Springfield-Greene County Health Department restaurant inspectors found out-of-date food at a Springfield supermarket's deli and salad bar this week, according to this week's inspection reports.
Price Cutter No. 35, 1260 E. St. Louis St., had multiple out-of-date items stocked in its coolers, according to the Aug. 12 report: Several packages of pre-sliced ham and turkey with sell-by dates of Aug. 11; packages of hot wings with an Aug. 5 sell-by date and packages of hot boneless wings with an Aug. 10 sell-by date. The priority violation was resolved by discarding the out-of-date items.
Issues found during inspections 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.
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:
7Brew, 2740 N. Kansas Expressway, Springfield. Aug. 10 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed sanitizer test strips are not available within facility, education given.
7th on Walnut, 319 E. Walnut St., Springfield. Aug. 11 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed.
American Legion Post No. 639, 2660 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield. Aug. 6 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited during inspection.
Bambino's Cafe & Bake Shop, 2810 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield. Aug. 11 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed spray nozzle on dish pit sink is hanging below the flood level due to spring being worn out, which person in charge said owner will be notified and repairs will be requested. No non-priority violations.
Banh Mi & Me, 3405 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield. Aug. 11 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.
Braum's Ice Cream No. 193, 3020 E. Sunshine St., Springfield. Aug. 11 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed butter sitting out on cart tested at 60 degrees Fahrenheit, which was corrected on site by voluntarily discarding butter. No non-priority violations.
Casa Bella, 4610 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. Aug. 6 re-inspection – Result: active. Priority item corrected.
Cherry Picker Package & Fare, 601 S. Pickwick Ave., Springfield. Aug. 10 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed.
Crossmark - Sam's Club No. 4985, 745 W. El Camino Alto Drive, Springfield. Aug. 7 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed 0 parts per million quaternary sanitizer at three sample stations, which was corrected on site and education given. No non-priority violations.
Dirty Soda Delights, 1570 W. Battlefield Road, Springfield. Aug. 7 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed.
Dublin's Pass, 317 Park Central East, Springfield. Aug. 10 routine inspection – Result: active. Three priority violations: Observed deli turkey with freezer date of July 26 but no pull date in prep table, which was corrected on site by adding pull date of Aug. 8; observed pickled eggs made onsite with prep date of Aug. 1, which was held past 7 days, which was corrected on site by voluntarily discarding eggs; observed dish machine not dispensing chlorine sanitizer, which was corrected on site by changing bucket, priming the line and running machine. No non-priority violations.
El Paraiso Mexican Kitchen, 305 E. Chestnut St., Strafford. Aug. 11 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed raw food product being stored over ready-to-eat food product, which was corrected on site and education given. No non-priority violations.
European Market and Bakery, 3023 E. Sunshine St., Springfield. Aug. 7 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited at time of inspection.
Golden Korean Restaurant, 1406 W. Sunshine St., Springfield. Aug. 10 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed grease buildup on wall and floor behind fryer, education given.
Grace Kitchen LLC, 431 S. Jefferson Ave., Springfield. Aug. 11 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed kitchen hand-washing sink out of paper towels, which was corrected on site.
Harvest Restaurant, 8011 E. State Highway AD, Rogersville. Aug. 6 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. Two priority violations: Observed potentially hazardous food items held above 41 degrees in cold holding, items that were out of temp were discarded, education given and re-inspection date set; observed no date on ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food items like two cheesecakes and six peach-cherry cobblers, which was corrected on site by voluntarily discarding items and education given. No non-priority violations.
Horton Smith Golf Course, 2409 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield. Aug. 6 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.
In the Dog House, 3001 N. Grant Ave., Springfield. Aug. 7 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during 30 day inspection.
Jefferson Avenue Rice & Dumpling Restaurant LLC, 431 S. Jefferson Ave., Springfield. Aug. 10 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed spray bottle of cleaner on top of cooler where food prep takes place, which was corrected on site by putting bottle on floor under hand-washing sink and education given. Four non-priority violations: Observed hand-washing sink in kitchen and prep areas need to be cleaned; observed prep area hand-washing sink out of paper towels; observed pepper seeds spilled on floor next to dumpling maker; observed coolers and freezers don't have thermometers to keep track of ambient temperatures.
Jordan's Inn Chinese Restaurant, 423 E. Old Route 66, Strafford. Aug. 11 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed raw food product being stored over ready-to-eat food product, which was corrected on site and education given. No non-priority violations.
Kentucky Fried Chicken, 726 W. Kearney St., Springfield. Aug. 7 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited during inspection.
LD Enterprises and More LLC, 2463 W. Sunshine St., Springfield. Aug. 5 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.
Lindberg's, 318 W. Commercial St., Springfield. Aug. 12 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. Two non-priority violations: Observed clutter in upstairs storage area limits access and cleaning, which is a repeat violation and education given; observed several areas in building needing repairs, education given.
Love's Travel Stop Hardee's, 400 N. State Highway, 125 Strafford. Aug. 11 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed potentially hazardous food products above 41 degrees, cold-holding unit temperature adjusted and product voluntarily discarded, education given. No non-priority violations.
M&M Weddings and Events, 1930 W. Catalpa St., Springfield. Aug. 7 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.
Marty's Sports Bar, 3322 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. Aug. 10 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed 0 ppm bleach in sanitizer bucket, which was corrected on site and education given. No non-priority violations.
Maso Kitchen Bar, 3653 E. Sunshine St., Springfield. Aug. 11 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. Two non-priority violations: Observed back door propped open upon arrival for inspection, education given; observed used mops stored in mop sink, education given.
Maverik No. 5159, 1704 W. Norton Road, Springfield. Aug. 6 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.
McDonald's, 2115 E. Independence St., Springfield. Aug. 6 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed.
McDonald's, 1114 W. Kearney St., Springfield. Aug. 6 re-inspection – Result: active. Previous priority violation has been corrected.
McDonald's No. 19907, 3250 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield. Aug. 7 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited at time of inspection.
McDonald's No. 2321, 2220 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. Aug. 7 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed dishes stacked prior to proper air drying, education given.
Mercy Springfield Cafeteria, 1235 E. Cherokee St., Springfield. Aug. 10 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.
Moonshine Sports Bar LLC, 1326 W. Sunshine St., Springfield. Aug. 10 routine inspection – Result: active. One non-priority violation: Observed daylight along bottom and side of exterior patio door, education given.
Nawab's, 3654 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. Aug. 11 routine inspection – Result: active. Five priority violations: Observed raw chicken, lamb, and shelled eggs stored over cooked rice, grapes, canned water and milk, which was corrected on site and education given; observed no date on several ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food items, which was corrected on site and education given; observed cooked chicken stored in cold holding with incorrect date mark of July 12, which was corrected on site and education given; observed cooked rice stored in warmer and seen below 135 degrees, which was corrected on site and education given; observed employee's phone stored on cutting board, which was corrected on site by moving phone and sanitizing cutting board, education give. No non-priority violations.
Ott's Pasta LLC, 1437 E. Cherry St., Springfield. Aug. 11 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed employee cell phone on counter where house casseroles being prepared, which was corrected on site by removing phone from counter and education given; observed tops of plastic storage containers under prep table need to be cleaned.
OXO Bar & Grill, 2550 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. Aug. 11 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. Three non-priority violations: Observed hand sink blocked with pitcher, which was corrected on site and education given; observed hand sink plumbing leaking, education given; observed no quat test strips available for use, education given.
Pampa Empanadas, 3302 S. National Ave., Springfield. Aug. 5 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited at time of inspection.
Panda Express, 720 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. Aug. 10 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.
Panda Inn-Asian Fusion LLC, 3025 W. Republic Road, Springfield. Aug. 11 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during inspection.
Pappy's Place BBQ, 943 N. Main Ave., Springfield. Aug. 6 re-inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during re-inspection.
Price Cutter No. 35 Deli/Salad Bar, 1260 E. St. Louis St., Springfield. Aug. 12 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed several packages of pre-sliced ham and turkey in grab-n-go case with sell-by dates of Aug. 11, packages of hot wings in cold pack case with sell-by date of Aug. 5, packages of hot boneless wings in cold pack case with sell-by date of Aug. 10, 1 sheet pan of fried chicken in hot deli walk-in cooler with preparation date of Aug. 5, all of which was corrected on site by discarding items. No non-priority violations.
Sam's Club No. 4985 Grocery/Meat Shop, 745 W. El Camino Alto Drive, Springfield. Aug. 7 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.
Sam's Club No.. 4985 HMS/Pre-package, 745 W. El Camino Alto Drive, Springfield. Aug. 7 routine inspection – Result: active.
Smokin Wheels BBQ, 2475 N. Farm Road 89, Springfield. Aug. 7 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during inspection.
Sushi Kabar in Price Cutter No. 35, 1261 E. St. Louis St., Springfield. Aug. 6 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed.
Sweet Boys Neighborhood Bar, 310 S. South Ave., Springfield. Aug. 11 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.
Taco Bell No. 001695, 2933 S. National Ave., Springfield. Aug. 5 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.
Taco Bell No. 004042, 2249 E. Sunshine St., Springfield. Aug. 5 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.
Tacos El Champu, 2348 N. Campbell Ave., Springfield. Aug. 7 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed.
Teriyaki House, 1128 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. Aug. 6 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed rice cooked approximately 1 hour prior to cooking in walk-in cooler with tight-fitting plastic lid, which was corrected on site by removing lid and education given.
The Hill, 600 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield. Aug. 10 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. Three priority violations: Observed potentially hazardous food items held above 41 degrees in small line cold-holding unit, which were voluntarily discarded and education given, re-inspection set; observed staining on the large line cutting board, re-inspection date set and education given; observed 0 ppm bleach in sanitizer spray bottle, which was corrected on site and education given. Four non-priority violations: Observed debris on shield of ice machine, education given; observed debris on the floor of the walk-in cooler, floor of dry food storage area, walk-in cooler grate for cooling unit and debris on storage racks in walk-in cooler, education given; observed gap on the exterior back door, education given; observed no hand-drying provisions in employee restroom, which was corrected on site and education given.
The Order, 305 E. Walnut St., Springfield. Aug. 10 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed employees drinking from open beverage cups in prep areas, which was corrected on site by removing drinks and education given. No non-priority violations.
The Wok on Scenic, 4153 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield. Aug. 11 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.
Tinga Tacos Food Truck, 308 W. McDaniel St., Springfield. Aug. 7 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. Two non-priority violations: Observed hot water at hand-washing sink doe snot reach 100 degrees; observed hand-washing sink does not shut off all the way when faucet turned off.
Triple Eights, 1710 S. Kansas Expressway, Springfield. Aug. 10 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed flat of shelled raw eggs stored on shelf outside of cold-holding unit with no approved time-as-control method being used, which were discarded and education provided. Four non-priority violations: Observed raw chicken thawing in food grade container with product temperature at 34 degrees, which was corrected on site and education given; observed dish machine sanitizer rest kit found expired; observed employee hand-washing sink at front counter used by servers had utensils in it; observed inside fenced-in area for outdoor walk-in cooler and storage shed had miscellaneous items that are no longer functional or in use.
Urban Air Adventure Park, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. Aug. 5 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.
W.F. Cody's, 3138 E. Sunshine St., Springfield. Aug. 11 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed can opener and potato fry cutter both had visible debris on food contact surfaces, which was corrected on site by both items being cleaned and sanitized. No non-priority violations.
Whataburger No. 1705, 401 N. Eastgate Ave., Springfield. Aug. 10 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited at time of inspection.
This article originally appeared on Springfield News-Leader: Springfield grocery store cited for selling food past sell-by date
