Nodaway County Health Department Environmental Health Specialist Larry Wickersham found unlabeled chemicals during routine inspections of various food establishments throughout the month of March.

Pagliai’s Pizza, 611 South Main, medium priority

Routine inspection March 1.

Critical: Dusty ventilation grates on duct work in kitchen.

Non-critical: Repair made to soda dispenser machine in kitchen made with tape, box fan in wash area with dusty and dirty fan blades, basement restroom door not self-closing.

El Maguey, 964 South Main, high priority

Routine inspection March 1.

Critical: Dispenser handle stored in bulk container of rice, wash sprayer wand extending below rim of sink creating insufficient air gap, mop sink missing backflow prevention device, unlabeled chemical spray bottle.

Non-critical: Dispensing container of brewed tea uncovered, uncovered container of bulk spices, uncovered salsa bottles on lower shelf of reach-in cooler, box of French fries stored on floor of walk-in freezer, frost in reach-in freezer behind bar, soda dispenser gun at bar repaired with tape, kitchen hand-sink dispenser out of hand towels and oil and grease on exhaust range hoods.

Subway, 524 North Main, medium priority

Routine inspection March 2.

Critical: None observed.

Non-critical: Cracked and broken floor tiles by back door.

The Q BBQ, 225 West Main, medium priority

Routine inspection March 3.

Critical: Eggs stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler.

Non-critical: Excessive frost build up in reach-in freezers and toilet paper roll being stored on dispenser.

Kiss My Grits Cafe, 129 West Main, medium priority

Routine inspection March 3.

Critical: Mechanical sanitizing wash machine chlorine concentration below 50 parts per million.

Non-critical: Microwave oven in kitchen repaired with tape and three-bay sink in wash area with dripping plumbing.

Hy-Vee Deli, 1217 South Main, medium priority

Routine inspection March 8.

Critical: None observed.

Non-critical: Rusty shelving racks on open-air display cooler and food debris in sliding door track of display cooler.

Hy-Vee Grocery, 1217 South Main, low priority

Routine inspection March 8.

Critical: Mop sink faucet with shut-off valve behind atmospheric vacuum breaker.

Non-critical: Cases of whipped topping stored on floor in walk-in freezer, reach-in freezer in aisle eight with ice and frost build up on shelf, debris in bottom of some display coolers throughout grocery, dust and debris on shelves of open-air biscuit cooler, food debris on floors beneath shelving on aisles three and 14, food debris, candies and nuts on floor beneath shelves in bulk-food area, water temperature at hand washing sink in vegetable preparation area not reaching 100 degrees, door between warehouse and cardboard compactor not sealing properly.

Casey’s General Store, 1719 East First, medium priority

Routine inspection March 13.

Critical: Label on one gallon chemical bottle in wash area without identifiable label.

Non-critical: Dusty ventilation grate over vegetable sink behind sub station, open lid on trash receptacle and toilet paper roll stored on top of roll dispenser.

United Producers Inc., 22783 US Highway 71, low priority

Routine inspection March 14.

Critical: Unlabeled chemical spray bottle.

Non-critical: Excessive frost build up in chest freezer, reach-in upright refrigerator with rusty bottom shelf, large hole in women’s restroom ceiling, restroom doors not self-closing.

Luigi’s Italian Restaurant, 1107 South Main, high priority

Routine inspection March 14.

Critical: Unlabeled spray bottle with chemical.

Non-critical: Walk-in freezer missing thermometer and women’s restroom missing lid on wastebasket.

Dizzy’s 148 Cafe, 202 North Highway 148, medium priority

Routine inspection March 27.

Critical: None observed.

Non-critical: Floor soiled with oil and food debris below deep fat fryer, loose and flaking paint on walls in men’s restroom and no covered wastebasket in women’s restroom.

Happy Garden, 514 North Main, high priority

Routine inspection March 28.

Critical: Container of cut beef pieces stored above 41 degrees.

Non-critical: Cooked chicken stored in non-food grade container and mustard greens being rinsed in three-bay sink.