HOWELL COUNTY HEALTH INSPECTION REPORTS

May 1

417 Food Company, West Plains, mobile, violations: none.

Hiilburn Sports Complex, West Plains, violations: Facility approved to operate. Will follow up oncer serving. 

Willow Springs Middle School, Willow Springs, violations: none.

Willow Springs Elementary, Willow Springs, violations: 1- The vents not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed vents with rust, in need of painting to be smooth and easily cleanable. 

 

May 5

Dennis' Specialty Cuts, West Plains, violations: 1- Improper thawing of Potentially Hazardous Foods. Observed meat being thawed by sitting in tub of water. Proper thawing methods discussed. 2- Observed ceiling tile missing in bathroom. Observed flooring in need repair. Reinspection date June 4.

 

May 6

McDonald's #2, West Plains, none.

West Plains Middle School Cafeteria, violations: none.

West Plains High School Cafeteria, violations: 1- Excessive ice buildup on fan and piping of walk-in freezer. Reinspection date June 5.

West Plains Elementary Cafeteria, violations: 1- Hair restraints not being worn by all food preparation staff. Observed some staff not wearing hair restraint while preparing food. Reinspection date June 5.

 

May 7

South Fork Elementary, West Plains, violations: Food not protected from contamination. Observed food being stored in non-reuse containers. Food should be stored in proper food safe containers.  Reinspection date June 6.

 

May 11

Sonic, West Plains, on-site for follow up and complaint. No evidence toward complaint. Follow up completed.

 

May 12

Brick & Barrel (Dev Hospitality), West Plains, violations: 1- Observed food being stored in improper containers. Food must be stored in food safe containers. 2- Observed no paper towels available at prep area handsink. 3- Improper storage of toxics. Observed cleaning supplies stored above food items. Reinspection June 11.

Jack & Sally's, Mountain View, violations: none. 

Mtn. View Elementary, violations: 1- Observed tiles missing or broken in the dish wash area and near the ice machine. Reinspection June 11.

 

May 13

Roscoe T's BBQ, Mountain View, violations: none.

Taste of India, Mountain View, violations: 1- Improper use of single-service gloves. Observed gloves needing to be worn by food preparation staff. On-site for follow-up to priority. Will follow up at next routine.  Will also check on core violations from previous inspection in March. 

Viandel Vineyard, Mountain View, violations: none.

 

May 14

Subway #1, West Plains, violations: none.

Pizza Inn, West Plains, on-site due to complaint. Violations: 1- Cold held food items not properly labeled. Observed cold held food items in prep table not properly labeled or dated. 

 

May 15

Diamond Head, West Plains, on-site due to complaint, also checked on follow-up issues, violations: none

Honeysuckle Inn, Mountain View, violations: 1- Observed vents in A/C units throughout needing cleaned with debris buildup on the filters. 2- Observed railing on the exterior hallway, 2nd floor, westside. One piece of railing not properly attached. 3- Observed EXIT lights not in proper working order throughout facility. 4- Observed emergency lights throughout needing replaced/repaired to be in proper working order. 5- Observed outlet cover needed in the electric room for exposed wires. Follow up date June 12.

Malone's Motel, Mountain View, violations: 1- Observed carbon monoxide detectors needed in the laundry room and near the water heater. 2- Requirements for temperature and pressure relief valves not met as evidenced by the need for copper galvanized pipe needed for the relief valve. Follow up June 12.

 

May 18

Chen’s Garden, West Plains, violations: 1- Hair restraints not being worn by all food preparation staff. Observed hair restraint needed to be worn by some food prep staff. 2- Food not protected from contamination. Observed food being stored uncovered and in original metal containers. Food being stored must be covered to prevent contamination. Once a metal container is open food must be stored, covered in a food safe container. 3- Observed cold held food items not properly labeled. Cold held food items not properly labeled or dated. Food being stored must be labeled and dated for easy identification for discarding and to prevent contamination. 4- Excessive air gap. Observed gap at back door. Exterior doors must be sealed properly to prevent pest entry. Reinspection June 17.

Downtown Vendors & Arts, West Plains, violations: 1- Observed cold held food items in need of being labeled and dated. Food items being stored must be labeled and dated for easy identification for discarding and to prevent contamination. Reinspection date June 17.

 

May 21

Aldi's Foods, West Plains, violations: none.

Opera House Grill, Willow Springs, on-site for follow up inspection, checking for glove usage.  Will follow up at next routine. 

Pizza Americana, Willow Springs, violations: none.

 

May 22

Brick & Barrel (Dev Hospitality), West Plains, on-site for follow up inspection for one violation. Corrected. Will follow up at next routine inspection. 

Donut Palace, West Plains, violations: 1- Observed cobwebs in the dish/prep area. Area in need of cleaning. 2- Observed slight gap at back door in need of being sealed or repaired. Reinspection June 21.

West Plains Aquatic Center, violations: none. Approved for opening.