Boba and Pha fails Joplin Health Department inspections

Boba and Pha, 2330 S. Range Line, failed a Joplin Health Department inspection Monday, according to information posted on the department website. 

Three priority violations and eight core violations were recorded during the inspection.

The priority violations were noted for the following:

-Food items stored in shopping bags not intended for food contact

-Ice in the ice machine had a dead fly frozen in it

--Evidence of drain flies was seen and flies were spotted throughout the kitchen and the Boba preparation area

The core violations were for the following:

-Food containers were stored uncovered in the cooler

-Single-service and single-use items were stored on the kitchen floor.

-The hand sink in the kitchen leaked profusely when it was being used.

-No hot water in the kitchen hand sink

-The freezer had ice accumulation on the walls and the food.

-The waste receptacle had not been cleaned frequently enough and was attracting flies.

-The trash is stored where it is accessible to insects and rodents.

-Personal items were stored in and around food equipment.

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Establishments that passed inspection included:

Braum's, 2510 S. Main Street

Eastmorland Elementary School, 1131 S. Highview Avenue

The Alliance of Southwest Missouri Commissary, 1601 S. Wall Avenue

Eagle's Lodge, 1321 S. Main Street

MSSU Lions Den, 3950 E. Newman Road

Royale Cinema Lounge, 715 E. Broadway Avenue

U Gas, 2702 S. Main Street

The Outreach House, 807 S. Moffet Avenue

Rib/Crib BBQ, 2915 E. 24th Street

Eden's Garden, 931 E. 4th Street

La Hacienda Mexican Grill, 825 S. Maiden Lane

The Living Room, 1802 S. Main Street