Lucy's Mexican Restaurant fails Joplin Health Department inspection

Lucy's Mexican Restaurant, 2705 S Range Line Road, failed its Joplin Health Department inspection today.

The restaurant received three priority violations and five core violations, according to the report, which was posted on the department website. 

Priority violations were received for the following:

-Mole and salsa in the walk-in cooler were past their expiration dates

-Employee drinks were on the preparation tables.

-Food items in the prep cooler were being cold held above 41 degrees.

Core violations were recorded for the following:

-Wiping cloths were seen lying on the rack in the walk-in, near the griddle and in the prep table area.

-An ice scoop was stored with its handle in the contents.

-A handwashing sink was being used for food preparation and was not available for handwashing.

-The hood vent above the griddle had an accumulation of grease.

-A dead pest was seen in the back storage area.

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Establishments that passed their inspections today were the following:

Burger King, 1931 S. Range Line Road 

Long John Silver's, 1627 W. 7th Street

Joplin Senior Center, 2616 S. Picher Avenue

Jugz Liquor and Microbrew, 1602 E. 20th Street

Landmark Hospital, 2040 W 32nd Street

J-H Cattle Company and Meat Store, 1316 E. Broadway Street