Howell County Health Inspections

August 27

Pizza Inn, West Plains, On-site due to complaint. Combined with a routine inspection. Discussed the need to plan for things that can/will become issues in the future. Violations: 1- Food not protected from contamination. Observed food uncovered in walk-in cooler. 2- Observed bulk dough containers in need of labels. Also, observed labels needed for food items in the salad bar. 3- Equipment not maintained in a state of repair or proper adjustment. Observed multiple cups with chips and cracks. Equipment and utensils must be in good condition for use. Correction: Discard cups with chips and cracks replace with new cups.  4- Observed debris buildup in the walk-in cooler and on the ceiling tile near the pizza oven.  One tile is in need of replacement. Re-inspection date September 26.

August 28

Wendy’s, West Plains, violations: 1- Observed the faucet of the hand sink leaking. Will repair.

Sugar Lily Bakery and Floral, West Plains, violations: none.

Anna's Bananas, West Plains, temporary, violations: none.

August 31

Sonic, West Plains, violations: 1- Observed ceiling tiles missing due to leak. Ceiling tiles must be in place to prevent food adulteration and pest entry. Work order placed.

September 1

Diamond Head, West Plains, violations: 1- Failure to properly date label all refrigerated, ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food. Observed food being cold held without proper labels and dates for easy identification. 2- Failure to maintain cold potentially hazardous foods at a safe cold holding temperature of 41 degrees. Observed cooler above 41 degrees. All cold held food must be held at or below 41 degrees. 3- Observed wall near dish washing area in need of repair. Reinspection date October 1. 

September 3

Red Light Green Light Pool & Grill, Mountain View, On-site for pre-opening inspection to apply for liquor license. Approved to apply for liquor license. Violations: 1- Observed leak in ceiling near the kitchen doorway and trim needed under dishwashing staying. Cleaning needed in kitchen/grill area. Reinspection October 3.

September 8

West Plains Sports Complex, West Plains, violations: none.

September 9

Ridge Runner Concessions LLC, mobile, West Plains, violations: 1- Observed gap in floor near post and at side door. 

Comfort Inn, Willow Springs, violations: none.

September 11

Skillets Café, West Plains, violations: 1- Food not protected from contamination. Observed two instances of condensation not being properly contained. Condensation dripped onto food storage containers. 2- Equipment not maintained in a state of repair or proper adjustment. Observed door seals on two cooling units in need of replacement.  Also, observed the walk-in freezer in need of a defrost. Ice buildup on the dust cover for the fans of the unit, on boxes being stored in the walk-in, and on the floor. Reinspection date October 11. 

September 14

Take Out King (Chens Golden, LLC), West Plains, violations: 1- Hair restraints not being worn by all food preparation staff. Observed hair restraint and gloves needed for food prep staff. 

Glenwood School Cafeteria, West Plains, violations: none.

Fear the Bloody Timber Concession, West Plains, violations: none.

September 15

Southern Missouri Technical Institute, West Plains, violations: none.

September 16

Howell Valley Cafeteria, West Plains, violations: none.

Red Light Green Light Pool & Grill, Mountain View. Approved to open, will re-inspect at random once open & serving. Will continue repairs as needed. Violations: none.

Tribal Cajun, mobile, Pottersville, violations: 1- Observed netting or window needed for delivery station of mobile unit. Reinspection October 16.

September 17

Los Flores, West Plains, violations: 1- Food not protected from contamination. Observed an ice scoop being stored in the ice at the soda machine in the bar area. Ice scoops must be stored outside of the ice bin by being hung or in a proper container.  Observed food being stored in its original metal container and without the ability to have proper cover. Food in bulk metal containers must be moved to proper food safe containers once opened. 2- Failure to maintain cold potentially hazardous foods at a safe cold holding temperature of 41 degrees. Observed the 2- door cooler storing food at 46 degrees. All food being stored must be held at or below 41 degrees.  Also observed queso not being held at the proper hot holding temp of at least 135. All hot held items must be held at or above 135 degrees. 3- Observed no paper towels at the handsink area. Paper towels must be readily available within in reasonable distance of the handsink. Reinspection October 17.

September 18

Ozark Brewing Company (Formerly Ostermier), West Plains, violations: 1- Linens/napkins improperly used as food contact surface. Observed a cloth towel being used for ice scoop storage. Ice scoops must be hung, stored on non-absorbent pad, or in food safe container. Reinspection date October 18.

Auntie Anne's Mobile, West Plains, violations: none.

El Charro, West Plains, violations: 1- Food not protected from contamination. Observed bulk items being stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Food being stored must be up off the ground to prevent contamination. 2- Failure to maintain cold potentially hazardous foods at a safe cold holding temperature of 41 degrees. Observed cold held food items being held above 41 degrees. All cold held food items must be held at or below 41 degrees to prevent contamination and bacteria growth. 3- Cold held food items not properly labeled. Observed cold held food items throughout not properly labeled or dated. Cold held food items must be labeled and dated for identification and discarding. Reinspection date October 23.

September 23

Ozark Pizza Company, West Plains, violations: 1- Cold held food items not properly labeled. Observed cold held food items not properly labeled or dated for identification or discarding. Cold held food items must be labeled and dated for identification and discarding. 2- Leak at prep area handsink. Plumbing should be in proper working order. Reinspection date October 23.

September 24

South Fork Elementary, West Plains, violations: none.

McDonald’s, Mountain View, violations: none.

September 25

Walgreens, West Plains, violations: none.

September 26

Slingerz, mobile, Mountain Grove, violations: none.

The Gathering Place Drink Company, mobile, Willow Springs, violations: none.

Trinity Worship Center, West Plains, violations: none.

Uncle Charlies Concessions, mobile, Birch Tree, violations: none.

Sisco Sips, mobile, Mountain View, violations: none.

QPs Food Truck, mobile, Fremont, violations: none. 

Mom & Pops BBQ, mobile, Moody, violations: none.

Leigh Ann's Lemonades and Fried Pies, mobile, West Plains, violations: none.

Hillbilly Kettle Corn, mobile, Mountain View, violations: none.

Fil-Am Smoke & Fire, temporary, Poplar Bluff, violations: none.

Expresso Yourself- Mobile, Mountain View, violations: none.

Emmy's Sno Cones & More, mobile, West Plains, violations: none.

Big O' Fish, mobile, Pomona, violations: none.

Backroad Smash Co., mobile, Mansfield, violations: none.

September 28

Domino's of West Plains, West Plains, violations: 1- Observed bulk item not properly labeled. Observed cornmeal in bulk container in prep line not labeled. Bulk items not in original container must have label for identification.