Lotus Garden fails Joplin Health Department inspection

Lotus Garden, 1818 W. 7th Street, failed a Joplin Health Department inspection Wednesday, according to information posted on the department website.

Inspectors recorded two priority violations and nine core violations.

Priority violations were noted for the following:

-Potentially hazardous foods in the walk-in cooler were being cold held above 41 degrees.

-Food containers stored on the dish storage rack were cracked and damaged.

The following core violations were recorded:

-Scoops in the bulk flour bin were stored with their handles in the contents of the bins

-Containers of chicken were stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler.

-A container of rice was stored uncovered in the dry storage room.

-A thermometer wasn't easily accessible and capable of taking food temperatures.

-Wire racks in the walk-in cooler were damaged and rusting.

-Heavy debris accumulations were present on the range oven.

-Damaged floor tiles were observed in the dry storage area and damaged ceiling tiles in the hallway.

-The women's restroom door does not self-close to a tight-fitting position.

-Debris residue accumulation was present throughout the kitchen, especially below and behind cooking equipment.

The following establishments passed their inspections:

Sakura Sushi & Grill Japanese Restaurant, 1802 W. 32nd Street

Crosslines Ministries, 320 S. School Avenue

McDonalds, 3140 S McClelland Boulevard

The Outreach House, 807 S. Moffett Avenue

Las Brasas, 1202 S Range Line Road

Downstream Q-Store, 4777 W Downstream Boulevard

Jimmy John's, 407 S Range Line Road

Taco Bell, 1029 S Range Line Road

Aldi Food Market, 2630 S McClelland Boulevard

Dutch Brothers Coffee, 1036 S Range Line Road

Bloom, 218 S Main Street

Speedy Burritos, 1710 S Maiden Lane

Crabby's Seafood Bar & Grill, 815 W 7th Street

Logan's Roadhouse, 208 N Range Line Road

Pineda Market, 1202 S Range Line Road