<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3Lnxtr_1EWouiOq00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3Lnxtr_1EWouiOq00" width="800" height="451" ></figure>SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — These are the Springfield restaurant health code violations for last week, Aug. 17-21.CAPTAIN DS #3545 – CITY View History2964 S NATIONAL AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it8/17/2026 4:30:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Permitted with ReinspectionPriority Violations Found: 1Observed: Small line cooler not keeping potentially hazardous foods at or below 41F. (Raw salmon 61F, raw pollack 61F, shrimp 59F, rice 64F) Food items were voluntarily discarded. A re-inspection will occur.Nonpriority Violations Found: 2Observed: Cabinets under soda fountain machines not clean with a build up of debris/mold. Floor under the line fryers also have a build up of food debris/grease.Observed: Back kitchen ceiling in bad repair with cracks and mold.CASEY’S GENERAL STORE #3011 – CITY View History2805 N KANSAS EXPY SPRINGFIELD Map it8/20/2026 2:45:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: ActivePriority Violations Found: 1Observed: 4 packages of allergy over the counter medications with exp date of July 2026 and 1 package of over the counter pain reliever with expiration date of January 2026 on shelf for sale. Corrected on site: Products pulled to be damaged out and discarded.Nonpriority Violations Found: 0CLEANPLATE – CITY View History940 S GLENSTONE AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it8/22/2026 4:30:00 PM – Routine InspectionPriority Violations Found: 1Observed: Main generator not providing power to the mobile food establishment. Food Operations were ceased to preserve cooler temperatures below 41F.Nonpriority Violations Found: 3Observed: 2 dead small cockroaches inside the freezer.Observed: Hand sink with a container of clean utensils and an uncut onion stored in the sink basin. Items were removed and education given. Corrected on site.Observed: Time control being used for shredded cheese and shredded lettuce with no time documented for the food items.CLEARWATER CAFE – CITY View History2500 E KEARNEY ST SPRINGFIELD Map it8/18/2026 10:00:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: ActivePriority Violations Found: 0Nonpriority Violations Found: 2Observed: sanitizer testing kit for three compartment sink found expired. Education given to replace testing strips.Observed: clean dishes stacked wet. Education given that dishes must be air dried prior to stacking.CRAFT SUSHI – CITY View History1251 E SUNSHINE ST SPRINGFIELD Map it8/18/2026 2:40:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: ActivePriority Violations Found: 0Nonpriority Violations Found: 1Observed: Ceiling in the walk-in cooler and above door way found not clean.DENNY’S – CITY View History4760 S CAMPBELL AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it8/24/2026 10:56:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: ActivePriority Violations Found: 0Nonpriority Violations Found: 2Observed women’s restroom door does not fully close. Education given. This is a repeat issue.Observed boxes of food stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer. Education given.EVERYDAY THAI LLC – CITY View History220 W BATTLEFIELD RD SPRINGFIELD Map it8/20/2026 1:10:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: ActivePriority Violations Found: 0Nonpriority Violations Found: 1Observed gap on exterior back door. Education given.FAST-N-FRIENDLY #19 – CITY View History3109 W SUNSHINE ST SPRINGFIELD Map it8/17/2026 3:55:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: ActivePriority Violations Found: 1Observed: Open container of Texas chili located in walk in cooler has mold on it;Multiple over the counter medications past expiration dates posted on packaging: Children’s ibuprofen exp 2/26; Cough drops exp 2/26 (13 rolls), 1/27/26 (4 rolls); headache powder exp 4/2023 (4 pouches), 4/2026 (12 pouches); Cold/Flu relief – 1 box exp 1/26; 1 box of pain reliever tablets exp 3/26. Corrected on site: Product voluntarily discarded into the trash; over the counter medications pulled and set aside to be returned to the vendor.Nonpriority Violations Found: 2Observed: No test strips available on site to verify sanitizer concentration.Observed: Back door leading to outside has gap in bottom left corner – Daylight is visible.JIMMY’S EGG – CITY View History3837 S CAMPBELL AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it8/24/2026 9:45:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: ActivePriority Violations Found: 1Observed potentially hazardous food item seen above 41F without a logged discard time under Time as a Public Health Control. Education given. Corrected on site.Nonpriority Violations Found: 0LESLIE’S MEXICAN SUPERMARKET – RESTAURANT – CITY View History216 S GLENSTONE AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it8/20/2026 4:00:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: ActivePriority Violations Found: 4Observed: employee switching between preparing order and cleaning counter without changing gloves or washing hands. Education given that gloves must be removed and hands washed any time tasks are changed. Corrected on site by removing gloves and washing hands before donning new gloves.Observed: masa dough stored in non food grade bags in cooler. Education given that all food must be stored in approved, food grade containers. Product was transferred to appropriate containers during inspection. Corrected on site. Repeat violation.Observed: bottled drink stored in ice in ice machine. Education given that ice used for cooling exterior surfaces of food or drink cannot be used as food. Corrected on site by removing drink as well as ice surrounding drink from machine.Observed: Several potentially hazardous foods in reach in cooler older than 24hrs not date labeled. Education provided. Corrected on site.Nonpriority Violations Found: 0MAKSHINES INC – CITY View History1717 W BATTLEFIELD RD SPRINGFIELD Map it8/21/2026 9:20:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: ActivePriority Violations Found: 0Nonpriority Violations Found: 1Observed flies throughout facility. Increase pest control measures. Education was given.MARCO’S PIZZA – CITY View History330 W PLAINVIEW RD SPRINGFIELD Map it8/20/2026 12:10:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: ActivePriority Violations Found: 0Nonpriority Violations Found: 1Observed gap on exterior back door. Education given.MEALS BY MONICA – CITY View History307 S JEFFERSON AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it8/17/2026 10:00:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: ActivePriority Violations Found: 1Observed: Unlabeled bottle of chemical hanging on chemical shelf next to 3 compartment sink. Corrected on site: Bottle labeled with nameNonpriority Violations Found: 1Observed: Hand washing sink next to dish machine has food and scrubbing pads in itMILLWOOD GOLF – COUNTY View History3700 E MILLWOOD DR OZARK Map it8/18/2026 11:50:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: Permitted with ReinspectionPriority Violations Found: 2Observed potentially hazardous food items being held above 41F in the bar cold holding. Education given. Items were voluntarily discarded. Reinspection date set.Observed quat sanitizer exceeding 400 parts per million. Education given. Reinspection date set.Nonpriority Violations Found: 1Observed missing ceiling tiles by the three-compartment sink and by the mop sink. Education given.NAKATO JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE – CITY View History2615 S GLENSTONE AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it8/19/2026 5:00:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: ActivePriority Violations Found: 1Observed: Chlorine residual in the kitchen dish machine tested at 0 ppm. Dish machine was fixed before the end of inspection. Corrected on site.Nonpriority Violations Found: 0OEF- BEEF HOUSE – CITY View History3001 N GRANT AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it8/21/2026 11:04:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: ActivePriority Violations Found: 1Observed: A container of gravy being held with a temperature less than 135 F in a hot holding unit. Education given. Corrected on site.Nonpriority Violations Found: 0OEF- E PLEX CONCESSIONS EAST – CITY View History3001 N GRANT AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it8/21/2026 10:33:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: ActivePriority Violations Found: 0Nonpriority Violations Found: 2Observed: Mice feces found underneath the soda machine. Remove evidence of pest and monitor.Observed : The interior of the lid for the deep freezer found in disrepair. Education given.OEF- E PLEX CONCESSIONS KITCHEN – CITY View History3001 N GRANT AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it8/21/2026 12:40:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: ActivePriority Violations Found: 2Observed: A container of potentially hazardous food product found without proper date marking. Education given. Corrected onsite.Observed: Potentially hazardous food product found with a temperature above 41 F. Education given. Food product voluntarily discarded.Nonpriority Violations Found: 1Observed: Paint chipping on the wall behind the 3 compartment sink. Education given.OEF- E PLEX CONCESSIONS WEST – CITY View History3001 N GRANT AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it8/21/2026 10:02:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: ActivePriority Violations Found: 0Nonpriority Violations Found: 1Observed: The back exterior door with daylight seen along the sides. All exterior doors need to be tight fitting.OEF- MOTORWAY CAFE – CITY View History3001 N GRANT AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it8/21/2026 11:42:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: ActivePriority Violations Found: 3Observed: Two coolers in the kitchen area not holding a temperature of 41 F or below. Education given. All recently prepared food moved to a functioning cooler.Observed: Food product that is under time as a control found without proper labeling. Education given.Observed: The sanitizer in the sanitizer buckets tested below the required ppm. Education given.Nonpriority Violations Found: 0OEF- TRIPLE S PROPERTIES BAR &amp; GRILL – CONCESSION STANDS – CITY View History3001 N GRANT AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it8/21/2026 12:20:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: ActivePriority Violations Found: 3Observed: Containers of potentially hazardous food product found being stored past their discard date. Education given. Product voluntarily discarded.Observed: A bucket of pickles requiring refrigeration found sitting out at room temperature and had a temperature above 41 F. Education given. Product voluntarily discarded.Observed: A spatula found being stored with chipping and cracking. Education given. Corrected onsite.Nonpriority Violations Found: 0POPEYE’S #779 – HZ OPS HOLDINGS INC. – CITY View History1231 W KEARNEY ST SPRINGFIELD Map it8/18/2026 11:05:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: ActivePriority Violations Found: 0Nonpriority Violations Found: 2Observed: A food utensil being stored in the hand sink upon arrival. Education given. Corrected onsite.Observed: The three compartment sink found with a constant leak from faucet. Education given.PRICE CUTTER PLUS #52 BAKERY – CITY View History2021 W REPUBLIC RD SPRINGFIELD Map it8/18/2026 12:00:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: ActivePriority Violations Found: 0Nonpriority Violations Found: 1Observed ice buildup on boxes of food stored underneath fan unit inside walk-in freezer. Repair and maintain in good repair. Education was given.PRICE CUTTER PLUS #52 DELI – CITY View History2021 W REPUBLIC RD SPRINGFIELD Map it8/18/2026 1:30:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Permitted with ReinspectionPriority Violations Found: 1Observed cold hold unit holding cottage cheese (50F), deli ham (50F), cantaloupe (50F), fried chicken (49F), crab (49F), and shredded chicken (49F) above 41F. Items were voluntarily discarded. Cold hold units must hold at 41F and below. Education was given. Reinspection is required.Nonpriority Violations Found: 3Observed potentially hazardous foods in the hot bar under time as a control without time documented of when time as a control began. Education was given. Repeat violation.Observed debris buildup on floors in storage area and behind equipment. Increase cleaning frequency. Education was given.Observed mops not stored upright to air dry. Education was given.QDOBA MEXICAN GRILL – CITY View History401 S KIMBROUGH AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it8/19/2026 11:35:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: ActivePriority Violations Found: 2Observed: Multiple bags of chicken and steak, 2 pouches of cheese dips cooling from previous night did not reach 41 degrees F – Temps taken at 1020 AM following day. Corrected onsite: Products voluntarily discarded into trash, discussed methods to improve cooling processes used.Observed: 2 dicer blades on clean dish shelf have dried food on them. Corrected onsite: Blades put into pre-soak to be rewashed and sanitized.Nonpriority Violations Found: 0RAISING CANES CHICKEN FINGERS #513 – CITY View History321 W SUNSHINE ST SPRINGFIELD Map it8/19/2026 11:00:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: ActivePriority Violations Found: 0Nonpriority Violations Found: 3Observed: Customer counter soda machine backsplash found not clean behind soda nozzles.Observed: Exterior door in space used to store bread on racks you can see daylight along the bottom of that exterior door.Observed: Paper towel dispenser for hand washing sink on cook line found without paper towels. Corrected during the inspection.REBAR TAPROOM – CITY View History2902 S CAMPBELL AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it8/18/2026 2:20:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Permitted with ReinspectionPriority Violations Found: 1Observed potentially hazardous food items being held above 41F in the expo line. Education given. Items were voluntarily discarded. Reinspection date set.Nonpriority Violations Found: 0SOUTHBOUND BAR &amp; GRILL – COUNTY View History5739 S CAMPBELL AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it8/17/2026 3:05:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Permitted with ReinspectionPriority Violations Found: 2Observed several potentially hazardous food items being held above 41F in the line. Education given. Items were voluntarily discarded. Reinspection date set. This is a repeat issue. Suggested using temperature logs to ensure this doesn’t continue.Observed 0 parts per million bleach in the dish machine resulting from an empty chlorine bucket. Education given. Corrected on site.Nonpriority Violations Found: 2Observed leaking plumbing in both the hand sink and three-compartment sink. Education given. This is a repeat issue.Observed debris in the walk in cooler on the ceiling and fan guard. Education given. This is a repeat issue.STEAK ‘N SHAKE – CITY View History2760 N GLENSTONE AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it8/17/2026 1:55:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: ActivePriority Violations Found: 0Nonpriority Violations Found: 2Observed: The interior of the ice machine found not clean. Education given.Observed: Facility did not have sanitizer test strips available. Education given.SUBWAY #32042 – CITY View History3520 W SUNSHINE ST SPRINGFIELD Map it8/17/2026 2:40:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: ActivePriority Violations Found: 0Nonpriority Violations Found: 1Observed: Hand washing sink located in back area has loose connection between pipe and basin – water leaks when faucet turned on.THAI GARDEN – CITY View History3454 S CAMPBELL AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it8/18/2026 12:55:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: ActivePriority Violations Found: 0Nonpriority Violations Found: 1Observed incorrect thawing method of pork and chicken thawing at room temperature. Education given. Corrected on site.THE ROOST BAR &amp; GRILL #2 – CITY View History4216 S COX AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it8/18/2026 4:00:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: ActivePriority Violations Found: 0Nonpriority Violations Found: 1Observed debris buildup on floors underneath ice machine. Increase cleaning frequency. Education was given.WHATABURGER #1703 – CITY View History2337 N GLENSTONE AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it8/19/2026 10:30:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: ActivePriority Violations Found: 1Observed: Utensils and cambros found being stored not clean. Education given. Corrected onsite.Nonpriority Violations Found: 1Observed: Dishes found being stacked prior to proper air drying. Education given.</div></body>

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — These are the Springfield restaurant health code violations for last week, Aug. 17-21. CAPTAIN DS #3545 – CITY View History. 8/17/2026 4:30:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Permitted with Reinspection. Priority Violations Found: 1. Observed: Small line cooler not keeping potentially hazardous foods at...

Last week’s Springfield restaurant health code violations, Aug. 17-21

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