 23 re-inspection at noon – Result: permitted with re-inspection. Unit had been fixed but temperature will still above 60 degrees. No violations noted.

Sushi Village , 1440 W. Republic Road, Springfield. Aug. 23 re-inspection at 5 p.m. – Result: active. Conducted re-inspection. Unit was down to 45 degrees, inspector instructed them not to use it until 41 degrees or below, compliance check set for Monday. No violations noted.

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Sushi Village , 1440 W. Republic Road, Springfield. Aug. 23 re-inspection at 5:30 p.m. – Result: permitted with re-inspection. "When I came back, they said they had replaced a part but the compressor was bad so they would have to replace it tomorrow. They asked me to come back tomorrow around 12:00." No violations noted.

Team Taco , 1454 E. Cherry St., Springfield. Aug. 21 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.

The Big Slice , 4126 S. Kansas Expressway, Springfield. Aug. 23 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.

The Wheelhouse , 1845 E. Sunshine St., Springfield. Aug. 26 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed rice at 82 degrees after cooling inside walk-in cooler, which was corrected by voluntarily discarding rice and education provided. No non-priority violations.

Wingstop , 2718 N. Kansas Expressway, Springfield. Aug. 22 routine inspection – Result: active. Discussed making sure that trash can by front hand sink is pushed back and to the side to make access to hand sink more convenient. No priority violations. Two non-priority violations: Observed the soap dispenser at front hand sink is broken; observed the cold water faucet at mop sink is not operational.

Susan Szuch reports on health and food for the Springfield News-Leader. Follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @szuchsm. Story idea? Email her at sszuch@gannett.com.

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