Howell County Health Inspections

Health Inspections

February 6

Sapz Tai, West Plains, violations: 1- Food not protected from contamination. Observed food being stored in original and improper containers. Once original container is opened, food must then be stored in food safe containers with dates and labels. 2- Failure to properly date label all refrigerated, ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food. Observed food items being stored that were not properly labeled or dated from date of preparation. 3- Missing ceiling tile. Observed a ceiling tile missing in food prep area. Re-inspection Date: March 8.

February 27

San Juaneros, West Plains, violations: 1- Food not protected from contamination. Observed prep table lid being left open when not preparing food. 2- Failure to maintain cold potentially hazardous foods at a safe cold holding temperature of 41 degrees. Observed two coolers above 41 degrees. Cold food items must be held at or below 41 degrees to prevent bacteria growth. 3- Cold held and bulk items not properly labeled. Observed labels and dates needed on cold food items being stored in coolers. Observed labels needed for bulk item containers. Food must be labeled and dated for easy identification and to prevent contamination. 4- No hot water at prep area handsink. Wat er at handsink must reach 100 degrees within one minute to be in working order. Re-inspection date: March 29

Blessed & Bubbly, Republic, mobile, violations: none

March 5

Sonic, West Plains, violations: 1- Food not protected from contamination. Observed boxes on the floor in walk-in freezer. Food/boxes in must be stored off the ground to prevent the opportunity for contamination from leaks. 2- Ceiling tile missing in back hallway due to leak. Roof will be fixed in near future. Re-inspection date: April 4

March 6

Wendy’s, West Plains, violations: none

March 9

Pizza Inn, West Plains, violations: 1- Failure to maintain cold potentially hazardous foods at a safe cold holding temperature of 41 degrees. Observed food items stored in salad bar above 41 degrees. All cold food items must be stored at or below 41 degrees and be labeled properly. 2- Excessive dirt/dust and food debris on vent hood and oven. Observed vent hood and oven in need of cleaning. 3- Observed door seal on walk-in cooler in need or repair or replacement. Door seal is falling apart from the middle of the door to the bottom. Re-inspection date: April 8.

Burger King, West Plains, violations: 1- Equipment not maintained in a state of repair or proper adjustment. Observed ice buildup on floor of walk-in freezer. Work order placed. 2- Observed back door left/propped open. All doors/windows must remain closed except when in immediate use. Corrected on site.

March 10

Kentucky Fried Chicken, West Plains, violations: 1- Equipment not maintained in a state of repair or proper adjustment. Observed ice buildup on piping of walk-in freezer. 2- Observed floor tiles missing in back hallway near mop sink, water puddled due to missing tiles.  Also observed walk-in cooler door not properly closing. Will make corrections.

Kentzio Japanese Steakhouse, West Plains, violations: 1- Failure to maintain cold potentially hazardous foods at a safe cold holding temperature of 41 degrees. Observed cooling devices above 41 degrees. All cold food items must be held at or below 41 degrees to prevent bacteria growth. 2- Failure to properly date label all refrigerated, ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food. Observed some food items not properly labeled or dated. All food items being stored must be properly labeled and dated to prevent contamination. 3- Excessive air gap observed at back door. Daylight visible from inside due gap at bottom of the door. 4- Excessive food debris and general debris buildup. Observed cleaning needed at dishwash area, behind the grill on the wall and floor. Also observed ceiling tile missing above vent hood. Re-inspection date: April 9.

March 11

Ozark Pizza Company, West Plains, violations: 1- Cold food items, (cut produce, etc) not properly labeled. Observed food being stored in cold holding, not properly labeled or dated. Food being stored must be properly labeled and dated to prevent contamination. 2- No hot water at prep area hand sink. Observed no hot water available at prep area handsink. Re-inspection date: April 10.

March 12

Life Phases, West Plains, violations: 1- Observed ceiling tiles missing. Ongoing repair. Re-inspection April 11.

Quality Inn, West Plains, violations: 1- Bathroom tile in 3rd floor maintenance room in need of repair. 2- Observed trash in room 311. 3- Observed multiple "Exit" lights and emergency lights not in proper working order throughout establishment. 4- Requirements for closure of laundry chute not met as evidenced by the doors on the 3rd and bottom floor not properly closing. 5- No working smoke detector located in room 317 and laundry room. Follow up date: April 14

March 13

Johnny Hatchets, West Plains, violations: 1- Handsink under repair so that hot water will be available at all times. Re-inspection date: April 12.

Ruby Tuesday, West Plains, violations: 1- Observed tile breaking in dish wash area, air gap clogged in dish wash area, and the wall in need of cleaning. Re-inspection date: April 12.

Lazy C Grill, Mountain View, violations: none.

Fine China Restaurant, Mountain View, violations: 1- Handsink still under repair. Re-inspection date: April 12.

March 16

Ruby Tuesday, West Plains: On-site due to complaint. No evidence to show complaint is valid. 

Ramen Pho Teriyaki Express, West Plains, violations: none.

West Plains Quickstop #1, Pomona, violations: 1- Failure to provide correct written documentation and time and temperature logs where time is utilized as a public health control for hot hold potentially Hazardous Food. Not time log or time stamps being used for hot held food items. Re-inspection date: March 23.

March 17

Los Flores, West Plains, violations: 1- Food not protected from contamination. Observed food being stored in original, improper metal container. Once opened food in metal container must be stored in proper container that can be covered properly. 2- Observed one bulk item not labeled and scoop not properly stored.  Observed some cold food items being stored not properly labeled or dated.  Scoops in bulk item containers must be stored handle up to prevent contamination and bulk items must be labeled for easy identification. Cold food items must be properly labeled and dated to prevent contamination and to be identified for discard. 3- Observed ceiling tiles missing near and above the walk-ins.  Observed floor trim pulling away from wall near the grill area. 4- Excessive grease buildup on vent hood nozzles and the air vents in the kitchen area. Re-inspection: April 16

El Charro, West Plains, violations: 1- Food not protected from contamination. Observed food being stored uncovered. Food must be covered to prevent contamination. Observed food being stored in original container with improper closure. 2- Failure to properly date label all refrigerated, ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food. Observed for already prepared or prepped being stored without labels and dates. Food must be labeled and dated when prepper for proper identification for discarding. 3- Bulk items not properly labeled. Observed bulk items in containers without proper labeling. 3- Improper storage of toxics. Observed cleaning items stored on same shelf, next to bottles of syrup. All corrected onsite.

March 18

London Calling Pastry Truck, Springfield, mobile, violations: 1- Consumer and personal food not properly labeled. Observed food for consumers needing label and a label is needed for personal use. Re-inspection date: April 17.

Holiday Inn Express and Suites, West Plains, violations: 1- Electrical wiring or wiring components do not meet minimum requirements as evidenced by GFCI not observed in room 201, 301, 401. Will install GFCI outlets in each room. 2- Observed emergency lighting on 3rd floor near ice machine and on 4th floor near room 421 not working. 3- Requirements for relief valve discharge pipes not met as evidenced by proper discharge pipe needed. Piping cannot be PVC pipe and needs to have 3 inches of clearance from ground. Follow up date: April 20.

Four Corners, Pottersville, violations: 1- Cold held food items not properly labeled. Observed some cold held food items not properly labeled or dated. Food must be labeled and dated for easy identification and discarding. Re-inspection date: April 17.

Kountry Korner Store, Moody, violations: 1- Failure to provide correct written documentation and time and temperature logs where time is utilized as a public health control for hot hold potentially Hazardous Food. No time log available for hot held food items. 2- Cold held food items not properly labeled. Observed labels and dates on some food items. All stored food items must have dates and labels for proper identification and discarding. Re-inspection date: April 17

March 19

El Charro, West Plains, violations: 1- Failure to maintain cold potentially hazardous foods at a safe cold holding temperature of 41 degrees. Observed prep table above 41 degrees. Cold held food items must be held at or below 41 degrees to prevent bacteria growth. Re-inspection: April 18

Pizza Shack, West Plains, violations: 1- Flooring in prep area in need or repair. Will correct as time allows.

March 23

Primo's Grill, West Plains, violations: 1- Food not protected from contamination. Observed food being stored uncovered. Food being stored must be covered to prevent possible contamination. 2- Observed cold held food items not properly labeled. Food must be labeled for easier identification and dated for proper discarding.  Observed bulk items not labeled and without proper scoop. Bulk items must be labeled to prevent contamination and must have a scoop with a handle. 3- Observed evidence of mice along the wall near soda syrup station. Suggested cleaning and having pest control come in. Re-inspection date: April 22.

March 24

Baymont Inn and Suites, West Plains, violations: 1- Observed cleaning needed in rooms 122, 226, 219, 210. Also observed cleaning needed at A/C vents/filters on the North & South side 2nd floor hallway. Observed wall repair needed in rooms 122 and 226, as well as in the storage room on the North side of the 1st floor. 2- Pests not appropriately controlled or minimized as evidenced by observing gap at the back door of the laundry room. 3- Electrical wiring or wiring components do not meet minimum requirements as evidenced by no power to the GFCI outlet in Room 134. Observed covers needed in the pool room for electrical outlets. 4- Required exit signs not maintained as evidenced by EXIT lights in the pool hallway and the North side of the 1st floor not in proper working order. 5- Observed Emergency lights not in proper working order between rooms 131 & 129, the North side stairwell, and between rooms 218 & 216. 6- Facility's smoke detectors and heat sensing devices not hardwired with battery backup in 2nd floor storage room. 6- Rooms containing gas water heater, dryers, chemicals do not have hardwired CO2 and smoke detectors. Follow up: April 27.

March 25

Holy Rollers LLC, West Plains, mobile, pre-opening, violations: none

El Charro, West Plains, violations: none

Dollar General, Willow Springs, violations: none

March 26

Diamond Head, West Plains, violations: 1- Failure to maintain Cold potentially hazardous foods at a safe cold holding temperature of 41 degrees. Observed the buffet and coolers above 41 degrees. All cold food items must be held below 41 degrees to prevent the growth of bacteria. 2- Cold held food items not properly labeled. Observed food in the prep cooler and walk-in not properly labeled and dated. Food must be labeled and dated for proper identification and discarding. 3- Observed hole in wall at the dishwashing station and hole in a few ceiling tiles. Physical facilities must be in good repair to prevent issues. 4- Observed cobwebs and debris buildup in various areas of the establishment. Proper cleaning is needed to prevent issues. Re-inspection date: April 25.

March 27

Show Me Good Food, Cabool, mobile, violations: none

Shenanigans, West Plains, pre-opening, violations: none. Approved building plan for facility. Approved to apply for liquor license. Will re-inspect as progress is made in building.

Taste of India, Mountain View, violations: 1- Hair restraints not being worn by all food preparation staff. Observed the need for food prep staff to wear hair restraint. 2- Food not protected from contamination. Observed food stored uncovered and in original metal containers. Food must be covered when stored and moved to proper food safe containers.  Food must also have proper scoops.  Also observed bulk items being stored on ground. Food must be stored off the ground to prevent contamination. 3- Cold held food items not properly labeled. Observed cold held food items not labeled or dated. Food must be properly labeled and dated for proper identification and discarding. Discussed the reason for separation of toxics and the need to finish the remodel with one ceiling tile. Follow up date: April 6.

Checos Mexican Restaurant, Ellington, mobile, violations: 1- Food not protected from contamination. Observed food being stored uncovered and without labels and dates. Food being stored must be covered to prevent contamination and must be properly labeled and dated for proper identification and discarding. Deadline for correction: April 26.

March 30

101 Pastries and Cream, Caulfield, violations: none.

March 31

Diamond Head, West Plains, violations: 1- Failure to maintain cold potentially hazardous foods at a safe cold holding temperature of 41 degrees. Observed walk-in cooler and cold holding stations above 41 degrees. Cold held items must be held below 41 degrees to prevent bacteria growth. Re-inspection date: April 30.

Southern Squeeze MO, West Plains, mobile, violations: 1- Observed leak at sinks. Will repair. Re-inspection date: April 30.