Springfield restaurant used garden hose to wash dishes: Inspection

A Springfield restaurant was found using a garden hose to wash dishes, according to a Feb. 25 Springfield-Greene County Health Department inspection.

King’s Asian Chef, 1336 N. Glenstone Ave., was cited for using a garden hose to fill its three-vat sink in order to wash dishes. According to the Feb. 25 SGCHD report, the nozzle of the hose was fully submerged in the first vat. This is a priority violation and a re-inspection is required.

The restaurant was also cited for a non-priority violation when a cockroach was spotted in a bowl near the dishwasher.

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:

7th on Walnut, 319 E. Walnut St., Springfield. Feb. 21 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed.

Andy’s Frozen Custard Inc., 3147 E. Sunshine St., Springfield. Feb. 24 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.

Andy’s Frozen Custard Inc., 2119 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. Feb. 24 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.

Asian King Buffet, 3130 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. Feb. 24 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. One priority violation: Observed shrimp at 61 degrees Fahrenheit and salmon at 62 degrees Fahrenheit in the reach-in cooler at sushi bar, which was discarded. No non-priority violations.

Bambino’s Cafe & Bake Shop, 2810 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield. Feb. 21 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed 0 parts per million bleach in dish machine, which was corrected on site by unit being serviced and education given. Two non-priority violations: Observed debris buildup on ceiling throughout kitchen area; observed plastic containers stacked wet, education given.

Big Momma’s Coffee & Espresso, 1010 N. Boonville Ave., Springfield. Feb. 20 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed no quat test strips available for use.

Burger King, 2138 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. Feb. 24 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed dishes stacked prior to proper air drying.

Cantonese Kitchen, 839 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. Feb. 24 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed fried chicken and cooked beef prepared the day before but not date marked, which was corrected on site.

Cashew Chef, 1731 S. Enterprise Ave., Springfield. Feb. 24 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed two spray bottles of chemical in front server station unlabeled, corrected on site and education provided. No non-priority violations.

Chili’s Grill & Bar, 3020 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. Feb. 24 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed top side of magnetic knife strip holder has excessive debris buildup, which was corrected by cleaning at time of inspection.

Cielito Lindo, 3530 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. Feb. 24 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.

Cold Stone Creamery No. 21552, 900 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield. Feb. 20 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited during inspection.

Comfort Inn, 3776 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. Feb. 25 routine inspection – Result: active. No violation noted.

Dairy Queen No. 11131, 2300 W. College St., Springfield. Feb. 20 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed vegetable slicer and blade on the can opener was not clean, which was corrected on site and education given. Two non-priority violations: Observed lighting in back area is not covered with protective shielding, education given; observed daylight along the bottom of the walk-in cooler door.

Fast-N-Friendly No. 16, 501 W. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield. Feb. 24 routine inspection – Result: active. Two priority violations: Observed 0 parts per million bleach in sanitizer bucket, which was corrected on site and education given; observed potentially hazardous food items being held in hot holding cabinet below 135 degrees, which was adjusted and above 135 degrees before inspection ended, items that were in cabinet were put on time as public health control, suggested keeping temperature control logs to avoid in future. One non-priority violation: Observed hand sink blocked with sani bucket and squeegee, which was corrected on site.

Five Guys, 2711 N. Kansas Expressway, Springfield. Feb. 25 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed front exterior door has exposed daylight in middle seal.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers, 2305 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. Feb. 24 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed three food utensils and one plastic container stored not clean, which was corrected on site and education given. Two non-priority violations: Observed the floor underneath the frying station found not clean; observed the floor in front of the walk-in freezer is missing multiple pieces of tile, which is a repeat violation.

Fulbright Early Childhood Development, 3373 W. Battlefield Road, Springfield. Feb. 24 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during inspection.

George’s Steak House, 339 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. Feb. 24 routine inspection – Result: active.

Harbell’s Grill & Sports Bar, 315 Park Central West, Springfield. Feb. 25 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. Two non-priority violations: Observed hand-washing sink by dish machine out of paper towels, which was corrected on site; observed hand-washing sink by dish machine used to dump ice and straws from glassware, which was corrected on site.

Honey Baked Ham Company, 1416 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield. Feb. 21 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.

Hut Missouri LLC DBA Pizza Hut, 2627 N. Kansas Expressway, Springfield. Feb. 25 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited during inspection.

Jimmy Johns No. 447, 332 E. Walnut St., Springfield. Feb. 21 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during inspection.

Kickapoo High School, 3710 S. Jefferson Ave., Springfield. Feb. 24 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.

King’s Asian Chef, 1336 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. Feb. 25 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. Two priority violations: Observed garden hose being used at three-vat sink to wash dishes, nozzle of hose fully submerged in first vat of sink, re-inspection date set; observed fried chicken below 135 degrees at steam table, which was corrected on site by voluntarily discarding chicken and establishment saying it will cook chicken to order in future. Four non-priority violations: Observed cockroach by dishwasher in bowl, management advised pest management was to spray today, education given; observed leaking plumbing by ice machine; observed wet wiping cloths in kitchen area and serving window not held in sanitizer, which was corrected on site and education given; observed ice scoop being stored in ice with handle in contact with ice.

Longhorn Steakhouse No. 5403, 3121 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. Feb. 24 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.

Lucky Time, 400 E. Walnut St., Springfield. Feb. 20 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed open bag of flour General Tso’s chicken sitting directly on floor, which was corrected on site by placing bag of flour on milk crate so it was off floor.

Maverik No. 5087, 609 E. Elm St., Springfield. Feb. 20 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed multiple cans of bean-and-cheese dip on shelf have dents on side, which was corrected on site by pulling product to return to vendor. No non-priority violations.

Maverik No. 5186, 3264 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield. Feb. 21 routine inspection – Result: active. Two priority violations: Observed no designated person-in-charge upon arrival, which was corrected on site; observed mice feces in outbuilding where food and food contact items are stored, education given. No non-priority violations.

McDonald’s, 3320 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield. Feb. 20 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed gap at bottom of exterior back door.

McStop of the Ozarks, 333 E. Evergreen St., Strafford. Feb. 26 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed plastic containers stored stacked wet.

Mr. Goodcents Subs & Pasta, 3250 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield. Feb. 20 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed bleach spray bottle was at 0 parts per million of bleach, which was corrected on site. One non-priority violation: Observed no bleach test strips available for use, education given.

MSU Catering Kitchen No. 23677, 1110 E. Madison St., Springfield. Feb. 26 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during inspection.

MSU Einstein Bros Bagels No. 41285, 851 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway, Springfield. Feb. 26 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during inspection.

MSU Freddy’s Frozen Custard, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield. Feb. 26 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed.

MSU Garst Dining Hall No. 23678, 1014 E. Cherry St., Springfield. Feb. 21 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed box of single-use sauce cups and lids sitting directly on floor, which was corrected on site by relocating items.

MSU Starbucks PSU, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield. Feb. 21 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed.

Mudhouse Coffee & Tea, 323 S. Ave., Springfield. Feb. 20 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed.

Mudlounge, 321 E. Walnut St., Springfield. Feb. 21 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed.

Neighborhood Super Mercado DBA Wommack’s, 1130 N. Grant Ave., Springfield. Feb. 25 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. One priority violation: Observed dish machine cycle less than 10 ppm bleach, education given and re-inspection set. No non-priority violations.

New Oriental Restaurant, 550 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield. Feb. 25 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed garlic and oil on grill line at 62 degrees, sitting out for less than 2 hours, which was corrected on site by putting in ice bath and temp was 43 degrees within 40 minutes. One non-priority violation: Observed hand-washing sink by three-vat sink had two meat cleavers in basin, which was corrected on site by putting cleavers in three-vat sink.

Prairie Pie, 307 S. Jefferson Ave., Springfield. Feb. 26 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.

Rapid Roberts No. 110, 945 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. Feb. 20 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. Two non-priority violations: Observed ladies bathroom did not have separate covered receptacle for menstrual products; observed wall behind ice machine deteriorated along bottom, standing water under tiles that surround machine.

Sabor, 1445 N. Boonville Ave., Springfield. Feb. 21 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.

Sakura, 3230 S. National Ave., Springfield. Feb. 21 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.

Sonic Drive-In, 411 S. Miller Road, Willard. Feb. 21 re-inspection – Result: active. Previous priority violation has been resolved. No violations noted.

Strafford High School Cafeteria, 201 W. McCabe St., Strafford. Feb. 26 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited during inspection.

Subway No. 22292, 3860 W. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield. Feb. 21 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violation. Two non-priority violations: Observed area around soda nozzle and ice chute of soda machine were not clean; observed daylight along bottom of back exterior door, which is a repeat violation.

Taco Bell No. 040493, 520 N. Eastgate Ave., Springfield. Feb. 24 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.

That Lebanese Place Restaurant, 338 E. Commercial St., Springfield. Feb. 20 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed 0 ppm bleach in sanitizer bucket, which was corrected on site and education given. One non-priority violation: Observed hand sink blocked with draining chickpeas, which was corrected on site.

The Riksha, 222 Park Central North, Springfield. Feb. 25 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.

Therefore Pizza, 307 E. Jefferson Ave., Springfield. Feb. 26 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.

Walmart Supercenter No. 444 Bakery, 3315 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. Feb. 20 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.

Springfield restaurant used garden hose to wash dishes: Inspection

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