Springfield restaurant put on risk control plan after third cockroach incident

A Springfield restaurant has been cited a third time for cockroaches running across a food prep area, according to a May 8 report from the Springfield-Greene County Health Department's food inspections. The restaurant is now on a risk control plan.

After two previous instances of cockroaches on the sushi bar, Misaki 2 at 2719 S. Campbell Ave. had another cockroach run across the sushi mat and utensils, according to the May 8 report, which necessitates a risk control plan. The report also noted the presence of live cockroaches throughout the kitchen despite the fact that the restaurant was working with a pest control company. During a follow-up inspection the next day, the inspector noted the only live cockroaches present were in traps.

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 past week:

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7 Brew, 404 E. Sunshine St., Springfield. May 10 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed box of coffee beans and muffins stored on floor of walk-in cooler, which was corrected on-site.

American Legion Post No. 639, 2660 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield. May 10 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed two spray bottles filled with clear and green liquids were unlabeled, which was corrected by manager identifying and labeling bottles. No non-priority violations.

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 1855 E. Primrose St., Springfield. May 10 routine inspection – Result: active. Two priority violations: Observed knives being stored unclean on magnetic strip holder, which was corrected by cleaning knives at time of inspection; observed vegetable dicer being stored unclean, which was corrected by pulling dicer from service to be cleaned.

Ash Grove Sunshine Center, 310 N. Perryman Ave., Springfield. May 9 routine inspection – Result: active. Discussed proper date marking: 7 days for refrigerated, ready-to-eat potentially hazardous foods. One priority violation: Observed a container of individual butter packets were at room temperature, which was corrected by staff voluntarily discarding packets. No non-priority violations.

Atrium Bakery Express, 1001 E. Primrose St., Springfield. May 9 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited during inspection.

Aviary by Lavender Falls, 2144 E. Republic Road, Springfield. May 14 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed grits not properly reheated, reading 105 degrees before service, which was corrected by reheating grits to 165 degrees at the time of the inspection. No non-priority violations.

Bambino's, 405 W. Walnut St., Springfield. May 10 re-inspection – Result: active. No violations observed.

Bee-Transformed/Honey Heaven, 307 W. Glenwood St., Springfield. May 15 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.

Big Whiskey's Republic, 900 N. Old Town Ave., Republic. May 9 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. Discussed proper cooling method for noodles. Four priority violations: Observed lettuce at 46 degrees Fahrenheit, cheese at 45 degrees, chicken at 42 degrees and noodles at 43 degrees in large prep cooler; observed sliced tomatoes at 43 degrees and turkey at 44 degrees; observed dressing at 47 degrees, butter at 47 degrees and diced tomatoes at 46 degrees in salad cooler; observed insufficient sanitizer in wiping cloth bucket, which was corrected at time of inspection. No non-priority violations.

Bigg Time Arcade, 301 Park Central East, Springfield. May 8 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during inspection.

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Bricktown Brewery, 2040 E. Independence St., Springfield. May 10 re-inspection – Result: active. At the time of re-inspection, the make table unit was properly maintaining temperature. No violations noted.

Charley's Philly Cheese Steak, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. May 7 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. Three priority violations: Observed cockroaches and small flies around drains and under soda fountain area, which necessitates a re-inspection; observed an employee blow into a glove prior to putting it on their hand, which was corrected by having employee discard gloves and wash hands; observed nacho cheese back-up at 108 degrees to 128 degrees, which was voluntarily discarded. Three non-priority violations: Observed fries sitting on counter without time control documented; observed hot water turned off at the hand sink in back kitchen area, which was corrected by turning the water back on; observed fries sitting on the counter to thaw, which was corrected by placing fries in refrigeration.

Charley's Philly Cheese Steak, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. May 10 re-inspection – Result: active. Priority violations corrected prior to re-inspection and will continue to monitor for cockroaches and fruit flies. No violations noted.

Conoco Gas Station, 1687 S. State Highway N, Springfield. May 8 routine inspection – Result: active. The hot hold unit had already been shut down for the day. No priority violations. Two non-priority violations: Observed substantial ice buildup inside mobile's freezer; observed hand sink and three-vat sink in mobile were not clean.

Costco Wholesale No. 1468 Deli, 279 N. Eastgate Ave., Springfield. May 9 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during inspection.

Costco Wholesale No. 1486 Food Court, 279 N. Eastgate Ave., Springfield. May 9 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.

Curley Que BBQ, 1450 E. Sunshine St., Springfield. May 9 re-inspection – Result: active. All previous hot holding violations were corrected. No violations noted.

Diamondmart, 2744 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield. May 15 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violations: Observed ice bags filled on site had no label, which was corrected on site.

Don Pedro Grill, 1224 E. U.S. Highway 60 East, Republic. May 13 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. One priority violation: Observed refried beans at 116 degrees Fahrenheit. One non-priority violation: Observed boxes of food stored on floor, which was corrected at time of inspection.

Eagle Stop, 652 S. Hunt Road, Willard. May 10 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. Two non-priority violations: Observed the area around some soda nozzles were not clean; observed the floor under soda box storage had a moderate amount of syrup spilled on the floor.

El Sombrero, 1529 W. Battlefield Road, Springfield. May 15 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. Three priority violations: Observed prep cooler at 55 degrees ambient temperature with multiple potentially hazardous foods above 41 degrees, so unit was adjusted and was at 48 degrees by end of inspection, re-inspection needed to verify cooler will hold 41 degrees or below; observed cook handle raw chicken, then grab tortillas to plate order without washing hands, which was corrected on site; observed cook brush spatulas on garbage can rim, which was corrected on site by having employee wash utensils and discarding food. No non-priority violations.

Fast-N-Friendly, 3249 E. Evans Road, Springfield. May 10 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed employee eating in food preparation area, which was corrected by removing food and providing education. Two non-priority violations: Observed no soap at handwashing sink, which was corrected at time of inspection; observed handwashing sink was not clean and free of clutter.

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Fast-N-Friendly, 2745 S. Kansas Expressway, Springfield. May 14 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. Two priority violations: Observed corn dog at 130 degrees, pizza pocket at 130 degrees, so foods will be on time as a control until bulbs in hot holding unit are replaced; observed buildup in the ice machine. No non-priority violations.

First Watch, 2946 S. National Ave., Springfield. May 8 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited during inspection.

Fuji Japanese Seafood & Steakhouse, 2909 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. May 8 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.

H-N-H Chinese Restaurant, 307 E. Proctor Road, Willard. May 8 routine inspection – Result: active. Two priority violations: Observed cooked chicken and egg rolls being held out of temperature without any documentation for time as control, which was corrected by labeling it; observed a small plastic foam bowl of lemon slices stored in ice bin with drink ice. Three non-priority violations: Observed outside dumpster had one lid open and was partially full of garbage; observed fan in women's restroom was hanging down; observed the handles on prep refrigerator were not clean.

IHOP No. 5339, 3804 S. Glenstone Outer Road, Springfield. May 13 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. Two priority violations: Observed several items in reach-in cooler were above 43 degrees, which were relocated and a re-inspection will be performed; observed vegetable dicer being stored unclean next to dish machine area, which was cleaned at time of inspection. No non-priority violations.

Jimmy John's, 3233 E. Sunshine St., Springfield. May 15 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed two scoops in clean dishware pile had encrusted food debris, which was corrected on site. No non-priority violations.

Kickapoo High School, 3710 S. Jefferson Ave., Springfield. May 10 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.

King's Chef Kitchen, 1820 W. Kearney St., Springfield. May 8 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. Six non-priority violations: Observed open bags of sugar, corn starch and rice that could allow for contamination; observed six knives being stored in container of lukewarm water; observed soda nozzles in soda dispenser in kitchen was not clean; observed paper towel dispenser at kitchen hand sink was empty; observed air conditioner was dripping condensation; observed mop sink and counter under soda dispenser in kitchen were not clean.

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Kum & Go No. 560, 215 S. Kansas Expressway, Springfield. May 8 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed at time of inspection.

Max Orient, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. May 7 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. Three priority violations: Observed mouse droppings on floor under shelves and evidence of cockroaches; observed foods on front steam table were not marked with time control, education was given and the violation was corrected on site; observed line prep cooler not holding foods at or below 41 degrees, food items were voluntarily discarded. No non-priority violations.

Max Orient, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. May 10 re-inspection – Result: active. Priority violations corrected prior to re-inspection, will continue to clean and monitor for cockroaches and mice.

McAlister's Deli, 590 E. Harrison St., Republic. May 8 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. Two priority violations: Observed dressing at 44 degrees and potato salad at 45 degrees; observed insufficient sanitizer in three-vat sink. No non-priority violations.

Mercy Orthopedic Food Service, 3050 E. Riverbluff Blvd., Ozark. May 13 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed open employee drink in food preparation area, which was corrected by removing the drink at the time of inspection. No non-priority violations.

Misaki 2, 2719 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. May 8 re-inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. Facility is being placed on risk control plan. Two priority violations: Observed live cockroach crawl across the sushi counter cutting board and sushi mat, all items were removed from the counter to be cleaned a re-inspection will occur; observed live cockroaches throughout the kitchen area, restaurant is working with a their pest control company. No non-priority violations.

Misaki 2, 2710 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. May 9 re-inspection – Result: risk control plan. Only cockroaches seen during this visit were found in traps. This facility is on a risk control plan that will be followed up with periodic compliance checks. No violations noted.

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Misson Ridge at Quail Creek, 4349 S. Kansas Ave., Springfield. May 8 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.

Pizza Ranch, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. May 14 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. One priority violation: Observed fried chicken on buffet not being held at 135 degrees or above, which was voluntarily discarded. One non-priority violation: Observed door seal in bad repair on upright carry-out warmer.

Price Cutter No. 34 Starbucks, 1831 W. Kearney St., Springfield. May 9 routine inspection – Result: active. Some hard water deposits on deflector in ice machine. No violations cited.

Price Cutter Plus No. 50 Chop Shop, 3260 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield. May 9 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed.

Price Cutter Plus No. 50 Produce, 3260 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield. May 9 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed back unit in walk-in cooler has continuous drip on the left drainage pipe and front unit observed to have ice buildup on the back side of it, fan covers on both units have dust buildup on them.

Price Cutter Plus No. 50 Ruby Jeans, 3260 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield. May 9 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during inspection.

Republic Eagle Stop, 2804 N. Brookline Ave., Brookline. May 13 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. One priority violation: Observed insufficient sanitizer in three-vat sink. No non-priority violations.

Rey's Family Restaurant LLC, 2129 W. Republic Road, Springfield. May 10 re-inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. Dish machine has proper sanitizer. One priority violation: Observed rice at 116 degrees and gravy at 122 degrees in warming oven.

Rib Crib No. 18, 1720 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. May 13 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed cooked sausage at 117 degrees and cooked chicken at 120 degrees in hot holding, which were voluntarily discarded. Two non-priority violations: Observed hand sink blocked with dish rag upon inspector's arrival, then a box of soda nozzles later; observed debris buildup on the lower cold holding of the cooks line cold holding on the racks in the walk-in cooler.

Signal Food Store, 2415 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. May 10 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed creamer dispenser tube not cut at an angle, which was corrected on site.

Sonic Drive-In No. 6828, 729 W. Sunshine St., Springfield. May 13 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. Two non-priority violations: Observed food-grade containers with old date marker sticker residue on the outside of the containers; observed light shield had a hole in it by the ice machine.

Starbucks Coffee No. 13655, 631 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. May 10 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed ice bucket stored on top of machine, which had a large amount of soil accumulation and was corrected on site.

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Supreme Kringle Inc., 3314 S. National Ave., Springfield. May 13 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.

Sweet Emotion, 211 E. Walnut St., Springfield. May 9 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed.

The Grotto, 301 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield. May 8 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed no chlorine in dish machine when tested, which was corrected on site. Two non-priority violations: Observed pasta and beans cooling covered in walk-in cooler, which was corrected on site; observed kitchen staff not wearing beard restraints when appropriate.

Walmart Neighborhood Market No. 2839 Deli/Bakery, 444 W. Grand St., Springfield. May 15 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed at time of inspection.

Wendy's No. 1061, 4939 W. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield. May 10 routine inspection – Result: active. Repeat violation on the house being attached without a backflow preventer. Also, there is one non-working refrigerator that should be repaired or removed. No priority violations. Three non-priority violations: Observed hose attached at mop sink without back flow preventer, which is a repeat violation; observed back hand sink caulking is in poor repair; observed return air vent in back of food preparation area was coated with debris.

Wicked Wok, 4852 S. State Highway FF, Battlefield. May 8 routine inspection – Result: active. Discussed needing a handwashing sign and covered trash can in bathroom. One priority violation: Observed spray bottles of cleaners stored on shelves with clean food equipment, which was corrected at time of inspection. One non-priority violation: Observed mop stored in mop water.

Wilson Hospitality LLC, 9007 E. Evergreen St., Strafford. May 9 routine inspection – Result: active. Two priority violations: Observed boba stored in one-door glass fridge was between 46 and 49 degrees, which was corrected by voluntarily discarding boba and manager agreeing to store only non-potentially hazardous foods inside the unit going forward; observed open box of wet cleaning cloths and two chemical spray bottles were stored over popcorn, which was corrected on site by moving chemicals to safe location. No non-priority violations.

Zaxby's, 540 W. El Camino Alto Drive, Springfield. May 14 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. Two priority violations: Observed shrimp at 120 degrees, which was discarded; observed foods above 41 degrees in reach-in coolers. Three non-priority violations: Observed no hand soap at back hand sink; observed no paper towels at back cookline hand sink; observed no individual paper towels dispensing in women's restroom.

Susan Szuch reports on health and food for the Springfield News-Leader. Follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @szuchsm. Story idea? Email her at sszuch@gannett.com.

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