Howell County Health Department December 2022 Food Service Inspection Summary

Hardee’s - Inspection Date: 12/1/22

Critical Violations: 1 Non-critical Violations: 1

1)Observed broiler, broiler vent hood, prep line and biscuit area prep cooler in need of cleaning.              2) Observed excessive grease buildup at grease storage/collection area in need of cleaning.

 

Dairy Queen - Inspection Date: 12/1/22

Critical Violations: 0 Non-critical Violations: 1

Observed 2 prep area hand sinks without dispensed paper towels available. Each handwashing lavatory/group of adjacent lavatories shall be provided with individual, disposable towels, or a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel, or a heated-air hand drying device.

 

KC’s Sports Bistro (Pre-opening Inspection) - Inspection Date: 12/7/22

Critical Violations: 0 Non-critical Violations: 3

1) Bulk ingredients not labeled. Observed bulk containers not labeled with common name of food.

2) Observed paper towel dispensers not installed at prep area and restroom hand sinks.

3) Observed hand washing signage not available at all prep are hand sinks

Approved for opening.

 

Mason’s Midwest Meats (Pre-opening Inspection) - Inspection Date: 12/8/22

Critical Violations: 0 Non-critical Violations: 3

1) Observed hot water not available at hand sink. A handwashing lavatory shall be equipped to provide water of at least 100°F.

2) Observed paper towel dispensers not available at all hand sinks for proper handwashing.

3) A toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door. Observed self-closing door needed at restroom.

 

The Little Hut - Inspection Date: 12/8/22

Critical Violations: 0 Non-critical Violations: 0

 

Ozark Pizza Company - Inspection Date: 12/9/22

Critical Violations: 1 Non-critical Violations: 1

1) Observed leak in water line in basement in need of repair.

2) Observed freezer in need of defrosting due to ice accumulation.

 

Mugs - Inspection Date: 12/9/22

Critical Violations: 0 Non-critical Violations: 0

 

JB’s Healthmart- Inspection Date: 12/9/22

Critical Violations: 0 Non-critical Violations: 0

 

McDonald’s Mountain View - Inspection Date: 12/9/22

Critical Violations: 0 Non-critical Violations: 2

1) Observed door sweep needed at back storeroom outer door to prevent entrance of pest/insects.

2) Observed cleaning needed at fryer vent hood, Walk in freezer flooring, drive thru area flooring under cabinets, and under frozen drink dispenser. 

 

Expresso Yourself Coffee/Shaved Ice-Mountain View - Inspection Date: 12/9/22

Critical Violations: 0 Non-critical Violations: 2

1) Observed thermometers needed in all cold storage units for temperature monitoring.

2) Observed paper towel dispensers not available at all hand sinks for proper handwashing.

 

Hibby’s Sports Grille  - Inspection Date: 12/9/22

Critical Violations: 0 Non-critical Violations: 2

1) Observed food boxes on floor in walk in freezer. Food items must be stored off floor to prevent contamination.

2) Observed equipment for cold holding does not meet requirements as evidenced by coolers above 41 deg at time of inspection. Must maintain cold holding below 41 deg.

 

Subway-Southern Hills - Inspection Date: 12/13/22

Critical Violations: 0 Non-critical Violations: 2

1) Observed employee food (chips) in prep area. Must store and consume food outside of prep/dish areas.

2) Observed excessive air gap/ back door not fully closed. Observed back door not fully closed and back door frame in need of replacement.

 

McDonald’s-Preacher Roe - Inspection Date: 12/13/22

Critical Violations: 0 Non-critical Violations: 3

1) Observed thermometers needed in all cold storage units for temperature monitoring.

2) Equipment for cold holding does not meet requirements as evidenced by beef patty cooler at 50 deg at time of inspection. Must maintain product at 41 deg or lower.

3) Observed cleaning needed at front soda fountain and soda fountain cabinet area.

 

Burger King - Inspection Date: 12/13/22

Critical Violations: 1 Non-critical Violations: 3

1) Equipment not maintained in a state of repair or proper adjustment. Observed broiler vent hood/fan not working, filling prep area with smoke.

2) Equipment not maintained in a state of repair or proper adjustment. Observed ice machine top cover not properly installed. 

3) Excessive air gap observed with doors and drive thru windows open. Must keep outer openings closed to prevent entrance of pest and insects.

4) Observed flooring in several areas throughout prep area and storage areas in need of cleaning due to buildup and food debris.

 

West Plains Civic Center - Inspection Date: 12/14/22

Critical Violations: 0 Non-critical Violations: 1

1) Equipment for cold holding does not meet requirements as evidenced by magnolia room refrigerator at 66 degrees at time of inspection. Must maintain cold holding temps of 41 degrees or lower.

 

South Central Career Center - Inspection Date: 12/14/22

Critical Violations: 0 Non-critical Violations: 2

1) Equipment and utensils not being air-dried. Observed clean items dried on a cloth towel.

2) Observed no soap at prep area hand sink.

 

Sole Café - Inspection Date: 12/14/22

Critical Violations: 1 Non-critical Violations: 3

1) Observed soda fountain in need of cleaning due to buildup. Remove each individual head and clean each area.

2) Hair restraints not being worn by all food preparation staff.

3) Food not protected from contamination. Observed food boxes stored on floor in walk in cooler and freezers.

4) Observed thermometers needed in all cold storage units for temperature monitoring.

 

Samaritan Outreach Center - Inspection Date: 12/16/22

Critical Violations: 0 Non-critical Violations: 1

1) Observed thermometers needed in all cold storage units for temperature monitoring.

 

Three-Legged Mule-Caulfield - Inspection Date:12/16/22

Critical Violations: 0 Non-critical Violations: 2

1) Observed thermometers needed in all cold storage units for temperature monitoring.

2) Observed improper storage of clean utensils at bar area. Store items handle up to prevent possible contamination.

 

McDonald’s-Porter WagonerInspection Date: 12/20/22

Critical Violations: 0 Non-critical Violations: 1

1) Observed cleaning needed at soda fountain cabinets in lobby, drive thru flooring, grill and fryer vent hoods and flooring.

 

Sugar Lily Bakery and Floral - Inspection Date: 12/20/22

Critical Violations: 0 Non-critical Violations: 1

1) Observed clean utensils improperly stored handle down after cleaning/sanitizing. Store clean items handle down to prevent possible contamination.

 

Dollar General #1253 (Preacher Roe) - Inspection Date: 12/20/22

Critical Violations: 0 Non-critical Violations: 0

 

Crossroad Convenience Store - Inspection Date: 12/21/22

Critical Violations: 1 Non-critical Violations: 4

1) Failure to maintain hot potentially hazardous foods at a safe hot holding temperature of 135 deg or higher. Observed hot dogs/sausage/taquitos on roller for sale below 135 deg.

2) Equipment for cold holding does not meet requirements as evidenced by display cooler observed at 52 deg. Must maintain cold holding at 41 deg or lower.

3) Observed ice machine covers not properly used. Ice machines must have top cover to prevent possible contamination.

4) Observed missing ceiling tiles in back storage area in need of replacement.

5) Observed cleaning needed in all prep/storage area flooring, pizza prep oven and cappuccino/hot chocolate machine due to food debris buildup.

 

Casey’s General Store #1531 (Broadway) - Inspection Date: 12/21/22

Critical Violations: 0 Non-critical Violations: 3

1) Hair restraints not being worn by all food preparation staff. 

2) Observed light not working in walk in cooler. Replace for proper lighting intensity for cleaning purposes.

3) Observed no dispensed paper towels available at prep hand sink and restroom hand sink. 

 

10Box - Inspection Date: 12/21/22

Critical Violations: 2 Non-critical Violations: 4

1) Unsafe food not discarded or reconditioned according to an approved procedure. Observed meat products for sale past use by date. Must remove for sale once use by date or sell by date has been met.

2) Construction material for utensil or food contact surface(s) is not smooth, easily cleanable. Observed exposed wood in several locations in back storage areas.

3) The nonfood-contact surface not designed and constructed for easy cleaning and maintenance. Observed shelving in several walk-in coolers and freezers with rust, in need of painting or replacement.

4) Equipment for cold holding does not meet requirements as evidenced by main area Walk-in cooler at 45 deg at time of inspections.  Must maintain cold holding of 41 deg or lower.

5) Observed ice has accumulated in floor display freezers/coolers, in need of defrosting.

6) Excessive air gap observed at back receiving area door, with door kept open 12 inches. keep doors closed to prevent entrance of pest/insects. 

 

Dennis’ Specialty Cuts - Inspection Date: 12/27/22

Critical Violations: 0 Non-critical Violations: 0

 

Ozark Nutrition and Energy - Inspection Date: 12/28

Critical Violations: 0 Non-critical Violations: 0

 

Casey’s General Store #3260-Gibson Ave. - Inspection Date: 12/30/22

Critical Violations: 1 Non-critical Violations: 1

1) Unsafe food not discarded or reconditioned according to an approved procedure. Observed shelf items (miracle whip) for sale past use by date. Must remove product for sale once use by or sale by date has passed.

2) Trash receptacle is not properly covered in prep area. Trash cans must have lids in prep areas.

 

Spring Dipper - Inspection Date: 12/30/22

Critical Violations: 0 Non-critical Violations: 1

1) Observed excessive ice buildup on several freezers in need of defrosting.

 

Dollar General-Bill Virdon Blvd. - Inspection Date: 12/30/22

Critical Violations: 0 Non-critical Violations: 0 

 

*Howell County Restaurant Inspections may be viewed at:  https://howellcountyhealth.com/health-inspections/