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Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers ✅️1237 S Range Line Rd Joplin, MO 64801Food Inspection | RoutineOctober 8, 2026PassObserv...
10/08/2026

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers ✅️
1237 S Range Line Rd Joplin, MO 64801
Food Inspection | Routine
October 8, 2026
Pass
Observations & Corrective Actions
4-5: 4-501.114
Type: Corrected On Site
Violation Code: 4-501.114 – Priority – Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization Quaternary ammonium sanitizer concentrations in the three-compartment sink and sanitizer buckets were initially below 150 ppm. The sanitizer was adjusted and retested, with concentrations ranging from 200-400 ppm.
Comments: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer concentrations in the three-compartment sink and sanitizer buckets were initially below 150 ppm. The sanitizer was adjusted and retested, with concentrations ranging from 200-400 ppm.
Corrective Actions: Use test strips to measure proper concentration and adjust the concentration to appropriate concentration ppm. Wash, rinse, and sanitize improperly sanitized equipment and utensils.

4-6: 4-602.13
Type: Violation
Violation Code: 4-602.13 – Core – Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Cleaning The floor in the walk-in cooler has an accumulation of liquid.
Comments: The floor in the walk-in cooler has an accumulation of liquid.
Corrective Actions: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to avoid accumulations.

Additional Comments
The prep cooler adjacent to the fryers was not maintaining proper cold holding temperatures. No PHF/TCS foods were held in the lower section, while the upper section was being maintained with ice.

Equipment Temperatures
Description Temperature ºF
Kolpack Walk-In Cooler 41
Prep Table Cooler (adjacent to grill) 38
Prep Table Cooler (Next to Fryer Station, no PHFs) 50
Bev-Air Undercounter Cooler (Drive-Thru) 36
Undercounter Cooler (Beverage Air, adjacent to drive thru, west) 39
Prep Table Cooler (Chicken Breading Station) 36
True Undercounter Cooler (Display, adjacent to register) 35
Food Temperatures
Description Temperature ºF State of food
Coleslaw (prep table cooler, top portion) 41 Cold holding
Chicken (Prep Table Cooler, Breading Station, top portion) 40 Cold holding
Warewashing Info
Machine Name Sanitization Method PPM Sanitizer Name Sanitizer Type Temperature ºF
Three-Compartment Sink Chemical 300 Quaternary ammonium
Sanitizer Buckets Chemical 200 Quaternary ammonium

Anyone know what happened to Golden Dragon?
10/08/2026

Anyone know what happened to Golden Dragon?

Breakfast is served! Stop by Fred & Red's Monday thru Saturday 630am to 10am for all this deliciousness ❤️
10/08/2026

Breakfast is served! Stop by Fred & Red's Monday thru Saturday 630am to 10am for all this deliciousness ❤️

Kinnaree Thai Cuisine ✅️1227 E 32nd St Joplin, MO 64804Food Inspection | RoutineOctober 7, 2026PassObservations & Correc...
10/08/2026

Kinnaree Thai Cuisine ✅️
1227 E 32nd St Joplin, MO 64804
Food Inspection | Routine
October 7, 2026
Pass
Observations & Corrective Actions
3-3: 3-302.11 (B)
Type: Violation
Violation Code: 3-302.11 (B) – Core – Packaged & Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation Containers of food stored uncovered in the bottom of the Prep Table Cooler.
Comments: Containers of food stored uncovered in the bottom of the Prep Table Cooler.
Corrective Actions: Unless food is being cooled, maintain all food containers closed or covered to prevent contamination from environmental sources.

5-4: 5-403.12
Type: Violation
Violation Code: 5-403.12 – Core – Other Liquid wastes and Rainwater Liquid waste accumulating on sides and ceilings of smaller upright freezer and chest freezer.
Comments: Liquid waste accumulating on sides and ceilings of smaller upright freezer and chest freezer.
Corrective Actions: Provide a method of draining that meets the requirement.

6-5: 6-501.11
Type: Violation
Violation Code: 6-501.11 – Core – Repairing - Facilities There are some damaged ceiling tiles in the establishment, primarily in the two bathrooms at the vents and above the rice storage.
Comments: There are some damaged ceiling tiles in the establishment, primarily in the two bathrooms at the vents and above the rice storage.
Corrective Actions: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times.

Additional Comments
Management has provided records showing an attempt to obtain a professional hood cleaner. Recommendations on how to minimize risk of contamination and small ways to clean the hood were discussed. A cleaning is currently scheduled for this upcoming weekend.

Equipment Temperatures
Description Temperature ºF
Vissani Reach-in Cooler 39
True Reach-in Cooler 36
True Prep Table Cooler 38
GE Mini Fridge Cooler 35
Food Temperatures
Description Temperature ºF State of food
Rice (Rice Cooker, back) 151 Hot holding
Chicken (Prep Table, top) 42 Cold holding
Rice (Rice Cooker, front) 154 Hot holding
Warewashing Info
Machine Name Sanitization Method PPM Sanitizer Name Sanitizer Type Temperature ºF
ADS Dishwasher Chemical 50 Chlorine

Billy Sims Barbeque ✅️3025 South Main Street, Joplin, MO, USA Joplin, MO 64804Food Inspection | RoutineOctober 7, 2026Pa...
10/08/2026

Billy Sims Barbeque ✅️
3025 South Main Street, Joplin, MO, USA Joplin, MO 64804
Food Inspection | Routine
October 7, 2026
Pass
Observations & Corrective Actions
3-3: 3-304.12
Type: Corrected On Site,Violation
Violation Code: 3-304.12 – Core – In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Two in-use scoop utensils were observed in the food-contact surface of the coleslaw in the Avancto prep table cooler, top portion.
Comments: Two in-use scoop utensils were observed in the food-contact surface of the coleslaw in the Avancto prep table cooler, top portion.
Corrective Actions: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F and the container is cleaned and sanitized at least daily.

4-5: 4-501.11
Type: Violation
Violation Code: 4-501.11 – Core – Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment The floor of the walk-in cooler is rusted. Area is no longer smooth, durable, easily cleanable and non-absorbant.
Comments: The floor of the walk-in cooler is rusted. Area is no longer smooth, durable, easily cleanable and non-absorbant.
Corrective Actions: Maintain equipment in good repair.

4-5: 4-501.11
Type: Violation
Violation Code: 4-501.11 – Core – Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment Several portions of the inside walls, and the seals around them, of the walk-in cooler are warped and damaged.
Comments: Several portions of the inside walls, and the seals around them, of the walk-in cooler are warped and damaged.
Corrective Actions: Maintain equipment in good repair.

6-5: 6-501.11
Type: Repeat,Violation
Violation Code: 6-501.11 – Core – Repairing - Facilities Heavy grease accumulations were observed on the hood vent system in the kitchen.
Comments: Heavy grease accumulations were observed on the hood vent system in the kitchen.
Corrective Actions: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times.

6-5: 6-501.12
Type: Violation
Violation Code: 6-501.12 – Core – Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Dust accumulations was observed on the ceiling vent above the drop-in freezer in the kitchen area.
Comments: Dust accumulations was observed on the ceiling vent above the drop-in freezer in the kitchen area.
Corrective Actions: Clean facility as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-5: 6-501.11
Type: Violation
Violation Code: 6-501.11 – Core – Repairing - Facilities Paint is peeling near the push plates of both men's and women's restroom doors.
Comments: Paint is peeling near the push plates of both men's and women's restroom doors.
Corrective Actions: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times.

Additional Comments
No comments

Equipment Temperatures
Description Temperature ºF
Avantco Prep Table Cooler 34
Walk-In Cooler 34
Food Temperatures
Description Temperature ºF State of food
Green Beans (Hot Holding Table) 140 Cold holding
Sliced Pickels (Avantco Prep Table Cooler, Top Portion) 37 Cold holding
Warewashing Info
Machine Name Sanitization Method PPM Sanitizer Name Sanitizer Type Temperature ºF
Three-Compartment Sink Chemical 400 Quat
Sanitizer Buckets Chemical 200 Quat

El Vallarta Mexican Restaurant ✅️2330 S Range Line Rd Joplin, MO 64804Food Inspection | Routine Re-VisitOctober 5, 2026P...
10/06/2026

El Vallarta Mexican Restaurant ✅️
2330 S Range Line Rd Joplin, MO 64804
Food Inspection | Routine Re-Visit
October 5, 2026
Pass
Observations & Corrective Actions
4-5: 4-501.11
Type: Repeat,Violation
Violation Code: 4-501.11 – Core – Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment The walk-in freezer door is in disrepair.
Comments: The walk-in freezer door is in disrepair.
Corrective Actions: Maintain equipment in good repair.

6-3: 6-303.11
Type: Violation
Violation Code: 6-303.11 – Core – Intensity - Light The light intensity in the above cookline is less than required.
Comments: The light intensity in the above cookline is less than required.
Corrective Actions: Provide appropriate lighting intensity in all work and storage areas.

6-5: 6-501.12
Type: Repeat,Violation
Violation Code: 6-501.12 – Core – Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions An accumulation of liquid is present on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
Comments: An accumulation of liquid is present on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
Corrective Actions: Clean facility as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-5: 6-501.11
Type: Repeat,Violation
Violation Code: 6-501.11 – Core – Repairing - Facilities Coving is missing in several places in the kitchen.
Comments: Coving is missing in several places in the kitchen.
Corrective Actions: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times.

Additional Comments
No comments

Equipment Temperatures
Description Temperature ºF
Keg Cooler
Kitchen Drawer Cooler
Bar Reach-In Cooler
Salsa Prep Table Cooler
Walk-In Cooler
Salsa Cooler
Kitchen Upright Cooler
Kitchen Prep Table Cooler
Food Temperatures
No records found
Warewashing Info
Machine Name Sanitization Method PPM Sanitizer Name Sanitizer Type Temperature ºF
Dishmachine Chemical Chlorine
Three-Compartment Sink (bar) Chlorine

Fresh Way Food Mart ❌️2002 S Bird Ave Joplin, MO 64804Food Inspection | RoutineOctober 5, 2026FailObservations & Correct...
10/05/2026

Fresh Way Food Mart ❌️
2002 S Bird Ave Joplin, MO 64804
Food Inspection | Routine
October 5, 2026
Fail
Observations & Corrective Actions
3-5: 3-501.16 (B)
Type: Violation
Violation Code: 3-501.16 (B) – Priority – Potentially Hazardous Food, Hot Holding Chicken strips and other PHF/TCS food in the hot case near the register is being hot held below 135°F.
Comments: Chicken strips and other PHF/TCS food in the hot case near the register is being hot held below 135°F.
Corrective Actions: Maintain hot PHF's at or above 135°F. Do not store PHF's in this unit until is able to maintain 135°F or above. Discard any PHF that has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hours or an unknown length of time. Repair, replace, or remove the unit.

4-6: 4-601.11 (B)
Type: Violation
Violation Code: 4-601.11 (B) – Core – Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils The back splash beneath the fountain drink dispenser nozzles have an accumulation of debris.
Comments: The back splash beneath the fountain drink dispenser nozzles have an accumulation of debris.
Corrective Actions: Clean and remove all accumulations from food-contact and/or nonfood-contact sufaces of equipment.

6-5: 6-501.14
Type: Violation
Violation Code: 6-501.14 – Core – Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition The conventional air vent covers in the service area and the back storage room have an accumulation of dust.
Comments: The conventional air vent covers in the service area and the back storage room have an accumulation of dust.
Corrective Actions: Clean intake and exhaust air ducts so they cannot be a source of contamination.

6-5: 6-501.14
Type: Violation
Violation Code: 6-501.14 – Core – Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition The vent covers located above the grill and fryer have an accumulation of debris.
Comments: The vent covers located above the grill and fryer have an accumulation of debris.
Corrective Actions: Clean intake and exhaust air ducts so they cannot be a source of contamination.

6-5: 6-501.111 (A)
Type: Violation
Violation Code: 6-501.111 (A) – Priority – Controlling Pests, Minimize Presence Evidence of mouse droppings were observed in the cabinets underneath the soda fountain dispenser and in the back storage area.
Comments: Evidence of mouse droppings were observed in the cabinets underneath the soda fountain dispenser and in the back storage area.
Corrective Actions: Minimize the presence of pests on the premises.

Additional Comments
No comments

Equipment Temperatures
Description Temperature ºF
Prep Table Cooler 38
Glass Display Cooler (near register) 41
Walk-In Cooler (retail) 41
Upright Glass Display Cooler (Motak, south) 37
Food Temperatures
Description Temperature ºF State of food
Burrito (hot case) 137 Hot holding
Chicken strips (hot case) 157 Hot holding
Chicken strips (hot case) 122 Hot holding
Warewashing Info
Machine Name Sanitization Method PPM Sanitizer Name Sanitizer Type Temperature ºF
Three-Compartment Sink

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Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen ❌️3120 E Hammons Blvd Joplin, MO 64804Food Inspection | RoutineSeptember 30, 2026FailObservati...
10/02/2026

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen ❌️
3120 E Hammons Blvd Joplin, MO 64804
Food Inspection | Routine
September 30, 2026
Fail
Observations & Corrective Actions
3-3: 3-302.11 (B)
Type: Violation
Violation Code: 3-302.11 (B) – Core – Packaged & Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation Container of food stored uncovered in cookline freezer.
Comments: Container of food stored uncovered in cookline freezer.
Corrective Actions: Unless food is being cooled, maintain all food containers closed or covered to prevent contamination from environmental sources.

3-5: 3-501.16 (B)
Type: Corrected On Site,Violation
Violation Code: 3-501.16 (B) – Priority – Potentially Hazardous Food, Hot Holding Fried Chicken in hot holding equipment is being hot held below 135°F.
Comments: Fried Chicken in hot holding equipment is being hot held below 135°F.
Corrective Actions: Maintain hot PHF's at or above 135°F. Do not store PHF's in this unit until is able to maintain 135°F or above. Discard any PHF that has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hours or an unknown length of time. Repair, replace, or remove the unit.

3-5: 3-501.16 (A)
Type: Violation
Violation Code: 3-501.16 (A) – Priority – Potentially Hazardous Food, Cold Holding Shrimp and Salmon in grill drawers (2x2) are being cold held above 41°F at 45°F or higher. Food items were discarded.
Comments: Shrimp and Salmon in grill drawers (2x2) are being cold held above 41°F at 45°F or higher. Food items were discarded.
Corrective Actions: Maintain cold PHF's at or below 41°F. Do not store PHF's in this unit until it is able to maintain 41°F or below. Discard any PHF that has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hours or an unknown length of time. Repair, replace, or remove the unit.

4-6: 4-601.11 (B)
Type: Corrected On Site,Violation
Violation Code: 4-601.11 (B) – Core – Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Food-contact surfaces of chicken hot holding equipment has accumulations preventing it from functioning properly.
Comments: Food-contact surfaces of chicken hot holding equipment has accumulations preventing it from functioning properly.
Corrective Actions: Clean and remove all accumulations from food-contact and/or nonfood-contact sufaces of equipment.

5-4: 5-403.12
Type: Repeat,Violation
Violation Code: 5-403.12 – Core – Other Liquid wastes and Rainwater The floor in the walk-in freezer has an accumulation of debris.
Comments: The floor in the walk-in freezer has an accumulation of debris.
Corrective Actions: Provide a method of draining that meets the requirement.

5-4: 5-403.12
Type: Repeat,Violation
Violation Code: 5-403.12 – Core – Other Liquid wastes and Rainwater Liquid waste accumulating on the walk-in freezer fan units and surrounding components. It threatens the integrity of food stored within freezer.
Comments: Liquid waste accumulating on the walk-in freezer fan units and surrounding components. It threatens the integrity of food stored within freezer.
Corrective Actions: Provide a method of draining that meets the requirement.

5-4: 5-403.12
Type: Repeat,Violation
Violation Code: 5-403.12 – Core – Other Liquid wastes and Rainwater Liquid waste accumulating on the floor of the walk-in b**r cooler.
Comments: Liquid waste accumulating on the floor of the walk-in b**r cooler.
Corrective Actions: Provide a method of draining that meets the requirement.

6-2: 6-201.13
Type: Violation
Violation Code: 6-201.13 – Core – Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed The floor and wall junctures located in the mop sink are not coved properly and require resealing.
Comments: The floor and wall junctures located in the mop sink are not coved properly and require resealing.
Corrective Actions: Maintain proper coving/sealing at the floor and wall junctures.

6-5: 6-501.12
Type: Violation
Violation Code: 6-501.12 – Core – Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Debris accumulations observed in hard-to-reach areas beneath food equipment in walk in and dry storage.
Comments: Debris accumulations observed in hard-to-reach areas beneath food equipment in walk in and dry storage.
Corrective Actions: Clean facility as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-5: 6-501.14
Type: Violation
Violation Code: 6-501.14 – Core – Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition Air ducts and filters are accumulating debris above cookline. Hoods above grill and fried chicken station have accumulations.
Comments: Air ducts and filters are accumulating debris above cookline. Hoods above grill and fried chicken station have accumulations.
Corrective Actions: Clean intake and exhaust air ducts so they cannot be a source of contamination.

7-1: 7-102.11
Type: Corrected On Site,Violation
Violation Code: 7-102.11 – Priority – Common Name Working container of chemical is not labeled to its contents.
Comments: Working container of chemical is not labeled to its contents.
Corrective Actions: Label working containers to their contents.

7-2: 7-209.11
Type: Corrected On Site,Violation
Violation Code: 7-209.11 – Core – Storage - Personal Care Items Employee bag improperly stored in kitchen on single use items.
Comments: Employee bag improperly stored in kitchen on single use items.
Corrective Actions: Store employee personal care items in areas designated for personal belonging.

Additional Comments
Mops are not provided with hangers to allow for proper air drying, instillation of hanger is ongoing.

Equipment Temperatures
Description Temperature ºF
Kitchen Walk-In Cooler 33
Front Reach-In Cooler (salad) 34
Prep Table Cooler Drawers (burger) 39
Prep Table Cooler (west, cookline, salad) 35
Grill Drawers 2x2 45
Grill Drawers (across from burger) 36
B**r Walk-In Cooler 30
Meat Walk-In Cooler 36
Three Door Reach-In Cooler (bar) 33
Prep Table Cooler (cookline, middle, pasta) 40
Food Temperatures
Description Temperature ºF State of food
Fried Chicken (hot holder) 129 Hot holding
Salmon (grill drawers 2x2) 45 Cold holding
Dressing (salad prep, front) 42 Cold holding
Salsa (cold table) 38 Cold holding
Shrimp (grill drawers 2x2) 48 Cold holding
Chicken (breading table) 42 Cold holding
Fried Chicken (hot holder, post cleaning) 142 Hot holding
Warewashing Info
Machine Name Sanitization Method PPM Sanitizer Name Sanitizer Type Temperature ºF
Ecolab Dishmachine Heat
Bar Three-Compartment Sink Chemical 200 Quaternary ammonium
Three-Compartment Sink (kitchen) Chemical 200-400 Quaternary ammonium

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