March 2025 Restaurant Inspections

DateEstablishment NameAddressInspection TypeCore ViolationsCommentsPriority Violations CommentsFollow Up Dates
3/4/2025Humansville R-IV School300 N Oak St, HumansvilleRoutineNo ViolationsSanitizer Criteria; Cold Holding; Dirty Food Contact Surface; Evidence of Pests; Safe FoodSolution at 3-vat sink tests @ 400ppm (COS); Cooler temp btwn 44-45, needs repair; Large can opener found dirty (COS); Mice feces found on storage shelf (COS)-pest control up-to-date; 2 cans found with dents on seams (COS)3/20/2025
3/4/2025Dollar General1805 W Broadway, BolivarFollow-upFood Temperature2nd violation- missing thermometers in coolers and freezers; other violations correctedStaff Training2nd violation- staff without food safety certification4/15/2025
3/4/2025Dollar General4339 Hwy P, HalfwayRoutineNo ViolationsNo Violations
3/4/2025Halfway R-3 School2150 Hwy 32, HalfwayRoutineFood Storage; Physical FacilitiesBags & boxes stored on floor; Dust accumulation on AC vents above prep table & utensil storageNo ViolationsNext Routine Inspection
3/4/202532 Whistle Stop2135 Hwy 32, HalfwayRoutinePhysical FacilitiesAC vents need deep cleaningSafe Food TemperatureFood not held at 135 degrees or above (COS)Next Routine Inspection
3/4/2025Half Century Club102 W Tilden St, HumansvilleRoutineNo ViolationsSanitizer Criteria; Dirty Food Contact Surface; Safe Food; Food Safety; LabelingSanitizer too strong (COS); Large can opener found with food debris (COS); Potentially hazardous foods not held at 41 degrees (COS); Employee medication stored near food (COS); Food not properly labeled with source (COS)
3/4/2025Woods Express804 S Springfield, BolivarFollow-upViolation CorrectedViolation Corrected
3/4/2025Dollar General2101 S Springfield, BolivarFollow-upViolations Corrected
3/11/2025Basil & Bourbon113 S Main, BolivarRoutineNo ViolationsDate MarkingMultiple sauces made in-house labeled with dates past 7 days. (COS)
3/11/2025Sunshine Bowls & Bakery116 W Broadway, BolivarRoutineNo ViolationsNo Violations
3/11/2025Laney’s Grocery500 S Main St, Pleasant HopeHand sink; Physical Facilities; HACCP planHandwashing sink used for other purposes; Storage & Alcohol rooms need cleaned; Vents throughout the facility need cleaning; HACCP plan required for smoking meats. Pest Control; Food contact surfaces; Food safetyMice feces in water heater room; Food prep tools stored with food debris (COS); Food requiring refrigeration stored on counter (COS-discarded); Raw meat stored above RTE foods in cooler (COS-moved to safe location); Potentially hazardous foods not stored at correct temp. (COS-discarded food)3/14/2025
3/14/2025Creator Delights1303 E Broadway, BolivarFollow-upViolations Corrected
3/14/2025B & B Theaters800 E Aldrich Road, BolivarFollow-upViolations Corrected
3/19/2025The 1906 Wine Bar & Pub115 W Broadway, BolivarPre-OpeningNo ViolationsNo Violations
3/20/2025Down South Fried Fish1819 N 25th St, Ozark Pre-OpeningNo ViolationsTemperature ControlMissing thermometers in freezer & fridgeNext Routine Inspection
3/20/2025Bolivar Elks Lodge 1990 W Broadway, BolivarFollow-upFood TemperatureNo thermometers in coolers or freezerFood SafetyPIC without food safety certificationNext Routine Inspection
3/20/2025Dollar Tree2270 S Springfield, BolivarFollow-upViolations CorrectedViolations Corrected
3/20/2025Laney’s Grocery500 S Main St, Pleasant HopeFollow-upViolations Corrected
3/21/2025Bada Bing Wing Company793 E 419th Rd, BolivarRoutineSantizationNo sanitizer test kit availableNext Routine Inspection
3/24/2025City of Bolivar Ball Fields – North1700 E Aldrich, BolivarRoutineNo ViolationsNo ViolationsNo cold holding temps were taken. Staff turned on cold holding equipment at strat of inspection.
3/25/2025Rustic Shack Café108 S Ohio St, HumansvilleFollow-upViolations CorrectedFood SafetyLoaf of bread found with mold, discarded on site; Facility will be switching to three compartment sink for washing, rinsing and sanitizing;
3/25/2025Humansville R-IV School300 N Oak Street, HumansvilleFollow-upViolations Corrected
3/27/2025Burger King1911 S Springfield, BolivarRoutinePhysical Facilites; Non-Contact Food SurfaceDaylight coming in from back kitchen door when closed, new seal needed; Grill & fryer has excessive oil/grease stains on sideDirty Non-Contact Food SurfaceDirty AC Vents, dust accumulation. This was a previous core violation moved up to priority as per Polk County ordinance4/10/2025
3/27/2025Fast N Friendly East1602 E Broadway St, BolivarRoutinePhysical Facilites; Non-Contact Food SurfaceExcessive dust accumulation on AC vents above soda fountain; Missing ceiling tiles above ice machine; Microwave near hot hold has excessive food debris and stainsPhysical FacilitiesDamaged Ceiling tile above storage room, entry door and milk wall cooler found with water damage, roof/ceiling needs checked to fix water leakage (2nd subsequent violation)4/10/2025
3/27/2025Black Squirrel104 N Dunnegan, BolivarRoutineHand sinkPancake mix found in fand washing sink at start of inspection, product was removed and manager was provided educationFood SafetyThree bottles of syrup were found stored at room temperature with labels that stated “Refrigerate after opening”, syrups were discarded on site
3/27/2025Caseys #43772945 W Broadway, BolivarRoutinePhysical FacilitiesIncrease cleaning for the following areas: Floor under & behind kitchen equipment due to food debris, floor under & behind soda bags due to spilled soda, shaelves under coffee dispensers due to coffee build-upNext Routine Inspection
3/27/2025Hazel’s Sweet Treats640 E Buffalo, BolivarFollow-UpViolations Corrected
3/27/2025Oseyo1027 W Broadway, BolivarRoutineFood Safety; Dirty Non-Food Contact SurfacesContainers storing foods that are not labeled, four containers of dry goods found unlabeled in kitchen; Food stored on floor, onions stored directly on the floor of the walk in (food was discarded); The following surfaces need to be cleaned at an increased frequency: Shelves in walk in cooler due to dust and food debris, vents in walk in cooler due to dust and debris, and hard to reach areas of kitchen and busing area due to food debris and grime. All three violations are repeat violations- per Polk County ordinance all violations will be moved to priority.Safe Food Temperature; Temperature Control; Broken Food Contact Surfaces; Food Safety; Pest ControlPotentially hazardous foods are not held within safe temperatures (Garlic mix 71 F, Kimchi 45 F, Raw Shrimp 49 F, Salmon 47 F). Fridge with Dr. Pepper signage not to be used for cold holding purposes until repairs have been made to keep temps below 41 F. Foods were discarded; The following foods were found with inadequate temps without time as temp control: Fried chicken at 74 F, steamed rice at 104 F, crab mix @ 51 F; four knives found with chips or cracked (discarded on site);Multiple ready to eat foods found undated and unlabeled; Mouse feces found in abundance behind soda dispenser bags and ice machine4/2/2025
3/27/2025Pizza Hut1988 S Springfield Ave, BolivarRoutineOuter Openings; Food StorageDaylight coming in from back kitchen door when closed, new seal needed, potential for pest entry (COS); Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler (COS)No Violations
3/27/2025Fast N Friendly West1913 W Broadway, BolivarRoutineWare Washing, Hand Sink; Physical Facilities; Food TemperatureRinsing and sanitizing both taking placve in “rinse” (COS); Hand sink being used for other purposes than hand washing (COS); Wood shelves not sealed or painted; Thermometer missing from cold unitDirty Food Contact Surfaces; Staff TrainingSoda, coffee, and cappucinno dispensers and backsplashes all need cleaned due to build-up of food debris and mold; PIC could not produce food handler’s certification4/1/2025
3/27/2025Arby’s1995 S Springfield, BolivarRoutinePhysical Facilities; Non-Contact Food ServicesCobwebs on exhaust hood above grill; All AC vents throughout facility need deep cleaning; Oil stains on grill side panelsNo ViolationsNRI
3/27/20253G’s Frozen Custard2115 S Springfield Ave, BolivarRoutineNo ViolationsNo Violations
3/26/2024Mid Watch Coffee Co205 S Main Ave, BolivarRoutineNo ViolationsNo Violations
3/26/2025Little Ceasars451 S Springfield Ave, BolivarRoutineLabeling; Non-food Contact Food Services; Pest ControlUnlabeled sauce bottles (COS); Walk-in cooler shelves and general kitchen equipment need more frequent cleaning due to debris build-up, Multiple flies seen during inspection, removal of trapped insects and proper pest control procedures followedFood SafetyTo-go containers of marinara were sitting on shelf at room temperature, voluntarily discarded (COS)NRI
3/26/2025Dairy Queen1040 S Springfield Ave, BolivarRoutineFood TemperatureThermometer missing from ice cream prep cold holding unit (COS)Damaged Food Contact SurfaceDamaged plastic spatulas found, voluntarily discarded (COS)
3/26/2025Sonic404 S Springfield Ave, BolivarRoutineDirty Non-Food Contact SurfacesSoda machine backsplash, walk-in cooler floor, and area surrounding fryer all need cleaned more frequently due to food debris and grease build upFood SafetyWhipped topping was not held below 41 degrees, voluntarily discarded (COS)NRI
3/28/2025Homecourt Advantage 44702 S 92nd StRoutineNo ViolationsNo Violations
3/28/2025Homecourt Advantage 5972 E 433rd RdRoutineNo ViolationsNo Violations
3/29/2025Homecourt Advantage 21201 E 418th RdRoutineSanitizationQuat strips expiredDirty Food Contact Surfaces; Damaged Food Contact Surface; Food Safety; SanitizationCan opener had substantial food residue (COS); Utensils chipped, cracked, or broken, all voluntarily discared at site (COS); Pot/Pan lids with food debris (COS); Raw meat above ready-to-eat foods (COS); Sanitizer too weak, restocking from other HCA location (COS)NRI
3/30/2025Homecourt Advantage 31205 E 418th RdRoutineSanitizationQuat strips expiredLabeling; Food SafetySpray bottles unlabeled (COS); raw meat stored above ready-to-eat foods (COS)NRI
3/31/2025Homecourt Advantage 63981 Hwy 83RoutinePhysical FacilitiesWood shelves not sealed or paintedNo ViolationsNRI