Joplin Health Department Inspections: Find Out Which Businesses Passed and Failed

The Joplin Globe has released the latest round of food inspection reports conducted by the Joplin Health Department. These inspections are crucial in ensuring that local businesses maintain proper food handling and cleanliness standards.

The inspections categorize violations into two types: priority and core violations. Priority violations are more severe, focusing on issues such as improper food handling and storage. On the other hand, core violations deal with equipment maintenance and general cleanliness. The Globe discloses the number and summaries of each violation found in the inspections.

Impact of Failed Inspections

Businesses that fail inspections are required to make various corrections based on the types of violations discovered. This can range from addressing food handling procedures to maintaining equipment and general cleanliness. Full reports of the inspections can be obtained from the Joplin Health Department for further review.

Inspection Results April 25

• Blackstone Gastropub: Located at 1521 E. Broadway St., the establishment passed the inspection but had seven core violations.
• Applebee's: Found at 2825 E. 32nd St., Applebee's failed the inspection with one priority violation related to cold food storage and one core violation.
• College View State School: Situated at 1101 B. Goetz Blvd., the school passed the inspection without any priority or core violations.

Inspection Results April 26

• LaQuinta Inn Breakfast: Located at 3320 S. Range Line Road, the breakfast establishment passed the inspection but had two core violations.
• Iron Skillet at Petro: Found at 4240 S. Missouri Highway 43, the eatery passed the inspection with four core violations.
• Casa Montez: Situated at 4224 S. Main St., Casa Montez passed the inspection with four core violations.
• Jimmy's Egg: Located at 1611 S. Range Line Road, Jimmy's Egg passed the inspection but had four priority violations and eight core violations, all of which were corrected during the inspection.
• Main Street Drive Thru Liquor: Found at 1620 S. Main St., the establishment passed the inspection with one core violation.

Inspection Results April 29

• AT&T Company Kitchen: Located at 4001 S. Richard Joseph Blvd., the company kitchen passed the inspection without any priority or core violations.
• Pizza Hut: Found at 2802 S. Main St., Pizza Hut passed the inspection but had two core violations, one of which was corrected during the inspection.
• Jasper County Juvenile Center: Situated at 530 S. Pearl Ave., the center passed the inspection without any priority or core violations.
• Texas Roadhouse: Located at 3317 S. Range Line Road, Texas Roadhouse passed the inspection but had two core violations.

These comprehensive inspections play a vital role in maintaining the health and safety standards of food establishments in the Joplin area, ensuring the well-being of the community and visitors.