Food inspection finds mouse droppings at Springfield nonprofit

A nonprofit organization was found to have mouse droppings in its storage room, according to an April 27 food inspection report by the Springfield Greene County Health Department.

During a routine inspection, the Stalnaker unit of the Boys and Girls Club, 1410 N. Fremont Ave., was found to have mouse droppings in its storage room, according to the SGCHD report.

Also during that inspection, the report said an employee removed their gloves, switched to a different task and then put on a fresh pair of gloves without washing their hands, and mold was found on a bottle of mustard. Education was given on proper glove hygiene and the mustard was discarded, according to the report. The Stalnaker unit will need to be re-inspected.

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.

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Issues found during inspection 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.

Here are food inspections from the last week:

Last week:Majority of Greene Co. food establishments passed routine inspections week of April 27

AM Donuts and Coffee, 1501 E. Pythian St., Springfield. April 28 re-inspection ‒ Result: active. All previous cold-holding violations corrected. No violations cited at time of inspection.

AM Donuts and Coffee, 1501 E. Pythian St., Springfield. April 28 routine inspection ‒ Result: suspend. No hot water available. Permit suspended until hot water is fixed and readily available. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed water temperature at 73 degrees Fahrenheit at handwashing sink.

AM Donuts and Coffee, 1501 E. Pythian St., Springfield. May 1 suspended permit re-inspection ‒ Result: approved. Hot water is restored and readily available. Establishment approved to operate again. No violations cited at time of inspection.

Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grill, 1855 E. Primrose St., Springfield. May 2 routine inspection ‒ Result: active. One priority violation: Observed ice machine and vegetable cutter were dirty, sticker residue on clean bins. Two non-priority violations: Observed shelves, floors and fans in refrigeration units were dirty; observed numerous lights throughout food preparation and storage areas had loose, open or cracked shielding.

Big Whiskey's American Bar & Grill, 1550 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield. May 1 routine inspection ‒ Result: active. No violations cited at time of inspection.

Bill & Payne Stewart Golf Course, 1825 E. Norton Road, Springfield. May 2 routine inspection ‒ Result: active. One priority violation: Observed disposable plates and bowls stored directly on top of fuel containers for chafing dishes, education given and corrected on-site by staff separating disposable items from chafing fuel. Repeat violation. One non-priority violation: Observed multiple chip boxes stored directly on the floor in the kitchen area and drinks stored directly on the floor in the dry storage room.

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Boys & Girls Club-Stalnaker Unit, 1410 N. Fremont Ave., Springfield. April 27 routine inspection ‒ Result: permitted with re-inspection. Two priority violations: Observed mouse droppings on floor of dry storage room; observed food worker remove gloves to change a task then return to food service and put on new gloves without washing hands, education was given and corrected on-site. One non-priority violation: Observed mustard bottle with mold on it was stored in kitchen cooler, bottle was discarded.

Burger King No. 24139, 1929 W. Republic Road, Springfield. May 4 routine inspection ‒ Result: active. Two priority violations: Observed wiping cloth buckets were at 100 parts per million of quat solution, which was corrected on-site; observed lettuce and sliced tomatoes with discard date of May 3 and a temperature of 51 degrees to 52 degrees in make table, which was corrected on-site when manager voluntarily discarded both quarter pans. No non-priority violations.

Cabos Bonitos Grill & Cantina LLC, 406 S. South Ave., Springfield. May 1 routine inspection ‒ Result: active. No violations.

Catrinas Cantina LLC, 2925 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield. May 3 routine inspection ‒ Result: active. Two priority violations: Observed beef and chicken above fill line in top of prep cooler holding at 51 degrees to 52 degrees, which were voluntarily discarded and education was provided; observed raw shell eggs stored over vegetables in walk-in cooler and raw fish stored over vegetables in bottom of prep cooler, which was corrected on-site and education provided. One non-priority violation: Observed compressor vent leaking in walk-in cooler, and owner agrees not to store food under unit.

Chameleon Cuisine - Truck, 3850 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. April 28 routine inspection ‒ Result: active. No violations cited.

Chick-fil-A Branson Food Truck, Republic. April 28 routine inspection ‒ Result: active. No violations cited.

Chinese Chef, 3029 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. April 28 complaint inspection ‒ Result: active. No violations cited.

D'Vine Deli and Wine, 3522 S. National Ave., Springfield. April 28 routine inspection ‒ Result: active. No violations cited.

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Ebbet's Field, 1027 E. Walnut St., Springfield. April 27 routine inspection ‒ Result: permitted with re-inspection. Two priority violations: Observed sanitizer bucket empty at dish machine and sanitizer residual was 0 ppm when tested, which is a repeat violation; observed chicken wings cooked the previous day were not cooled to 41 degrees, which were voluntarily discarded and education was given. Three non-priority violations: Observed walk-in cooler had moldy food on the floor, food debris on the floor and wet dirty towels on the floor, which is a repeat violation and had education given; observed no hot water in bar sink in outside bar; observed food debris on the floor in the basement behind deep chest freezers and in the dry storage room.

Fire Family Barbecue Catering, 4933 S. State Highway FF, Battlefield. April 28 routine inspection ‒ Result: active. No violations cited.

Gailey's Breakfast Cafe, 220 E. Walnut St., Springfield. May 1 routine inspection ‒ Result: active. No violations.

Karai, 640 W. Republic Road, Springfield. May 1 complaint inspection ‒ Result: active. No priority violations. Two non-priority violations: Observed sushi knives and rice scoop stored in ice water; observed no soap at bar and sushi hand sink, corrected on-site.

Lakeland Behavioral Health System, 440 S. Market Ave., Springfield. May 3 routine inspection ‒ Result: active. Two priority violations: 1. Observed chicken and omelets in walk-in cooler tested at 48 degrees, walk-in ambient air temperature tested at 38 degrees. Person in charge started items were placed in walk-in around 5 p.m. the night before. Chicken and omelets were voluntarily discarded and education was provided on cooling procedures. 2. Observed employee removed gloves and donned a new pair without washing hands. Education provided. One non-priority violations: Observed no water pressure available at kitchen hand sink. Person in charge stated a work order was already in place to have sink fixed. Until sink fixed, employees instructed to wash hands at sink near register.

London Calling Moveable Truck, 4228 S. National Ave., Springfield. April 28 routine inspection ‒ Result: active. No violations cited.

Max Orient, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. April 28 re-inspection ‒ Result: active. Cabbage cooler was cold-holding at or below 41 degrees, cabbage was at 35 degrees. No violations cited.

McAlister's, 2300 N. Airport Blvd., Springfield. April 27 routine inspection ‒ Result: active. Also a little unsealed or painted wood on and under counter. One priority violation: Observed the quaternary ammonia solution was 100 ppm at bar's sink and glasses were being washed and sanitized. Promptly corrected by staff by adding more quaternary ammonia. No non-priority violations.

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Mrs. Gilmore's Tea Room, 211 E. Commercial St., Springfield. May 3 routine inspection ‒ Result: active. One priority violation: Observed container of strawberries with some strawberries found moldy, which was voluntarily discarded and corrected on-site. One non-priority violation: Observed on fridge number four that door seals are starting to come loose.

MSU-Chick-fil-A/Madison Ave Pasta Company, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield. April 27 routine inspection ‒ Result: active. No violations cited.

MSU-Freddy's Frozen Custard, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield. April 27 routine inspection ‒ Result: active. One priority violation: Observed cut lettuce at 45 degrees, cut tomato at 50 degrees and air at 45 degrees in two-door open-top cooler. Employee said food was brought from walk-in recently. Cooler was set to 2, with 7 being the coldest. Cooler adjusted to make colder. Monitor cold holding temperatures to ensure food is 41 degrees or below. Final temp below 41. No non-priority violations.

MSU-Panda Express, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield. April 27 routine inspection ‒ Result: active. One priority violation: Observed cut cabbage at 57 degrees and liquid egg at 52 degrees in two-door prep cooler. Both items were stored above fill line in prep table. Food out of temperature voluntarily discarded by person in charge. Air temperature in unit was holding 41 degrees or below. Discussed not storing food on top of bins in prep cooler. Corrected on-site. No non-priority violations.

MSU-Starbucks, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield. April 27 routine inspection ‒ Result: active. No violations cited.

MSU-Subway Plaster Student Union No. 23679, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield. April 27 routine inspection ‒ Result: active. No violations cited.

New China, 2725 N. Kansas Expressway, Springfield. May 3 routine inspection ‒ Result: active. One priority violation: Observed one container of raw sprouts on counter at 57 degrees, which was promptly corrected. Two non-priority violations: 1. Observed one large container, about 4 inches deep, of cooked chicken was wrapped in plastic and put in walk-in refrigerator to cool. Inspector explained proper cooling methods and container was divided into two, left uncovered and placed back into walk-in refrigerator. 2. Observed front hand-sink blocked by cart with rice cooker on it. Promptly relocated rice cooker.

Panera Bread, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway, Springfield. April 27 re-inspection ‒ Result: permitted with re-inspection. Their warewashing service company had not been out and sanitizing solution was still in excess of 200 ppm chlorine. General manager called service company again and requested that they come out. Facility was instructed that they could run dishes through dish machine and then immerse in a sink compartment with proper concentration of sanitizer and air dry until machine was operating properly. Inspector asked to be contacted when operational and they would make a re-inspection. No violations cited.

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Panera Bread, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway, Springfield. April 28 re-inspection ‒ Result: active. Dish service company had been out and final rinse was 150 ppm chlorine. No violations cited.

Pho Kim Restaurant, 3433 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. May 3 routine inspection ‒ Result: active. No violations cited at time of inspection.

Pinas Locas LLC, 3211 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. May 3 routine inspection ‒ Result: active. No priority violations. Two non-priority violations: 1. Observed bulk ice cream received from Arkansas vendor without labels. Owner agrees not to sell until source is verified and labels are in place. Contact made with Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. 2. Observed two babies in side room off kitchen. Only employees responsible for food prep and operation are allowed in the kitchen and back area. Corrected on-site and education provided.

Pleasant View School, 2210 E. State Highway AA, Springfield. April 27 routine inspection ‒ Result: active. No violations cited during inspection.

Red Lobster No. 0063, 2141 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. April 28 routine inspection ‒ Result: permitted with re-inspection. Two priority violations found: 1. Observed potentially hazardous food on the server expo line not being held at 41 degrees or below (sour cream at 50 to 54 degrees, cheese at 44 to 45 degrees). Foods voluntarily discarded and education given for items held on ice. 2. Observed vanilla yogurt mix in beer cooler not being held at or below 41 degrees. Vanilla yogurt mix was voluntarily discarded and will be kept in a different cooler from now on. Corrected on site. One non-priority violations: Observed noodles cooling covered in the walk-in cooler. Education provided and lids were removed. Repeat violation.

Rib Crib No. 19, 1640 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. May 1 routine inspection ‒ Result: active. Two priority violations: 1. Observed various potentially hazardous foods in both walk-in coolers not being date labeled the day they were prepared. Education given and corrected on-site by staff labeling all food that was confirmed by day-time shift the day all foods were prepared. 2. Observed multiple moldy lemons stored in walk-in, education was given and all lemons were discarded. No non-priority violations.

Sakura, 3230 S. National Ave., Springfield. April 27 routine inspection ‒ Result: active. One priority violation: Observed employee preparing sushi with bare hands. Sushi was discarded and education provided to person in charge. No non-priority violations.

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Skybox Grill & Lounge, 1271 E. Montclair St., Springfield. May 1 routine inspection ‒ Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed employee restroom door is in poor repair. Door should be repaired or replaced.

Springfield Southside Seniors, 2215 S. Fremont Ave., Springfield. April 28 routine inspection ‒ Result: active. No violations cited at time of inspection.

St. Michael's, 301 S. South Ave., Springfield. April 27 suspended permit re-inspection ‒ Result: approved. No violations cited.

Stusquatch's Rockstar BBQ, 2463 W. Sunshine St., Springfield. April 27 routine inspection ‒ Result: active. Discussed proper labeling for pre-packaged grab-n-go desserts. One priority violation. One non-priority violation: Observed employee prepping meat for cooking not wearing a beard restraint. Corrected at time of inspection.

Thailand Station, 1730 E. Republic Road, Springfield. May 2 re-inspection ‒ Result: active. No violations cited at time of re-inspection.

Tinga Tacos Mobile Unit, 308 W. McDaniel St., Springfield. April 28 routine inspection ‒ Result: active. No violations cited.

Van Gogh's Eeterie, 334 E. Commercial St., Springfield. May 1 routine inspection ‒ Result: permitted with re-inspection. Two priority violations: Observed coffee bar fridge holding potentially hazardous products above 41 degrees, which were voluntarily discarded and re-inspection scheduled; observed made in-house sauces were held for over seven days, education was given and product voluntarily discarded. No non-priority violations.

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Victoria's Cake Design, 2265 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. May 3 routine inspection ‒ Result: active. No violations cited.

Waffle House No. 1431, 436 N. West Bypass, Springfield. May 3 routine inspection ‒ Result: active. I gave facility copy of complaints except for identifying information had been removed. Some of the complaint items were found to be valid and were addressed with citations. One priority violation: Observed dirty knife attached to magnetic strip near three-vat sink and a dirty cutting board, which was corrected by cleaning knife and discarding cutting board. Four non-priority violations: Observed back hand sink was out of paper towels when inspector arrived, which was corrected by staff refilling it; observed west end of dishline had inch or so of standing wastewater; observed soda dispensing station, inside cabinet under soda dispensing station, exterior of some equipment and inside of one refrigerator were not clean; observed floor under three-vat sink, front dish line and front counter were not clean.

Wingstop, 2718 N. Kansas Expressway, Springfield. May 3 routine inspection ‒ Result: active. No priority violations. Three non-priority violations: Observed mop stored in mop sink, education given; observed back exterior door in kitchen was open during operating; observed kitchen utensil found inside employee hand-washing sink, which is a repeat violation and education was given.

Susan Szuch is the health and public policy reporter for the Springfield News-Leader. Follow her on Twitter @szuchsm. Story idea? Email her at [email protected].