Grocery store fails Joplin Health Department inspection

 Island Genez Market, 2914 E. 32nd Street, failed a Joplin Health Department inspection Friday, according to information posted on the department website.

The business was cited for three priority violations and four core violations.

Priority violations were noted for the following:

-Containers of meat and poultry items that were not ready-to-eat were not labeled properly.

-A sandwich bag of pickled items was not labeled with its contents and was leaking.

-Potentially hazardous foods were being cold held above 41 degrees.

The following core violations were noted:

-Molluscan shellfish were not stored in the original container and did not have proper documentation or labeling.

-Various packages were not labeled as required.

-The freezers had frost accumulations.

-Items were stored around the hand sink making it difficult to access.

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The following establishments passed their inspections:

Charlie's Chicken, 2020 E. 32nd Street

Forest and Field Bakery, 1923 S. Sergeant Avenue

Denny's 3602 S. Range Line Road

Golden Corral Buffet and Grill, 2415 S. Range Line Road

Independent Living Center Food Pantry, 2639 E. 34th Street

Chili's Grill and Bar, 1430 S. Range Line Road

Gateway School, 1823 W. 20th Street

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, 1237 S. Range Line Road

Zip Trip, 1102 W. 7th Street

Panda Express, 1531 S. Range Line Road

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China Pantry, 101 N. Range Line Road passed its re-inspection Monday after failing an inspection November 20.