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Tue, 11/10/2026 - 11:04am
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By:
Laura Wagner, contributing writer
A hidden gem in the Ozarks has been facing issues of vandalism that is not your typical “destruction” of property.
A Taste of India, located in the business district of Mountain View, has recently faced an unknown person(s) posting signs on the door stating that the business, “is closed to protect public health and safety.” The sign has the official logo of the Howell County Health Department. Neighboring businesses and community members are outraged at the ignorance and cruelty of whomever is vandalizing the business.
Justin Frazier, Director of the Howell County Health Department, explained that, due to the nature of the sign featuring the department's logo and the fact they had not placed that sign, a police report was filed with the Mtn. View Police Department. "I want the residents of Howell County to know that the health department is committed to protecting the residents by completing inspections on all food establishments for health and safety at required intervals or anytime we receive a complaint. Our priority is protecting the public and working with our food establishments to correct an issue anytime one might arise."
Mountain View Police Chief Stetson Schwien confirms the criminal investigation is ongoing.
Owners, Charanjit Singh & Harpreet Kaur, have been business owners in the community for over almost two decades, owning and operating both the restaurant and Lucky’s in Birch Tree, Mo. The family is an annual contributor to school functions and sports programs in the Mountain View and Birch Tree communities.
"We wanted to bring something different to this community," explained Singh. "We had options to go elsewhere, but this is our home. We want to stay and need the public's support to stay."
The restaurant opened earlier this year and features authentic Indian cuisine. It is located at 408 W US-70 Suite 2 in Mountain View. Call 417-287-7102 for take-out orders. The restaurant is open Wednesday through Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and is closed on Tuesdays.