Howell County Health Inspections

August 30

The Yellow House, West Plains, violations: 1- Observed cobwebs in window near food prep area. Clean before utilizing kitchen.

Ruby Tuesday, West Plains, follow up violations: 1- Food not protected from contamination. Observed foods in prep area freezers stored uncovered. Keep lids on product to prevent possible contamination. 2- Observed floor tiles in need of repairing. Work order in place and will be corrected prior to next routine inspection. 3- Observed oven in need of cleaning. Reinspection date September 28.

West Plains Motel, West Plains, not approved, reinspection date September 16, violations: 1- Baseboards in several rooms in need of repair. Room 2 baseboards, Room 17 and 45 carpet, several restroom floor tile broken or damaged. 2- Most rooms not properly cleaned between use. Shoes under bed in room 46, trash behind dresser in room 17. All rooms need deep cleaning. 3- Linens unclean as evidenced by bedding in need of replacement in room 33. 4- Observed mattresses stored outside. Must keep in clean, dry location. 5- Pests not appropriately controlled or minimized as evidenced by roaches and bugs located in rooms 17 and 33. 6- Garbage and refuse not properly maintained as evidenced by trash bags, empty boxes and bottles on the sidewalk, along with recliners and a/c units stored on sidewalks. 7- No working smoke detector located in rooms 16, 25, 33, and 44. 8- Facility's smoke detectors and heat sensing devices not hardwired with battery backup. No smoke detectors observed hardwired. 9- Equipment not maintained as evidenced by leaking plumbing in several bathrooms and mechanical room with leaves and debris in floor. 

September 2

Meadowbrook Natural Foods, West Plains, violations: none

September 3

Grateful Plate, West Plains, pre-opening approved, violations: none

September 5

North Terra Golf Club, West Plains, violations: none

September 9

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

West Plains Quick Stop Conoco, West Plains, violations: 1- Improper storage of cooking/prep utensils. Observed utensils being stored improperly. Utensils that are clean and not in use should be stored handle up.

2- Observed paper towels needed at handsink in kitchen area, dispenser was empty. Corrected onsite. 

Ozarks Sweetest Bakeshop, Willow Springs, violations: 1- Observed no paper towels at handsink. Corrected onsite. 

September 10

Southern Missouri Technical Institute, West Plains, violations: none

September 11

Primo's Grill, West Plains, Pre-Opening inspection due to change in ownership. Approved to apply for liquor license. Will Re-inspect in 3 weeks. Violations: 1- Observed food in hot holding below 135 degrees and a cooler above 41 degrees. Hot hold items must be held above. 2- Cold hold items must be held below 41 degrees. 3- The employee handsink is inaccessible. Various items were being stored in the sink, preventing employees from washing hands in the prep area. Also, one handsink did not meet hot water temperature of 100 degrees. 4- Observed damaged floor tiles in in kitchen prep area. Replace/repair as time allows. 

September 15

Ramey's Supermarket #9, West Plains, follow up violations: 1- Equipment not maintained in a state of repair or proper adjustment. Observed shelving in need of repair/replacement. Surface must be smooth and easily cleanable. 2- Excessive ice buildup in walk in freezers. As time allows, defrost freezer or break the ice buildup. Flooring in deli WIC in need of repair or replacement, not easily cleanable.

Pizza Inn, West Plains, violations: none

Howell Valley Cafeteria, West Plains, violations: none

September 16

Hometown Diner, West Plains, violations: 1- Observed evidence of mice in the storage room. 2- Bulk item containers not properly labeled. Two bulk containers without labels identifying the food stored inside. Reinspection date October 16. 

Hoffman's Taters and More, Mountain View, mobile, pre-opening, violations: none

Mio Bistro, Mountain View, violations: 1- Bulk ingredients not labeled. Two bulk item containers not labeled with ingredient, scoops need to handle up as well. Corrected onsite. 2- Employee hand sink not located in the food preparation area nor is it convenient for employees. Handsink had hose hooked up for small washing machine, could not be used by staff.

September 19

Monster Corn Maze, Cabool, mobile, violations: none

Red Wagon Street Eats, Willow Springs, mobile, violations: none

September 22

Dennis' Specialty Cuts, West Plains, follow up violations: 1- Food not protected from contamination. Observed food boxes on floor in Walk in Freezer. 2- No paper towels available at handsink. 

KC's Sports Bistro, West Plains, follow up violations: none

September 25

Diamond Head, West Plains, violations: 1- Food not protected from contamination. Observed food uncovered in cooler. Corrected onsite. 2- Observed bulk items not properly labeled. 3- Observed no paper towels available at handsink in prep area. Corrected onsite.

McWilliams Pumpkin Patch, West Plains, violations: none

September 26

Skillets Café, West Plains, violations: 1- Food not protected from contamination. Observed foods uncovered in Walk In Cooler and in prep area. Must cover foods to prevent contamination. Corrected onsite. 2- Observed no paper towels available at prep area handsink. Corrected onsite. 3- Excessive ice buildup in walk in freezer. To keep free from contamination and safety of employees, keep ice buildup at a minimum. Reinspection date October 26.

Senor Valentin Mobile, West Plains, mobile violations: none

Sapz Thai, West Plains, violations: 1- Food not protected from contamination. Observed food being stored in original container, food must be moved from metal cans to plastic storage. Food was also uncovered in cooler. Food must be covered and stored properly to prevent contamination. 2- Observed bulk item containers not properly labeled. Bulk item containers must be properly labeled to prevent contamination or other illness. Reinspection date October 26.

September 27

Ozark Burger Co., West Plains, violations: none

Uncle Charlies Concessions, Birch Tree, mobile, violations: 1- Hair restraints not being worn by all food preparation staff.

Trinity Worship Center, West Plains, mobile, violations: none

Southern Squeeze MO, West Plains, temporary, follow up, violations: none

QPs Food Truck, Fremont, mobile, violations: none

Piney Pop, West Plains, mobile, violations: none

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

Mandys Mobile Foods, West Plains, mobile, violations: none

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

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

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

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

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

Alpine Shave Ice, Squires, mobile, violations: none

September 29

South Fork Elementary, West Plains, violations: none

Los Amigos Mexican Grill, West Plains, violations: 1- Failure to maintain hot potentially hazardous foods at a safe hot holding temperature of 135. Observed multiple items not held above 135 degrees. Items were between 100 & 120. Hot Hold foods must be held above 135 to limit the possibility of contamination. 2- Failure to properly date label all refrigerated, ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food. Observed food in WIC without dates to identify when they were prepared. 3- Observed bulk items not properly labeled. Two bulk containers had no label identifying the food inside. Proper scoops were not being used either. Bulk items must be easily identifiable to prevent contamination. Reinspection date October 30.

Colton's Steakhouse, West Plains, follow up violations: 1- Observed ceiling tile/venting broke in need of replacement. Replacing as time allows. Reinspection Date October 30.

October 1

Hardee's of Southwest Missouri, West Plains, violations: 1- Establishment’s plumbing in disrepair. Observed leak at 3 vat sink faucet. 2- Observed no paper towels at prep handsink. Paper towels must be available at each food prep handsink. Corrected onsite. Reinspection Date October 31.

Fairview School Cafeteria, West Plains, violations: 1- Establishment’s plumbing in disrepair. Observed leak at spray hose faucet. 

October 3

417 Food Company, West Plains, mobile, pre-opening, violations: none

Glenwood School Cafeteria, West Plains, violations: 1- Observed no paper towels at prep handsink. Corrected onsite. 

October 4

The Pink Flamingo, West Plains, mobile, violations: none

The Fizz Shoppe, West Plains, temporary, violations: none

Southern Squeeze MO, West Plains, temporary, violations: none

Big O' Fish, West Plains, mobile, violations: none

Alpine Shave Ice, Squires, mobile, violations: none

Piney Pop, West Plains, mobile, violations: none

KB's Lemonade, West Plains, mobile, violations: none

Christos House , West Plains, mobile, violations: none

Chick-a-moo Food for You, Mountain View, mobile, violations: 1- Observed handwash sink blocked and no paper towels available. Corrected onsite. 

Roscoe T's BBQ Food Trailer, Mountain View, mobile, violations: none

Davis Backyard Smoke, Willow Springs, mobile, violations: none

Big Poppa's Kettle Corn, Willow Springs, mobile, violations: none

October 6

McAlister's Deli, West Plains, compliant, violations: 1- Food not safe. Observed one type of bread that molded. Corrected onsite. 

October 7

Primo's Grill, West Plains, violations: 1-Failure to maintain cold potentially hazardous foods at a safe holding temperature of 41 degrees. Observed prep tables above 41 degrees. to prevent contamination, all cooling devices must maintain a temperature below 41. 2- Observed bulk items not properly labeled. Multiple bulk item containers did not have labels to properly identify the food item. The containers also did not have proper scoops for the food item when needed. Prepared items in cooler did not have prepared dates. Prepared food in coolers must be covered when not being readily used. 3- The employee handsink is does not provide adequate temperature for washing hands. The temperature after a minute did not reach 100. The faucet is also not firm on the sink. Reinspection Date November 6.

7 Brew, West Plains, pre-opening. Approved for opening. Will re-inspect on Tuesday 10-14, violations: 1- Self closing restroom door not operational. 

October 9

Jimmies Family Restaurant, West Plains, violations: 1- Food not protected from contamination. Observed food uncovered in prep cooler and a freezer. Food must be covered when being stored and not used. 2- Observed grease accumulating on back of grill. Mold spots accumulating on soda machine. Wall behind the 3 vat sink in need of repair and cleaning. 

Life Phases, West Plains, pre-opening, violations: none

October 14

7 Brew, West Plains, Fully operational. Approved. violations: none

October 15

Kentzio Japanese Steakhouse, West Plains, violations: 1- Food not protected from contamination. Observed food uncovered in bottom of the prep table. A bowl utilized as a scoop in a bulk item container. 2- Failure to maintain cold potentially hazardous foods at a safe cold holding temperature of 41 degrees. Observed cooler

at 45 and 48, coolers must maintain a temperature below 41 degrees to prevent contamination. 

Sip & Bite, Mountain View, pre-opening, violations: none

Ron's Family Restaurant, Mountain View, violations: none

Mtn. View Elementary, Mountain View, violations: none

October 16

Junction Hill Cafeteria, West Plains, violations: none

October 17

Home Run Hot Dogs, West Plains, mobile, violations: none

KB's Lemonade, West Plains, mobile, violations: none

Mandys Mobile Foods, West Plains, mobile, violations: none

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

Senor Valentin Mobile, West Plains, mobile, violations: none

Sour Puss Lemonade, House Springs, mobile, violations: none

Southern Squeeze MO, West Plains, temporary, violations: none

Los Amigos Mexican Grill, West Plains, follow up violations: 1- Failure to maintain hot potentially hazardous foods at a safe hot holding temperature of 135. Observed multiple foods in hot holding below the minimum temperature of 135 degrees. Hot held foods must be held at a temperature above 135 to prevent contamination. 2- Failure to properly date label all refrigerated, ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food. Observed dates on some containers storing food. Containers must have dates and labels identifying the date prepped and the food item. 3- Improper thawing of Potentially Hazardous Foods. Observed meat improperly thawing on prep table. Appropriate methods of thawing include, being held under cool running water, in the refrigerator, and as part of the cooking. Reinspection November 16

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

Christos House, West Plains, mobile, violations: none

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

Trinity Worship Center, West Plains, mobile, violations: none

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

ENC BBQ- Smokin Sam's, Mountain View, mobile, violations: none

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

The Pink Flamingo, West Plains, mobile, violations: none

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

Doc Robs Kettle Corn, Bolivar, mobile, violations: none

Crime Scene Coffee, Willow Springs, violations: none

Cosmic cravings, Squires, mobile, violations: none

October 20

Burger King, West Plains, violations: 1- Failure to maintain cold potentially hazardous foods at a safe cold holding temperature of 41 degrees. Observed prep table with potentially hazardous food items above 41 degrees. Cold food must be held below 41 degrees to prevent contamination. 2- Establishment’s plumbing in disrepair. Observed a leak at the faucet of the 3 vat sink. 

October 21

Richards School Cafeteria, West Plains, violations: none

Kentucky Fried Chicken, West Plains, violations: 1- Establishment’s plumbing in disrepair. Observed leak at the faucet of the 3 compartment sink. 2- Observed floor tiles missing near the walk in freezer. Reinspection date November 20.

El Charro, West Plains, violations: 1- Food not protected from contamination. Observed food being stored in multiple areas left uncovered. Also observed food being stored in original metal cans. Food being stored must be covered in proper containers with lids. 2- Bulk items, cut produce, and meat not properly labeled. Observed bulk item containers, cut produce, and meat being stored throughout without labels identifying the food. Food items also did not have dates showing the prepared on date. All food must be labeled and dated for proper identification and to be used in the appropriate time frame. Reinspection date November 20.

October 22

ENC BBQ- Smokin Sam's, Mountain View, violations: 1- Food not protected from contamination. Observed food stored in original metal cans and food stored without preparation dates. Once opened food must be moved from metal cans to proper storage and all foods must have a date to identify when they were prepared. Reinspection November 21.

West Plains High School Cafeteria, West Plains, violations: none

West Plains Elementary Cafeteria West Plains, violations: none

Godfather's Pizza, Mountain View, violations: none

October 24

Sweet and Smoke, West Plains, violations: 1- Failure to maintain hot and cold potentially hazardous foods at a safe hot and cold holding temperatures of below 41 degrees and above 135 degrees. Observed a prep table and 2 food items in hot holding not at correct temperatures. Cold items must be below 41 and hot items must be above 135 to prevent contamination. Reinspection date November 23.

West Plains Middle School Cafeteria, West Plains, violations: none

Subway #1, West Plains, violations: none

Nadine's Homemade Ice Cream, West Plains, violations: none

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

October 27

Cattlemens Steakhouse, Willow Springs, violations: 1- Food not protected from contamination. Observed food being stored uncovered. Must cover all food being stored to prevent contamination. 2- Excessive grease buildup on the vent hood. Observed vent hood in need of cleaning and repair. Pieces of the vent hood were missing. 3- Wall damage located behind the ice machine. Observed the plastic wall pulling away from the drywall, a hole at the bottom of the drywall, and mold on the drywall behind the ice machine. Reinspection date November 27.

Jason's Mexican Restaurant, Willow Springs, violations: 1- Food not protected from contamination. Observed food items in multiple areas uncovered. Food must be covered in coolers, prep tables, cold and hot holding to prevent contamination. Food being stored must also have labels identifying the food and dates identifying when they were prepped. 2- Observed flour being stored in a food safe container not labeled and the scoop was not properly stored. 3- Observed cobwebs and cleaning needed near the soda syrup storage. Reinspection date November 26.

October 29

Chen's Garden, West Plains, violations: 1- Food not protected from contamination. Observed food uncovered in coolers. Must cover all food being stored. 2- Observed wall damage near the mop sink and an entry door. Observed vents above mop sink in need of cleaning or repair/replacement. Observed shelving in walk-in cooler in need or cleaning or replacement. Reinspection date November 28

Willow Springs Middle School, Willow Springs, violations: 1- Observed bulk items not properly labeled. Must label bulk items to be easily identified. Reinspection date November 29.

Willow Springs Elementary, Willow Springs, violations: none

The Fizz Shoppe, Willow Springs, Physical facilities need attention before approval for opening. Pre-opening violations: Requirements for backflow prevention not met as evidenced by no air gap. Observed no air gap on the 3 vat sink. Must backflow prevention. 2- Material used for storage doesn't meet guidelines. Shelving is not smooth and easily cleanable. Must paint or stain for a easily cleanable surface. 3- Observed holes in wall, gap at the back door, hole for air conditioner. All need to be repaired to prevent contamination and pests. Air vent needed in restroom. 

October 30

The Fizz Shoppe, Willow Springs, Approved for pre-opening, violations: none.