The Joplin Globe publishes summaries of routine and follow-up inspections performed by the Joplin Health Department. Companies that are inspected pass or fail depending on the violations found at the time of the inspection. These violations fall into two categories:
• Priority violations are more serious and relate to improper handling, storage and preparation of food. The Globe lists the number and summary of each violation.
• Basic violations are less serious and relate to equipment, maintenance and general cleanliness. The Globe only publishes the number.
A failed inspection can lead to various corrections depending on the types of violations found. Full copies of each report are available from the Joplin Health Department.
Grand Falls Recovery Center, 5616 W. 32nd St. Institutional. Routine inspection carried out on April 10. Results: FAILED with 1 priority violation and 1 core violation.
• The cold well in the front serving area holds cold food over 41 degrees.
Mercy Coffee, 100 E. Path of Mercy. Fast food. Routine inspection carried out on April 14. Results: FAILED with 2 priority offenses and 0 main offense.
• Milk in display being kept cold above 41 degrees. Staff discarded potentially hazardous food without request on the spot.
• The chemical dispenser in the three-compartment sink does not dispense sanitizer.
at Arby’s, 2408 S. Range Line Road. Fast food. Routine inspection carried out on April 17. Results: PASS with 0 priority offense and 1 main offense.
quick stop, 1930 S. Schifferdecker Ave. Convenience store. Routine inspection carried out on April 17. Results: PASS with 0 priority and 0 main violation.
Fourth Street Bowl, 1419 W. Fourth St. Fast food restaurant. Routine inspection carried out on April 18. Results: PASS with 1 priority offense and 2 primary offenses.
• Evidence of consumption by an employee on a food preparation counter in the snack bar area (corrected during inspection).
Hu Hot Mongolian Grill, 1804 S. Range Line Road. Full service restaurant with buffet. Routine inspection carried out on April 18. Results: PASS with 0 priority offense and 1 main offense.
love, 4013 S. Highway 43. Convenience store. Routine inspection carried out on April 18. Results: PASS with 0 priority and 2 main violations.
China Wok, 1130 E. 32nd St. Fast food restaurant. Routine inspection carried out on April 19. Results: PASS with 0 priority and 4 main violations.
College Heights Christian School, 4311 E. Newman Road. School. Routine inspection carried out on April 19. Results: PASS with 3 priority offenses and 0 main offense.
• Observed employee food stored on top of school food (corrected during inspection).
• Raw shell eggs stored above less hazardous food and drink in a real three-door cooler (corrected during inspection).
• Boneless wings in the 3 door freezer are incorrectly dated (corrected during inspection).
Maiden’s corner, 2300 S. Maiden Lane. Grocery store. Routine inspection carried out on April 20. Results: PASS with 1 priority offense and 4 main offenses.
• Observed chemical cleaning agents stored on top of bagged and canned soda containers (corrected during inspection).
Kelsey Norman Elementary School, 1323 E. 28th Street School. Routine inspection carried out on April 20. Results: PASS with 0 priority offense and 1 main offense.