Nodaway County Health Department Environmental Health Specialist Larry Wickersham found unlabeled chemicals, soiled booster seats and expired medications during routine inspections of various food establishments throughout the month of December.

Happy Garden, 514 North Main Street, high priority

Routine inspection on December 4.

Critical: Observed unlabeled spray bottle located in chemical closet; corrected on site.

Non-critical: Observed excessive frost build-up in reach-in deep freezer and window and door screens soiled with dust and debris.

SSM Health St. Francis Hospital, 2016 South Main Street, high priority

Routine inspection on December 6.

Critical: None observed.

Non-critical: Observed uncovered individual slices of cheesecake in walk-in cooler; corrected on site. Observed interior finish of microwave in disrepair, not easily smooth and cleanable.

Dairy Queen, 1912 South Main Street, medium priority

Routine inspection on December 6.

Critical: observed microwave interior soiled and soda fountain nozzle soiled; both corrected on site. Observed plastic blender pitchers with cracks and chips.

Non-critical: Observed uncovered sundae pie in walk-in freezer, missing ceiling tiles in entry way, restroom ventilation grates dusty and dirty and children’s booster seats stored in lobby soiled with food debris; all corrected on site. Observed soap unavailable at kitchen hand sink, hand sink in kitchen missing hand towels or dryer and back flow preventer dripping on floor.

Hy-Vee Meat Department, 1217 South Main Street, low priority

Routine inspection on December 7.

Critical: Observed case of mushrooms stored below a case of ground beef in walk-in cooler; corrected on site.

Non-critical: Observed hand sink plumbing dripping and food and debris on floor under and adjacent to display case.

Hy-Vee Bakery Department, 1217 South Main Street, low priority

Routine inspection on December 7.

Critical: None observed.

Non-critical: Observed single-serve items stored on floor adjacent to shelving; corrected on site. Observed crumbs and debris on shelving and cabinets, top and side of ware wash machine soiled with debris and ventilation exhaust pipe dripping condensation adjacent to ware wash machine.

Wilson Grocery, 124 Highway 148, Hopkins, low priority

Routine inspection on December 8.

Critical: Observed uncooked breakfast sausage stored above mini doughnuts in reach-in freezer; corrected on site.

Non-critical: Observed restroom hand sink missing hand soap; corrected on site. Observed onion skins and packing debris underneath display shelving, frost build-up in reach-in freezer and in outdoor bagged ice dispenser and dusty canned items, shelves and boxed items.

Rick’s Country Shoppe, 301 South First Street, Hopkins, low priority

Routine inspection on December 8.

Critical: None observed.

Non-critical: Observed three boxes of expired medicine stored on shelf past expiration date; corrected on site.

Burlington Junction Grocery LLC, 119 West Main Street, Burlington Jct., low priority

Routine inspection on December 12.

Critical: None observed.

Non-critical: Observed restroom floors, wall and ceiling in disrepair and not smooth and cleanable and baseboard adjacent to display case with unsealed finish.

Highway 136 Roadhouse, 602 West Main Street, Burlington Jct., medium priority

Routine inspection on December 12.

Critical: None observed.

Non-critical: Observed excessive frost build-up in reach-in deep freezers, restroom doors not self-closing and toilet paper dispenser in restroom in disrepair.

Junction T LLC, 19534 US Highway 71, low priority

Routine inspection on December 12.

Critical: None observed.

Non-critical: Observed restroom door held open with door stop; corrected on site. Observed frost build-up in reach-in ice cream freezer and countertop in disrepair at drink station.

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 2919 South Main Street, high priority

Routine inspection on December 26.

Critical: Observed reach-in cooler in kitchen not holding 41 degrees.

Non-critical: Observed uncovered iced tea dispenser in kitchen; corrected on site. Observed dusty ventilation grate above drink station in kitchen, floor soiled in walk-in beer cooler and cracked and chipped bar top near register.

Sonic Drive-In, 721 South Main Street, high priority

Routine inspection on December 28.

Critical: Observed can opener point soiled with food debris; corrected on site.

Non-critical: Observed cut banana improperly stored on counter to prevent contamination, uncovered onion rings stored in walk-in cooler, restroom door propped open, box of cherries stored on floor adjacent to dry storage and soda station soiled with syrup splatter; all corrected on site. Observed torn gasket on ice cream freezer access door, slush machine leaking slush syrup onto floor, cracked floor tiles throughout facility, unshielded lights above ware wash area and hallway adjacent to back door and inner door panel of reach-in freezer soiled with food debris.

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