Joplin Health Department food inspections (Feb. 7)
Feb. 6—The Joplin Globe publishes summaries of routine and follow-up inspections performed by the Joplin Health Department. Businesses that are inspected either pass or fail based on violations found during the time of inspection. Those violations fall into two categories:
—Priority violations are more severe and deal with improper food handling, storage and preparation. The Globe lists the number and summary of each violation.
—Core violations are less severe and deal with equipment, maintenance and general cleanliness. The Globe publishes only the number of those violations.
A failed inspection can result in a variety of corrections based on the types of violations found. Full copies of each report are available from the Joplin Health Department.
Inspections done on Jan. 17:
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, 3118 S. Range Line Road, fail with two priority violations for having no hand-washing sink in men's restroom and no functional toilet in women's restroom; and two core violations. Reinspection was to occur Jan. 26.
7 Brew, 3347 S. Range Line Road, pass with one priority violation for having employee drinks stored above food prep surfaces and customer food; and five core violations.
Hackett Hot Wings, 520 S. Main St., pass with four core violations.
Inspections on Jan. 22:
Longhorn Steakhouse, 1930 S. Range Line Road, fail with three priority violations for employee drink stored above food prep area, spray hose for dish area not equipped with backflow device and mouse droppings in dry storage area under racks; and six core violations. Reinspection set Feb. 1.
Inspections on Jan. 23:
Braum's, 3501 N. Range Line Road, pass with two priority violations for employee drinks in dry storage area and chemical containers stored above single-serve items, and seven core violations.
Braum's, 2410 S. Range Line Road, pass with two priority violations for improper hot holding temperature on gravy kettle and chemical spray bottles without legible manufacturer label, and 15 core violations.
McDonald's, 1531 W. Seventh St., pass with one priority violation for employee drink stored on dish machine and two core violations.
Wasab Steakhouse & Sushi, 101 N. Range Line Road, fail with two priority violations for employee drinks on soft drink cooler and evidence of pest droppings in service cabinet in dining area, and seven core violations. Reinspection was set for Feb. 2.
Wingstop, 1431 S. Range Line Road, pass with two core violations.
Inspections on Jan. 24:
Sonic Drive-In, 1030 E. Seventh St., pass with no priority violations and five core violations.
Mercy Hospital Kitchen, 100 Mercy Way, pass with no priority and four core violations.
