Springfield Restaurant Placed on Risk Control Plan Due to Dish Machine Issues

A Springfield restaurant has been put on a risk control plan to address a broken dish machine, according to a Springfield-Greene County Health Department food inspection report.
For the third inspection in a row, Thai Palace at 3250 E. Battlefield Road did not have any bleach in its dish machine, according to a June 2 routine inspection. Though the staff primed the machine, no bleach was detected. A risk control plan was put in place, education given and a re-inspection date was set. Until the dish machine is fixed, staff will use the wash-rinse-sanitize method in the three-vat sink.
A risk control plan is implemented when a place has three of the same priority violations in a row, in an effort to help a restaurant create "a new habit that keeps the food safe and our customers safe," program coordinator Eric Marcol told the News-Leader .
Issues found during inspections fall into either priority or non-priority violations. Priority violations impact the safety of the food, such as cross-contamination between raw and ready-to-eat food, improper food temperature and poor personal hygiene and employee health. Multiple priority violations can lead to an establishment being shut down. Non-priority violations alone do not directly affect food safety, such as dirty floors, sticky tabletops or outside trash cans not being covered.
Food inspections take place one to three times a year, depending on the type of food served, the population served, difficulty of food preparation and past history. Restaurants preparing food from raw ingredients are inspected more often "than convenience stores that serve only non-potentially hazardous foods, such as popcorn and soda," according to the Springfield-Greene County Health Department .
Each report identifies what was happening at the establishment at that time. Consumers who want to know whether a violation is a one-time thing or a pattern are encouraged to refer to previous reports .
Here are food inspections from the past week:
Angelica's , Greene County. May 31 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during 30 day inspection.
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar , 1855 E. Primrose St., Springfield. May 28 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. One priority violation: Observed salmon at 48 degrees Fahrenheit and shrimp at 50 degrees, items discarded and re-inspection required. One non-priority violation: Observed open employee energy drink can in food prep area, which was removed.
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar , 1855 E. Primrose St., Springfield. May 31 re-inspection – Result: active. At time of re-inspection, cooling unit was properly maintaining temperature. No violations noted.
Banter Brewing , 330 W. Plainview Road, Springfield. June 4 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.
Big Whiskey's American Bar & Grill , 311 Park Central East, Springfield. June 2 routine inspection – Result: active. Two priority violations: Observed several utensils have dried food debris on them and meat slicer blade has dried food on it, which was corrected on site by cleaning utensils and meat slicer; observed Buffalo dip made the previous day did not reach 41 degrees within 6 hours, which was corrected by discarding the dip. No non-priority violations.
Black Sheep - Glenstone , 3325 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. May 29 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations note.d
Boss Hogs BBQ , 235 N. Kimbrough Ave., Springfield. May 31 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.
Brockrito , 38 S. Main St., Fair Grove. May 31 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during inspection.
C&M Distributors LLC , Springfield. May 31 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.
Coyotes Adobe Cafe , 1742 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. May 30 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.
Culinary Concepts LLC , 219 W. Olive St., Springfield. May 29 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during inspection.
Fassnight Pool Concession , 1300 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. June 2 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during inspection.
Fast-N-Friendly , 3249 E. Evans Road, Springfield. June 4 routine inspection – Result: active. Two priority violations: Observed potentially hazardous food items held below 135 degrees in hot holding display case, which was corrected on site and education given; observed 0 parts per million bleach in sanitizer bucket, which was corrected on site and education given. No non-priority violations.
Fat Tony's Pizza Kitchen , 6287 S. Farm Road 25, Billings. May 31 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.
Flame Steakhouse , 314 W. Walnut St., Springfield. June 2 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during inspection.
Food 4 Less Deli/Bakery , 313 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield. May 30 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.
Food 4 Less Retail/Meat , 313 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield. May 30 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed three live birds flying around the store, education provided.
Friends of the Zoo - Outpost , 3043 N. Fort Ave., Springfield. May 30 routine inspection – Result: active.
Fruity Patooties , 1926 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. May 31 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.
Golden Korean Restaurant , 1406 W. Sunshine St., Springfield. May 29 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited during inspection.
Homemade Delivered and Catering , 1330 E. Cherry St., Springfield. June 4 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.
Hy-Vee - Italian & Chinese , 1720 W. Battlefield Road, Springfield. June 4 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during inspection.
Hy-Vee Deli Kitchen/Club Room , 1720 W. Battlefield Road, Springfield. June 4 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during inspection.
Jimmy John's No. 609 , 3536 S. National Ave., Springfield. May 28 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.
Kentucky Fried Chicken , 215 E. Sunshine St., Springfield. May 29 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed behind nozzles of soda fountain by the drive-thru window were dirty, education given.
Kimbrough Asian Cuisine Cafe , 625 S. Kimbrough Ave., Springfield. June 3 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during inspection.
KOJIFOOD25 LLC , Springfield. May 31 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during 30 Day inspection.
Kuick Noodles LLC , 3165 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. June 2 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed several potentially hazardous food items without proper date marking, which was corrected on site and education given. No non-priority violations.
Legicee , 322 S. South Ave., Springfield. May 29 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during inspection.
London Calling Pasty Mobile , 4228 S. National Ave., Springfield. May 31 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during inspection.
Los Michoacanos Garcias 2 , 1779 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. June 2 routine inspection – Result: active. Three priority violations: Observed employee handle raw steak and then go to change gloves without washing hands before donning new gloves, which was corrected on site by having employee wash hands before putting on new gloves; observed two knives with food debris were stored on a magnetic wall rack, which was corrected on site by placing knives in dish pit; observed spring on three-vat sink not present and nozzle of sprayer sitting below flood rim of three-vat sink, which was a repeat violation and education provided. Two non-priority violations: Observed multiple flies and fruit flies present in the kitchen of the facility, education provided; observed ice cream scoop stored in 123 degree water, which was corrected on site by placing scoop in dish pit to be cleaned and education provided.
Lucy's Chinese Food , 3330 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. June 4 routine inspection – Result: active. Two violations: Observed fried chicken stored at room temperature but not marked with the discard time, which was corrected on site and education given; observed 0 ppm bleach in three-vat sink, which was corrected on site and education provided. One non-priority violation: Observed debris buildup in the walk-in cooler's fan blades, ceiling and floor, education given.
Martha's Vineyard , 219 W. Olive St., Springfield. May 29 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during inspection.
Martin's Smoked Meats LLC , Springfield. May 31 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.
Maverik No. 5086 , 5343 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. June 2 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.
Maverik No. 5183 , 3049 E. U.S. Highway 60 East, Republic. May 28 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. Two non-priority violations: Observed uncovered employee drink in kitchen, which was corrected at time of inspection; observed lighters stored next to marshmallows, which was corrected at time of inspection.
Maverik No. 5367 , 2161 E. Republic Ct., Springfield. May 30 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.
Megan's Bake Shop (Mobile) , 77 W. Old Mill Road, Fair Grove. May 31 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.
MFA Petroleum Company - Break Time , 2225 N. Stone Creek Drive, Brookline. May 28 routine inspection – Result: active. Discussed proper storage of wet mops.
New China , 2725 N. Kansas Expressway, Springfield. June 4 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. Two priority violations: Observed two trays of food product above 41 degrees in the low boy cooler, which was voluntarily discarded and education given, re-inspection has been scheduled; observed sanitizer absent during the dishwashing process, which was corrected on site and education given. No non-priority violations.
Pampa Empanadas , 3302 S. National Ave., Springfield. June 2 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink, which was corrected at time of inspection.
Papa John's Pizza No. 1047 , 1814 W. Kearney St., Springfield. May 30 re-inspection – Result: active. Previous priority violation has been corrected.
Papa Murphy's Take 'N Bake Pizza , 3250 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield. June 2 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.
Pasta Express , 3025 W. Republic Road, Springfield. June 2 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.
Price Cutter No. 17 Starbucks , 1013 E. U.S. Highway 60 East, Republic. May 30 routine inspection – Result: active. Discussed storing wet wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. No violations noted.
Price Cutter Plus No. 51 Deli , 4228 S. National Ave., Springfield. June 4 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed.
Q66 , Springfield. May 31 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.
Qdoba Mexican Grill , 900 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield. June 2 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed flooring underneath equipment not clean.
Quality Inn & Suites , 3930 S. Overland Ave., Springfield. May 29 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.
Rollin Smoke BBQ , Springfield. May 31 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during 30 Day Inspection.
Shot Shack , 302 E. Walnut St., Springfield. May 29 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed.
Smoreish Killer Desserts , Springfield. May 31 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during inspection.
Sonic Drive-In of Springfield, MO , 1642 E. Republic Road, Springfield. May 30 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited during inspection.
Taco Bell No. 015449 , 629 W. Sunshine St., Springfield. June 3 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.
Thai Express , 2113 W. Republic Road, Springfield. May 30 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. Four non-priority violations: Observed test strips expired; observed scoop handles touching foods in bulk ingredient storage bins, which was corrected at time of inspection; observed cooling foods placed in deep pans, which was corrected at time of inspection; observed using cardboard to line equipment storage shelf.
Thai Palace , 3250 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield. June 2 routine inspection – Result: risk control. Two priority violations: Inspector observed restaurant staff under the hand-sink turning on water, because staff said it continues to run so the sink is shut off below between uses, education given and re-inspection set; observed 0 ppm bleach in dish machine, which is a repeat violation. Staff was unable to address issue by priming the unit. Education given, re-inspection date set and risk control plan in place. Staff will use wash, rinse, sanitize method until dish machine is fixed. One non-priority violation: Observed gap at the bottom of exterior door by kitchen, education given.
The Big Biscuit , 3620 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. June 4 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. Two non-priority violations: Observed gap at bottom corner of exterior door in kitchen, education given; observed several wiping rags stored in hand sink by dish pit, which was corrected on site and education given.
The Flea , 637 S. Kimbrough Ave., Springfield. June 2 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during inspection.
The Habit Coffee Company LLC , 5035 S. State Highway 125, Rogersville. June 3 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed raw bacon stored over ready-to-eat blueberries, apples and mayonnaise, which was corrected on site and education given. One non-priority violation: Observed no hand drying provisions in the employee's restroom, which was corrected on site and education given.
The Hibachi Experience LLC , 300 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield. May 31 routine inspection – Result: active.
The Traveling Chef , 318 Park Central East, Springfield. May 30 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during inspection.
Tortilleria Perches LLC , 1601 W. Sunshine St., Springfield. May 29 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. One priority violation: Observed potentially hazardous foods above 41 degrees in prep cooler and four-door reach-in fridge, equipment adjusted so prep cooler was at 41 degrees and four-door reach-in fridge was at 45 degrees, re-inspection required. One non-priority violation: Observed salsa at 45 degrees in ice bath, which was corrected on site and education provided.
Tortilleria Perches LLC , 1601 W. Sunshine St., Springfield. June 4 re-inspection – Result: active. On site for re-inspection for cold holding, which was corrected. No violations noted.
Walmart Neighborhood Market No. 3062 Deli , 3536 W. Mount Vernon St., Springfield. June 4 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited during the inspection.
Walmart Supercenter No. 1009 Deli , 1150 E. U.S. Highway 60 East, Republic. May 29 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.
Walmart Supercenter No. 86 Deli , 2825 N. Kansas Expressway, Springfield. May 30 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed floor under fryer station was dirty.
West Bypass Eagle Stop , 3459 W. Division St., Springfield. June 3 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. Two non-priority violations: Observed evidence of pests found on interior of cabinet underneath the soda machine; observed drink racks in the walk-in cooler were not clean.
Whatever You Want LLC , 2463 W. Sunshine St., Springfield. May 31 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations.
White River Conference Center , 500 W. Sunshine St., Springfield. May 30 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed butter left out on counter top at 70 degrees, which was corrected by voluntarily discarding butter and education provided. No non-priority violations.
Whole Hog Cafe , 224 W. Sunshine St., Springfield. June 2 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed door seals on the two-door hot-hold cabinets were loose and worn.
Wicked Wok , 4852 S. State Highway FF, Battlefield. May 29 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.
Yallternative Eats , 516 S. Birch Ave., Springfield. May 31 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during 30 Day Inspection.
This article originally appeared on Springfield News-Leader: Health department puts Springfield restaurant on risk control plan for dish machine
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