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This week, inspectors from the Springfield-Greene County Health Department reported a significant violation at a local dining establishment, highlighting the importance of maintaining health standards in the food service industry.
On April 14, the College Street Cafe, located at 1622 W. College St., received a priority citation after an employee was discovered smoking in a kitchen storage area. Following this incident, the employee extinguished the cigarette on-site, and staff received educational guidance regarding proper protocols. Additionally, the restaurant faced two non-priority violations, including an improperly closing fridge door and personal belongings scattered throughout the business. Fortunately, no re-inspection is required for the cafe.
Health violations from restaurant inspections are categorized into two primary categories: priority and non-priority. Priority violations pose direct risks to food safety, such as cross-contamination, improper food handling temperatures, and issues related to personal hygiene of employees. Conversely, non-priority violations are generally less critical, focusing on cleanliness and maintenance issues that do not pose immediate health risks, such as unclean floors or improperly stored items.
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Food inspections are conducted between one to three times annually, varying by the type of food served, the establishment’s clientele, the complexity of food preparation, and previous inspection results. For instance, restaurants that prepare meals from raw ingredients undergo more frequent evaluations than convenience stores that offer only non-hazardous items, like snacks and beverages, according to the Springfield-Greene County Health Department.
Inspection reports detail the specific circumstances and health conditions within each restaurant at the time of evaluation. Patrons interested in determining whether a reported violation was an isolated incident or a recurring issue can reference previous reports.
Recent inspections from the past week include:
Angela’s Kitchen Creations, 1645 W. Republic Road, Springfield. Conducted on April 14 – Result: permitted with re-inspection. One priority violation: Insufficient sanitizer levels in the dishwashing machine. No non-priority violations noted.
Boys & Girls Club – Stalnaker Unit, 1410 N. Fremont Ave., Springfield. Conducted on April 16 – Result: active. No violations cited.
Casey’s General Store No. 2613, 410 S. Miller Road, Willard. Conducted on April 15 – Result: active. No violations noted.
College Street Cafe, 1622 W. College St., Springfield. Conducted on April 14 – Result: active. One priority violation noted, as well as two non-priority violations pertaining to storage and employee belongings.
Delaware Elementary, 1505 S. Delaware Ave., Springfield. Conducted on April 15 – Result: active. No violations cited.
Fairfield Inn & Suites, 2455 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. Conducted on April 11 – Result: permitted with re-inspection. One priority violation with unsafely high temperatures for dairy items, necessitating corrective actions. No non-priority violations.
Fazoli’s, 2055 E. Independence St., Springfield. Conducted on April 15 – Result: active. No violations observed.
FD’s Grillhouse, 245 E. Monastery St., Springfield. Conducted on April 14 – Result: active. Two priority violations addressed including improper food temperature management and cleanliness of soda gun equipment. No non-priority violations.
Fresh Ideas Drury Commons, 1200 N. Drury Lane, Springfield. Conducted on April 15 – Result: active. Two priority violations as well as two non-priority concerns related to cleanliness.
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Fresh Ideas Drury Exchange, 940 N. Drury Lane, Springfield. Conducted on April 15 – Result: active. One priority violation for improperly marked food items.
Fujisan Sushi Bar (Sam’s), 3660 E. Sunshine St., Springfield. Conducted on April 15 – Result: active. No violations cited.
Godfather’s Pizza, 1832 S. Old Ingram Mill Road, Springfield. Conducted on April 14 – Result: active. One non-priority violation for debris on the floor.
Hillcrest Soccer & Football Booster Club, 3319 N. Grant Ave., Springfield. Conducted on April 16 – Result: active. No violations noted.
Hog Tide Bar-B-Que, 304 E. Jackson St., Willard. Conducted on April 15 – Result: active. No violations observed.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Medical District, 310 E. Monastery St., Springfield. Conducted on April 9 – Result: permitted with re-inspection due to temperatures of potentially hazardous items. Follow-up visit on April 15 confirmed resolution of concerns.
IHOP No. 5339, 3804 S. Glenstone Outer Road, Springfield. Conducted on April 14 – Result: active. A non-priority violation cited regarding sanitary practices.
Jarrett Middle School, 906 W. Portland St., Springfield. Conducted on April 16 – Result: active. No violations noted.
Maverik No. 5189, 959 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. Conducted on April 15 – Result: active. One priority violation addressed with appropriate action taken on-site.
Mulherin Hospitality, 1281 E. Republic Road, Springfield. Conducted on April 14 – Result: active. No issues noted.
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Neighbor’s Mill Bakery and Cafe, 1435 E. Independence St., Springfield. Conducted on April 11 – Result: active. No violations noted.
Parkview Baseball Concessions, 516 W. Meadowmere St., Springfield. Conducted on April 15 – Result: active. Minor non-priority issue observed.
Pizano’s Pizzeria and Sauce Lounge, 106 E. Jackson St., Willard. Conducted on April 15 – Result: active. One priority violation noted for improper food handling.
Pizza Hut No. 4082, 1705 W. Sunshine St., Springfield. Conducted on April 15 – Result: active. No violations observed.
Rama Thai Cafe, 1129 E. Walnut St., Springfield. Conducted on April 16 – Result: active. A number of non-priority violations identified.
Republic High School, 4370 S. Repmo Drive, Republic. Conducted on April 14 – Result: active. No violations noted.
Ristorante Gilardi’s, 820 E. Walnut St., Springfield. Conducted on April 16 – Result: active. A priority violation corrected immediately during the inspection.
Sam’s Southern Eatery, 1631 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. Conducted on April 15 – Result: active. Many non-priority violations noted but with corrective actions taken.
Simply Delicious LLC, 2340 W. Grand St., Springfield. Conducted on April 14 – Result: active. One priority violation related to sanitation practices.
Skybox Grille & Lounge, 1271 E. Montclair St., Springfield. Conducted on April 14 – Result: active. Non-priority violations addressed during the inspection.
Springhill Suites By Marriot, 2025 E. Kerr St., Springfield. Conducted on April 11 – Result: active. No concerns to report.
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Steak ‘N Shake, 2760 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. Conducted on April 14 – Result: permitted with re-inspection. Several priority violations were noted and corrective actions implemented.
Taco Bell No. 026065, 405 E. Walnut Lane, Willard. Conducted on April 15 – Result: active. No violations marked.
The Roost, 2025 W. Sunshine St., Springfield. Conducted on April 16 – Result: active. Multiple non-priority violations were reported.
Willard Baseball Concessions, 410 S. Grand Prairie Drive, Willard. Conducted on April 15 – Result: active. No violations were recorded.
Ziggie’s Cafe – North, 2515 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. Conducted on April 16 – Result: active. A priority violation addressed during inspection.
This information was adapted from the original coverage found in the Springfield News-Leader: Springfield restaurant cited for employee smoking in kitchen storage
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