On the Record 5

Listed here are the restaurant health inspections conducted by the Springfield-Greene County Health Department. Restaurants are inspected for critical and noncritical violations of state standards. According to the Springfield-Greene County inspection code, critical violations are “more likely than other violations to contribute to food contamination, illness and/or injury.” And noncritical violations, “although important to the overall food hygiene of the establishment, do not necessarily present an immediate threat to food contamination, illness and/or injury.” The number of both critical and noncritical violations are given and specific critical violations are listed. *Denotes a critical violation.

Aug. 7–11, 2006

1955 Maple Cafe, 2253 N. Glenstone; Critical violations found: 1. *Some open drink glasses in food preparation area. (Must use a lid and straw, if drinks are in food service areas.) Noncritical violations found: 5.

1955 Maple Cafe, 2253 N. Glenstone; Reinspection. No open drinks in kitchen at this time. Critical violations found: 0. Noncritical violations found: 2.

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 2430 N. Glenstone; Critical violations found: 3. *One ice scoop was broken – not smooth and easily cleanable. Discarded prior to exit. (Ice scoop must be replaced.) *Inside of ice machine was not clean. (Must clean and sanitize more frequently.) *Some flies noted in food preparation and dishwashing areas. (Must take actions to minimize flies.) Noncritical violations found: 3.

Barbara’s Beer Garden & Lounge, 2109 N. Glenstone; Critical violations found: 2. *Employee was smoking behind bar. (Must not smoke behind bar.) *Hot water was not operational in men’s restroom. (Must have hot water available at all lavatories.) Noncritical violations found: 3.

Battlefield Lanes Lounge, 1127 E. Battlefield; Critical violations found: 0. Noncritical violations found: 1.[[In-content Ad]]