Three restaurants fail Joplin Health Department inspections

Charley's Cheesesteaks, 101 N. Range Line Road, Taqueria La Heradura (mobile) and Hardee's, 4013 S. 43 Highway, failed Joplin Health Department inspections this week, according to information posted on the department website. 

Charley's Cheesesteaks

Charley's Cheesesteaks had one priority violation for having meats and cheeses in the cooler being cold held above 41 degrees.

Core violations were recorded for having accumulations on the soda dispenser's nozzle and for having employee items improperly stored on food storage containers in the kitchen.

Taqueria La Heradura

Taqueria La Heradura had one priority violation and six core violations.

The priority violation was for having on-site wastewater discharge to an unapproved system. The tank that the sewage is being collected in is not mounted to the vehicle as required.

Core violations were noted for the following:

-Several in-use kitchen knives were improperly stored between prep tables

-Raw beef strips and refried beans were thawing on the bottom of a shelf in the kitchen.

-Wrapping on the outside of the cooler was peeling off and was not easy to clean.

-The handwashing sink basins were sealed with excessive sealant making them uneasy to clean.

-Slip resistant mats were damaged.

-The inside of the reach-in freezer had heavy frost accumulation.

Hardee's

Hardee's had a primary violation for having ham, cheese and roast beef in the cooler being cold held above 41 degrees.

Core violations were recorded for having the mop sink leaking from the bottom of the faucet and for having liquid waste accumulating above food items in the walk-in freezer.

Passing inspection

The following establishments passed their inspections:

Candy Craze, 101 N. Range Line Road

B&B Theatres, 3217 Hammons Boulevard

Auntie Anne's Pretzels, 101 N. Range Line Road

Rumors Cocktail Lounge, 1825 W. 7th Street

Buffalo Wild Wings, 1525 S. Range Line Road

McDonald's, 3140 S. McClelland Boulevard

Applebee's, 2825 E. 32nd Street

Wendy's @ Pilot, 4500 S. 43 Highway

Dairy Queen @ Petro, 4240 State Highway 43

Pho Saigon Vietnamese Noodle and Grill, 2640 E. 32nd Street

Dollar General, 2630 W. 32nd Street

Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School

3401 E. Newman Road

Casey's General Store, 201 S. Maiden Lane (re-inspection)

Firehouse Subs, 1816 S. Range Line

Wings N More, 1318 E. 7th Street

Range Line Eagle Stop, 3504 S. Range Line Road (re-inspection)

Walmart Neighborhood Market (Deli), 1600 E. 7th Street

Joplin Early Childhood, 2825 S. McClelland Boulevard

Pizza Hut, 2802 S. Main Street

Walmart Neighborhood Market (Deli/Bakery), 2426 S. Maiden Lane