Few Greene Co. food establishments require re

Out of 56 routine food inspections performed this week, only 10 establishments will need a re-inspection.

The majority of restaurants requiring re-inspection had issues with keeping food at the proper temperature, according to the Springfield-Greene County Health Department's food inspection reports.

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.

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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 last week:

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Arris' Pizza - Republic, 738 E. U.S. Highway 60 East, Republic. April 25 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. Discussed storing box of single-service lids six inches off floor and handwashing sign requirement. One priority violation: Observed foods overfilled in containers and held at temperatures above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in large prep cooler. Food discarded. One non-priority violation: Observed warm meat sauced and placed in deep containers and covered being stored in walk-in cooler. Placed in shallow pans to continue cooling at proper rate.

Airhost Ozark (Pre-security), 2300 N. Airport Blvd., Springfield. April 27 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed basket of plastic silverware set out for self service with handles of utensils not all pointing out. Removed basket from customer self-service area.

Bambu Vietnamese Cuisine, 1338 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield. April 25 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed open employee drink cup in food preparation area. Drink was removed and education was provided.

Campbell Elementary, 506 S. Grant St., Springfield. April 27 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.

Casa Bella II, 300 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield. April 20 re-inspection – Result: active. At time of re-inspection, all issues had been corrected.

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Cesar's Old Mexico, LLC, 2627 E. Sunshine St., Springfield. April 24 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted at time of inspection.

Char, 1620 E. Republic Road, Springfield. April 20 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. Three priority violations: 1. Observed multiple potentially hazardous foods in prep coolers not being held at or below 41 degrees. Foods were voluntarily discarded and coolers received maintenance during inspection. 2. Observed numerous potentially hazardous foods in walk-in cooler not being held at or below 41 degrees. Items were voluntarily discarded and the cooler received maintenance during the inspection. 3. Observed can opener, fruit slicer, meat slicer and other food contact surfaces not found clean. Corrected on site. One non-priority violation: Observed floors, walls, handles on coolers and fans in coolers were not clean. Education given.

College Street Cafe, 1622 W. College St., Springfield. April 26 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed test strips on-hand had been wet and were no longer usable.

Cooper Park Concession - Baseball, 2501 E. Pythian St., Springfield. April 25 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited during inspection.

Creasian, 501 W. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield. April 26 visit to conduct food school – result: inspection passed.

DNA, 2253 E. Olive Court, Springfield. April 21 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during inspection.

Eagle Stop, 652 S. Hunt Road, Willard. April 21 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. Two non-priority violations: Observed a few bags of chips in hand sink, which were removed; observed condensation line outside of walk-in refrigerator is leaking and running back into the walk-in refrigerator.

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El Cafecito, 2462 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. April 26 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. Three non-priority violations: 1. Observed chorizo at 58 degrees, raw bacon at 55 degrees in shallow pan of ice next to stovetop was not marked for time as a control. Education provided, items discarded and corrected on site. 2. Observed employee drink with no lid stored in food prep area. Education provided and corrected on site. 3. Observed large package of raw meat was placed inside plastic container and set out at room temperature to thaw. Education provided.

El Charro Mexican Restaurant, 1668 E. U.S. Highway 60 East, Republic. April 24 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. Three non-priority violations: Observed missing floor tiles throughout kitchen; observed missing and loose mop board covering in dish room area; observed cleaned dishes in hand-washing sink.

El Puente Mexican Restaurant, 1111 E. Republic Road, Springfield. April 24 routine inspection – Result: active. Two priority violations: 1. Observed potentially hazardous foods not properly dat labeled with the seven-day discard date. Food items were properly date-labeled at time of inspection. 2. Observed slicer being stored unclean, which was properly cleaned at time of inspection. No non-priority violations.

Elotes "Don Tono" No. 2, 1314 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. April 24 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted at time of inspection.

Fast Black Sheep Burgers, 2420 E. Sunshine St., Springfield. April 26 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. One priority violation: Observed potentially hazardous foods being kept above 41 degrees, which were voluntarily discarded. Education was given and re-inspection was scheduled. Three non-priority violations: Observed no sanitizer test kit for dish machine; observed kitchen hood vents had accumulation of dust, dirt and debris; observed floors, ceilings, walls had buildup of grease, dirt, debris.

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Godfather's Pizza, 1832 S. Old Ingram Mill Road, Springfield. April 21 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited at time of inspection.

Greek Belly, 320 E. Walnut St., Springfield. April 26 offsite inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.

Green House, 431 S. Jefferson Ave., Springfield. April 24 offsite inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.

Heady Bar-B-Que Co., 573 E. Elm St., Republic. April 25 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. One priority violation: Observed foods held at temperatures below 135 degrees in warming oven. No non-priority violations.

Hoods Restaurant, 1651 S. State Highway K, Bois D'Arc. April 24 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. Discussed discarding expired foods, proper storage of personal items and cleaning hoods more frequently. Four priority violations: Observed raw meat over raw ready-to-eat vegetables; observed cook handled bread with bare hands, which was discarded; observed hash browns held on countertop at 58 degrees when it should be 41 degrees or below; observed food residue in tongs in clean storage. Three non-priority violations: Observed missing and broken floor tiles throughout the kitchen; observed no hair and beard restraints on several food prep employees; observed food equipment storage shelf covered in aluminum foil.

Jeanie's Restaurant, 1692 E. U.S. Highway 60 East, Republic. April 20 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed insufficient sanitizer in three-compartment sink, which was corrected at time of inspection. No non-priority violations.

Jordan Valley Ice Park Concession Stand, 635 E. Trafficway St., Springfield. April 22 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. Two non-priority violations: Observed numerous food items stored on floor, education was given; observed fans in coolers, floors and microwave interiors were not clean.

Jum's African Caribbean Market, 1454 E. Kearney St., Springfield. April 24 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. Two non-priority violations: Observed kitchen hand-washing sink had no paper towels, which was a repeat violation; observed employee restroom door in kitchen area does not fully close.

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K Fried Chicken, 3050 S. National Ave., Springfield. April 21 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted at time of inspection.

Krave's Whips & Dips, 2335 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. April 25 suspended permit re-inspection – Result: approved. All previous violations corrected; approved to open.

Kum & Go No. 1435, 249 W. Old Mill Road, Fair Grove. April 24 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed spray bottle of cleaner in walk-in refrigerator shelf above beverages, which was relocated. One non-priority violation: Observed two return air vents above roller grills were coated with debris.

KVC Missouri, 1212 W. Lombard St., Springfield. April 24 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.

Leong's Asian Diner, 1540 W. Republic Road, Springfield. April 26 re-inspection – Result: active. Priority item corrected: Dish machine now at 50 parts per million chlorine as required and prep cooler at 41F and below as required. Core item corrected: Low boy area has been cleaned.

Mama Jean's - Swig Coffee Bar & Deli, 1110 E. Republic Road, Springfield. April 21 re-inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. No violations cited at time of re-inspection of deli-prep coolers. Re-inspection to occur on open-air cooler in future.

Meador Park Softball, 2800 S. Fremont Ave., Springfield. April 24 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited during inspection.

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Mexican Villa, 1408 S. National Ave., Springfield. April 20 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed no paper towels at hand sink in back building prep area, which was corrected on-site.

Mexican Villa East, 1337 E. Sunshine St., Springfield. April 26 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited at time of inspection.

Moon City Pub, 420 W. Commercial St., Springfield. April 25 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted during inspection.

Moon Town Crossing, 3060 N. Kentwood Ave., Springfield. April 27 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. Two non-priority violations: Observed no sanitizer test strips for chlorine sanitizer, education given; observed daylight along bottom of east side entrance and far left garage door on south side of building.

Mr. Goodcents Subs and Pasta, 3342 S. National Ave., Springfield. April 20 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.

Omo Japanese Soul Food, 2101 W. Chesterfield Blvd., Springfield. April 27 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. No priority violations. Five non-priority violations: 1. Observed wiping cloths stored in water, zero ppm quat available. Corrected by remaking solution to 200 ppm quat and education given. 2. Observed no thin probe thermometer available for cooks' use and thermometer available was broken. 3. Observed heavy build-up of food debris and grease in and around equipment, such as bottom of slide reach-in coolers and fryers, etc. 4. Observed walls behind three-vat sink are in poor repair and panel behind fryer units is bowing, separating from the wall. 5. Observed no test strips for quat solution.

Panda Express, 720 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. April 25 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted during the inspection.

Panera Bread, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway, Springfield. April 24 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. A reinspection will be made on or after April 27 to check dish machine to make sure that it is operating properly. One priority violation: Observed dish machine's final rinse had greater than 200 ppm chlorine. Two non-priority violations: Observed a spray bottle of glass cleaner being stored above paper beverage containers, which was relocated; observed several stacks of self-service cups not in protective sleeves or cup dispenses, which is repeat violation.

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Papa John's Pizza, 1037 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. April 25 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed can opener found with food debris on it, which was removed, then washed, rinsed and sanitized. No non-priority violations.

Peruvian and South American Food Catering, 306 E. Commercial Street, Springfield. April 24 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted during inspection.

PKD Venue & Cafe, 7330 W. Farm Road 170, Republic. April 20 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. Discussed moving hand soap and paper towels closer to hand sink. One priority violation: Observed foods held at temperatures above 41 degrees in refrigerator. No non-priority violations.

Purple Burrito No. 5, 3459 W. Kearney St., Springfield. April 26 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed five to six pans of cooked meat in the walk-in refrigerator that were not labeled with "use-by" dates, which was corrected. One non-priority violation: Observed one soda nozzle had moderate build-up, which was promptly cleaned.

Qdoba Mexican Grill, 401 S. Kimbrough Ave., Springfield. April 20 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations. Discussed: 1. Process of washing peppers 2. Frequency of deep cleaning

Rapid Roberts No. 123, 3165 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. April 27 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. Five non-priority violations: Observed employee hand-washing sink was blocked, education was given and corrected; observed employee hand wash station in back room had no soap; observed employee hand-washing sink in back room had no paper towels; observed chute in ice machine was dirty, which is a repeat violation; observed storage area by games held single-use articles in manufacturer's box stored directly on the floor.

Repmo Burger Co., 558 E. Harrison St., Republic. April 20 routine inspection – Result: active. Discussed labeling bulk ingredients stored in bulk container. No priority violations. Two non-priority violations: Observed leak on hot water side of hand sink; observed employees using bowl to dispense flour. The rim that employees hold is touching the flour.

Republic Early Child, 318 E. Hines St., Republic. April 20 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.

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Republic Schofield Elementary, 235 E. Anderson St., Republic. April 20 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.

Rocco's Pizza South Side SFD, 4315 S. National Ave., Springfield. April 26 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. One priority violation: Observed multiple potentially hazardous foods not being kept at or below 41 degrees, education given. Three non-priority violations: Observed food items being stored on floor of walk-in cooler and freezer, education given; observed microwaves, door handles and bins for utensils were dirty; observed gaskets on numerous refrigeration units were torn or missing.

Sam's Southern Eatery 2, 2259 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. April 26 compliance check 1 – Result: in compliance.

Sonic Drive-In, 1630 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. April 21 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed multiple chili bags being thawed on counter.

St. George's Barbeque and Catering, 3012 S. National Ave., Springfield. April 24 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited at time of inspection.

Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant, 1250 E. Republic Road, Springfield. April 20 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. Three priority violations: 1. Observed potentially hazardous foods not being kept at or below 41 degrees. Items voluntarily discarded and re-inspection will occur as cooling unit not working properly. 2. Observed utensils, cutting boards, ice machine and can opener found not clean. Education given. 3. Observed multiple prepared potentially hazardous foods not dated. Education given. One non-priority violation: Observed walls and shelves not clean. Education given.

Thai Express, 2113 W. Republic Road, Springfield. April 26 routine inspection – Result: active. Two priority violations: 1. Observed six packages of cream cheese on counter at 71 degrees. Cream cheese voluntarily discarded. 2. Observed dish machine at zero ppm chlorine. Chemical representative arrived at time of inspection. Corrected on-site, residual at 50 to 100 ppm chlorine. Manager agrees to add dish machine log to his daily log check list. Three non-priority violations: 1. Observed fried chicken cooling in deep plastic containers in walk-in freezer. Chicken transferred to shallow metal pans immediately. Corrected on-site, education provided. 2. Observed no quat test strips available to check quat solution at three-vat sink. Manager agrees to purchase test strips today. 3. Observed large gap at bottom of back door.

Thailand Station, 1730 E. Republic Road, Springfield. April 26 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. One priority violation: Observed potentially hazardous food not being held at or below 41 degrees. Items voluntarily discarded. Two non-priority violations: Observed numerous food items stored on floor, education given; observed bins containing utensils, shelves and microwave were dirty.

The Barnhouse Event Center - Kitchen, 5484 W. Sunshine St., Brookline. April 20 complaint inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. Two priority violations: Observed raw beef over shell eggs in walk-in cooler, and raw beef over various dressings in reach-in cooler; observed three vat sink not draining, with standing dirty water in all three vats of sink. No non-priority violations.

The Barnhouse Event Center - Kitchen, 5484 W. Sunshine St., Brookline. April 20 re-inspection – Result: active. Spoke with Mae and Tamara and they had fixed the plumbing. They said it was grease in the pipes not allowing them to drain. Approved them to reopen at this time.

The Farmhouse Bar & Grill, 125 W. Main St., Ash Grove. April 21 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. Two non-priority violations: Observed hand sink was blocked by trash can and other items; observed gap under part of back door that could allow entrance of pests.

The Grotto, 301 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield. April 20 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations. Discussed: 1. Keep prep cooler lids closed when not in use 2. Time as a control can be used for items like bottled sauces. When using time as a control, mark the discard time that is no more than 4 hours from removal from temperature control. Foods dedicated to time as a control must be discarded after 4 hours.

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Travellers House Coffee and Tea, 2300 N. Airport Blvd., Springfield. April 27 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed some food items with multiple ingredients packaged at main business lacked complete ingredient labels.

Tuka Tacos, 1602 E. Kearney St., Springfield. April 25 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed cooked beef stored in stove's cold-hold unit with no date marking, education given and corrected during inspection. Three non-priority violations: Observed faucets on three-vat sink were leaking; observed employee hand-washing sink was full of utensils, education given; observed no thermometer in upright fridge unit, education given.

Wendy's No. 1061, 4943 W. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield. April 24 re-inspection – Result: active. The Frosty mix machine had been fixed and was holding acceptable temperature. No violations cited.

Yum Yum Bowl, 706 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield. April 21 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed open drink in food preparation area in kitchen, which was removed and education provided. No non-priority violations.

Susan Szuch is the health and public policy reporter for the Springfield News-Leader. Follow her on Twitter @szuchsm. Story idea? Email her at [email protected].