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EMS said there are some things people can do to help responders in an emergency

Posted on January 17, 2017January 17, 2017

Emergency services personnel said they want people to help them to decide on the right response to help patients.

Wally Patrick is the EMS Dir. for Buchanan County. He said not every situation warrants running sirens and lights on the ambulance.

“That’s not safe. It’s not safe for ambulance crews, it’s not safe for the individuals who are on the street when crews are responding, it’s not safe for the patient in the back of the ambulance,” Patrick said. “We have to be responsible enough to respond appropriately.”

In 2016 there were 11,272 calls which averaged to around 30 calls a day. Patrick said when a call comes in people can give them certain information that makes determining the type of response needed.

“We definitely are not opposed to running lights and sirens if the call warrants it. That’s where the caller or the general public can help us out by giving us information. By giving us accurate information when they make that initial call,” Patrick said. “Having some information. If your parents are on certain medications having that list available so you can say, ‘my father’s on blood thinner and he cut his hand on the saw.’ Well you know, blood thinner makes that a little more of an emergency than just if I cut my finger on a saw.”

At times, Patrick said ambulances are called to a scene where they are not needed which can impact services.

“During the first ice storm that we had this year I had nine ambulances on the road. A supervisor was out on the streets and I was out on the streets triaging because we had so many calls and we were running full capacity,” Patrick said. “Two individuals in smaller vehicles responding to determine the acuity of that call so we could get am ambulance to that next call that was more emergent than that other call.”

He said he doesn’t want people not to use the service, but rather give information so EMS can determine the correct response.

“We will respond. That’s not a problem and that’s not an issue. That’s our job and that’s our mission,” Patrick said.

He said ways to help responders include keeping a medical list nearby, putting animals up before EMTs arrive, clearing a path for crews to get to the patient, and having a time-frame on when situations took place to inform medical personnel.

“Our paramedics and EMTs don’t like to get dog bit anymore than anyone else. So having those animals put away,” Patrick said. “Clearing a pathway so we can get through the house…If you’re the individual and you’re there by yourself we fully understand you’re not going to get up and rearrange the furniture.”

Funding cuts impact northeast Kansas safe house

Posted on January 16, 2017January 16, 2017

DoVES logo

After losing more than $100,000 in state aid a northeast Kansas domestic violence shelter has continued to survive off of donations.

DoVES was found in 1987 to provide shelter and assistance to victims of domestic and sexual abuse in Doniphan, Atchison, Brown and Nemaha counties. Ex. Dir. Debbie Pennell-Duncan said recently, the state has cut funding to many programs due to budget issues and DoVES was one of those programs impacted.

“We have lost almost $150,000 to $200,000 a year,” she said. “We are making it off of private donations. There are some trust funds that we’re able to tap into from the counties.”

She said the funding cuts started in 2015. Pennell-Duncan said it takes around $125,000 to operate every year. She said donations or volunteers are much needed. DoVES is a 30 to 90 day program. The safe house has 10 beds but it can house up to 20 people.

“A safe house is where the victims come to hide from their offenders. It is locked 24/7, we do have a panic button,” Pennell-Duncan said. “We keep them safe.”

In 2016 she said 1,250 new clients were served which results in total of 1,835 people served in the four counties. The shelter also assist men, however Pennell-Duncan said they are not allowed at the shelter.

“I would like people to take a stand against domestic violence and sexual assault,” Pennell-Duncan said. “45 years ago I was one of those women. They didn’t have shelters or anything like that. It was terrible. I remember making a vow to God that if he would spare my life I would be a good faithful and humble servant and that, I have done and that I will continue to do.”

Click Here for DoVES donation list of necessities also needed by the shelter on a daily basis.

The shelter has a crisis hotline that’s answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week 1-800-367-7075 or 1-913-367-0363. Pennell-Duncan said if someone needs help they will go and pick them up and take them to the safe house.

Anyone interested in making donations or volunteering can call 1-913-367-0365. Or send monetary donations to DoVES Box 262, Atchison. KS 66002. CLICK HERE to view the agency’s website.

MoDOT discourages travel through Sunday

Posted on January 14, 2017January 14, 2017

(News release)ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Motorists should avoid travel if possible in Missouri through Sunday due to ongoing significant amounts of freezing rain, sleet and ice. Conditions vary across the state, so motorists should check weather forecasts and avoid travel until temperatures stay above freezing.

“MoDOT crews have been working around the clock continuing to treat roads with salt and abrasives,” said MoDOT State Maintenance Engineer Becky Allmeroth. “Ice is the most difficult storm to fight. The reduced amount of traffic on the roads the past 24 hours has provided room for crews to work. We are keeping up with the changing conditions but it is a continual battle. The precipitation is coming in waves, and we have to apply more salt.”

Many universities and colleges across the state begin next Tuesday. Students are advised to consider travel after the ice storm is clear and temperatures rise above freezing late Sunday and Monday.

“A heavy wave of ice is expected overnight into Sunday morning with large areas of the state expected to get a half inch. That amount can cause sagging tree limbs and downed power lines on roadways,” Allmeroth said. “Motorists should stay away from downed power lines and treat dark intersections as four-way stops.”

If a section of highway is shut down for extended periods, motorists should heed the warnings on the digital signs and exit the highway at the next available exit. To check road conditions including winter weather conditions and traffic speeds, please check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. The map is also available as a free app on iTunes and Google play listed as MoDOT Traveler Information. MoDOT’s customer service center is available for information 24 hours a day at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636).

When roads get icy, please consider putting chains on vehicles if you have to travel and significantly reduce your speed. Please use proper winter safety precautions and make sure you have a full tank of gas, extra blankets and gloves and provisions like water and snacks. Please wear your seat belt and don’t drive distracted. Leave plenty of space behind other vehicles and give snow plows room to work. If you encounter car troubles or are involved in a crash, please remain in your vehicle.

Ice prompts warning from authorities

Posted on January 14, 2017January 14, 2017

After a band of freezing rain hit the area overnight authorities are warning people to avoid travel if possible.

Shortly before 3 a.m. an advisory was sent out by the St. Joseph Police Department warning people to use caution when driving due to the roads becoming hazardous. The National Weather Service said a band of freezing rain lifted north across eastern Kansas and northern Missouri overnight. Given the sub-freezing surface temperatures it took little time for the band of freezing rain to start accumulating ice. The weather service issued an ice storm warning shortly before 4 a.m. Saturday through 6 a.m. Monday. It said the freezing rain may linger across far northern Missouri around Highway 36 and points north.

The Missouri Department of Transportation continued to advise people not to travel if possible through Sunday. According to MoDOT’s traveler information map, around 9 a.m. Saturday many roads in northwest Missouri were shown to be mostly clear with a few partly covered. CLICK HERE to see information on the latest conditions.

The National Weather Service said freezing rain is anticipated to let up for much of the daylight hour Saturday although periods of light freezing drizzle may still take place throughout the day. Forecasters are looking at another round of freezing rain and significant ice accumulation expected late Saturday night into Sunday which could result in the heaviest periods of accumulation. It said travel this weekend is strongly discouraged. One-quarter to around one half of an inch is projected.

139th Airlift Wing at Rosecrans activated ahead of ice storm

Posted on January 13, 2017January 13, 2017

The National Guard including the 139th Airlift Wing at Rosecreans is standing by if needed as a winter storm heads towards the region.

Missouri Governor Eric Greitens declared a state of emergency ahead of the ice storm and activated the Missouri National Guard. Major Scott Crane with the 139th said the Guard was activated Thursday afternoon.

“It means the governor has given the authority to the adjutant general to assist local authorities in the state of Missouri. Both county and city with request for support that may go beyond what the local authorities have the ability to take care of,” Crane said. “Out here at Rosecrans and the 139th we are in task force northwest. We are taking care of the northwest region of Missouri which is Region H. However, we do have people that are ready to assist in other parts of the state if it becomes necessary.”

Crane said right now the Guard is standing by and watching the forecast closely.

“This area according to the current models will not be affected until tomorrow afternoon at the earliest so we are preparing to lend support to our local authorities as requested,” Crane said. “We’re waiting to see what happens and what kind of support we may get requested from.”

Adjutant General Stephen Danner told Missourinet that about 260-280 Guardsmen were activated by Thursday evening. General Danner said an additional 250 Guardsmen will be brought in Friday morning. Those will be engineers and MP’s.

The Missouri National Guard’s state mission is to support the governor of Missouri in times of state crisis.

“We’re always here whenever there’s a threat of severe weather or a catastrophic event. We stand ready,” Crane said. “We’re always available to help the local authorities when activated by the governor.”

City crews break out chains and MoDOT starts pre-treating ahead of storm

Posted on January 12, 2017January 12, 2017

Icy conditions - Winter Storm Advisory in effect. Photo by John P. Tretbar — FILE Photo by John P. Tretbar

With an ice storm expected this weekend officials are gearing up to battle slick pavements and possible power outages.

The National Weather Service has issued an ice storm warning for northwest Missouri. Warning is in effect from 9 a.m. Friday to midnight Sunday.

The Missouri Department of Transportation began pre-treating roads in the Northwest District Wednesday morning.

“Since it’s going to be freezing rain coming in first we decided to start to go out and start pre-treating our roads. Get some sort of salt solution on them before the event actually starts happening,” said Marty Liles, MoDOT Northwest District Maintenance & Traffic Engineer. “We actually spray that on the road and the water evaporates off of that and what’s left behind is a salt residue. That buys us some time so whenever that ice actually starts happening it allows us to get to those roads and start getting some salt down. It actually starts the melting process.”

Liles said all state roadways in the Northwest District should have been pre-treated before the storm hits.

“In our portion of the state we’re looking at anywhere from a quarter to three tenths of ice but as your get further into the middle part of the state, Kansas City and through that I-70 corridor there’s a half to three quarters of ice predicted,” Liles said. “People ought to heed the warnings.”

Keven Schneider, Interim Superintendent of Streets for the City of St. Joseph said crews began getting chains ready for the trucks Thursday.

“Making sure we have a good supply of the older style tire chains that we used to use. Because on ice they’re about the best thing that you can have,” Schneider said. “In those big heavy trucks they don’t stop on a dime in the best conditions. Those streets that we’re recommending people stay off of are the very streets that we have to be out on. So the slickness is a big, big worry that we have.”

Schneider said they are still watching the forecast to determine how to battle the incoming storm.

Bill Brinton, Buchanan County’s Emergency Manager is asking people to plan ahead and prepare to stay inside this weekend.

“People need to be cognoscente. They have responsibility also about the weather and trying to keep themselves safe so that our emergency responders don’t have to come out and save them in the event that they get themselves stuck in some really bad weather,” Brinton said.

He said Kansas City Power and Light has trimmed many trees around powerlines in St. Joseph city limits. However, Brinton said people still need to prepare in case power goes out.

“There’s not going to be a lot of wind which is a good thing,” Brinton said. “But there’s always the possibility of power failures so people need to keep some blankets around and make sure they can stay warm for a few hours.”

Brinton said in the county, crews will not be out with trucks on roads until daylight hours.

“Our guys don’t go out after dark. As most people know our roads, a lot of them are gravel,” Brinton said. “We don’t have street lights and we don’t have curbs. So our guys will not go out until Sunday morning. Lots of times on gravel roads there’s really nothing you can do. The temperatures are supposed to be in mid 40s by Monday so it will all dissipate pretty quickly.”

MoDOT has issued a winter weather advisory for reduced travel in Missouri. People are urged to avoid travel starting Thursday night through Sunday.

Officials urge residents to prepare for a possible ice storm

Posted on January 10, 2017January 10, 2017

Officials are urging people in the region to plan ahead with the potential for freezing rain in the forecast this weekend.

The National Weather Service is tracking a winter storm system that could result in an ice storm Friday night. It said Tuesday, that confidence continues to increase that this feature will bring a wintry mix into the area with icing looking more probable as freezing rain overspreads the area Friday night through Sunday. It said if later arriving data continues to suggest such a scenario that dangerous travel conditions will become likely Friday through at least early Sunday as temperatures remain below freezing.

“Right now the forecast isn’t really nailed down so we’re just trying to get residents to start thinking about how they could or should start being prepared in the event that we have a lot of ice,” said Christy Forney, Nodaway County Emergency Management Dir. “We certainly don’t want residents out and about in the event that this weather should occur. It’s dangerous for them and it’s dangerous for the first responders who might have to come help them.”

Karla Long, Emergency Services Director with the Red Cross of Northwest Missouri said keeping a disaster supply kit at home is important in the event of a winter storm.

“With the winter storm the things that would be most critical to you would be a battery powered radio,” Long said. “Flashlights with extra batteries, non perishable foods….Cash on hand. If we are without power if you go somewhere that happens to be open, none of those places the registers are going to be working so it would be a cash only situation.”

Forney is reminding residents to make sure they have extra food, water, baby supplies, medicines, extra batteries and fuel for generators if they own one.

“Be thinking ahead of the sort of things your family would need if you’re stuck at home for a couple of days,” Forney said.

“Don’t ever bring a generator inside,” Long said. “If you have a generator get the fuel that you need now, make sure it’s connected to the house properly and you’ll be good to go.”

Also, with the below freezing temperatures anticipated, Long suggests people keep an eye on their pipes.

“We want to be sure we keep our pipes from freezing. I remember as a kid when I was growing up we would leave the water running just a trickle and mom would open up the cabinet doors,” Long said. “That’s still a good message today. If that water is moving it’s not going to freeze up.”

Officials are continuing to look at the forecast.

“Our response would be first and foremost to monitor the power situation. If it’s just some icy roads we’re just going to ask folks to stay home. If we get in a situation where we’re starting to see several folks without power then we’ll start talking about our sheltering options,” Forney said.

Long said the Red Cross has the ability to open shelters in every county in the event that one is needed.

“We have strategically positioned disaster relief products, so cots, blankets, personal hygiene kits in every county of our 18 county jurisdiction,” Long said. “Should we get a major ice storm like we’ve seen in the past we have trained volunteers in each of those communities that would be able to open a shelter within their community.”

Both Forney and Long urge people to monitor the forecast and stay home if conditions become dangerous.

Detectives continue to investigate skimming devices at St Joseph gas stations

Posted on January 9, 2017January 9, 2017

Local and federal authorities are investigating after multiple skimming devices were found at gas stations in St. Joseph.

Det. Richard Shelton with the St. Joseph Police Department said the devices were found at three gas stations around town. Police have been investigating cases for the past three months.

“A skimming device is a device that is installed inside a gasoline pump and it goes between the card reader and the computer and it captures the data from the card when it’s inserted in the machine,” Shelton said. “Usually the suspects that are trying to utilize these types of card readers to capture information install them. Usually when someone’s not looking or during closed hours. They can easily get into these machines into stations that have not changed their locks.”

Shelton urges people to check the security tape near the lock prior to using their card.

“We always encourage the customer to use their credit instead of debt that way at least their pin number is saved and the bad guy isn’t getting the pin number from the card,” Shelton said. “You can look at the gas pump and there should be some sort of security tape where that opening is on the pump by the lock. If that security tape says ‘void’ then don’t use the pump and notify the station operator.”

He said the St. Joseph Police Department is currently working with the United States Secret Service and the FBI on the cases. Recently, Shelton said the Kansas City Police Department caught an alleged suspect installing a device at a gas station in the metro area. He said cases of skimming have increased dramatically since 2015 due to a new law requiring new card readers with EMV chip technology to be installed by October of 2017.

“The bad guys are trying to utilize that technology while they still can,” Shelton said. “The gas skimming numbers are up nationwide.”

He said the new chip technology will reduce cases like this dramatically.

“The chip technology has been around a long time in the Europe areas,” Shelton said. “Unfortunately the banks and credit card companies have been slow in issuing the new chip technology out. If that had been in place back in Oct. of 2015 our losses today would be down dramatically.”

He said with the chip technology each transaction is given a random number.

“It must be in connection with the PIN number that’s issued with the card. If the PIN number is not present then that card should not work,” Shelton said.

For more information on EMV chip card technology for businesses CLICK HERE to read more from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

(Shelton declined to comment on where the devices in St. Joseph were found stating that the gas stations are working with police to resolve the issue and try to prevent it from happening again. Shelton seemed more concerned about other gas stations that may not be aware of the need to change the lock on card readers after the initial installation.)

New guidelines say feeding children peanut butter could reduce allergies

Posted on January 8, 2017January 6, 2017

peanut-butter-350099_640 — Research suggests feeding infants peanut butter as young as 4 to 6 months of age might prevent peanut allergies from developing. (NIAID)

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The number of children allergic to peanuts in the U.S. has risen dramatically in recent decades, and new guidelines released Thursday may help reduce a child’s risk of developing a peanut allergy.

Dr. Amal Assa’ad, professor of pediatrics in the Allergy Center at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, helped to write the recommendations released by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

She said in the past, it was recommended to delay giving children foods containing peanuts during their first few years of life. But newer research shows there are benefits to earlier introduction.

“If we try and beat the onset of peanut allergy by feeding an infant peanuts – peanut butter or peanut protein – early on, we might be able to even prevent the peanut allergy from occurring,” she said.

Assa’ad said the key is knowing a child’s risk for developing a peanut allergy. Children at highest risk have eczema and/or an egg allergy, and the guidelines suggest they be exposed as early as 4 to 6 months of age.

It’s also recommended that infants with mild to moderate eczema who are already eating solid foods should be exposed at 6 months of age – the same age babies who don’t exhibit any risk factors can also try foods that contain peanuts.

Assa’ad notes that prior to introduction, it’s crucial to have a child at high risk for peanut allergies be seen by a doctor or an allergist, who can test for a peanut sensitivity.

That’s where parents also can get the proper instructions for how to go about giving the child foods containing peanuts. She adds there are some children who develop peanut allergies without any risk factors.

“That’s why the first feeding of peanut-containing food needs to be under close supervision, because there’s just some random kids who get peanut allergies for no real reason that we know of,” she said.

A peanut allergy can cause hives, rashes, breathing difficulties, and a severe reaction can even be fatal.

Food Inspections for December

Posted on January 8, 2017January 8, 2017

SMOOTH ENDINGS
3606 B Beck Rd

Observations
– Handwashing Facilities.* -A handwashing facility shall be located: (A) To allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and warewashing areas; and (B) In, or immediately adjacent to, toilet rooms. -1. No hand at bar as required
– Food Storage -At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor.
– Repairing -The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair at all times to insure they are cleanable and not a source of possible contamination
– Good Repair and Proper Adjustment -Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications
– Toilet Rooms, Enclosed -A toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door except that this requirement does not apply to a toilet room that is located outside a food establishment and does not open directly into the food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall

SAN JOSE STEAKHOUSE
4015 S 169 HWY

Observations
– Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions -Clean walls, floors, ceiling on a regular basis. -1. Clean walk-in cooler floor under the shelves

MUGSHOTS LLC
1720 St. Joseph Ave.

No observations

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN
813 S Belt Hwy

Observations
– Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Hot and Cold Holding.* -Foods that require Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food must be maintained at 41F or colder, if not, food must be discarded and denatured -1. Some foods were discarded, others moved, cooling unit was set incorrectly
– Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. -Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
– Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation -Keep wiping clothes in sanitizer when not in use
– Repairing -The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair at all times to insure they are cleanable and not a source of possible contamination

FELIX STREET PUB
516 Felix

Observations
– Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. -Dirty pop sprayer -All food contact surfaces and equipment that contacts food must clean, free of debris, and sanitized after each use -Clean and sanitize pop sprayer daily

ST JO FRONTIER CASINO
777 Winners Circle

Observations
– Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. -One pop sprayer is dirty -All food contact surfaces and equipment that contacts food must clean, free of debris, and sanitized after each use -Clean and sanitize all pop sprayers every night

12/02/16

Observations
– Controlling Pests.* -A single gnat seen in the salad bar (cucumber) -Pest control is a must, any sign of pest can signal a possible major problem as pest are know to habor and spread bacteria and virus, and must be dealt with immediately -Find the source of gnats and eliminate them using approved pesticides and cleaning chemicals in floor drains. Contaminated cucumber voluntarily discarded

CITY OF ST JOSEPH BODE ICE SPORTS
2500 SW PARKWAY

No observations

KELLYS PUB
1415 Frederick Ave.

No observations

CHALK & CUE LLC
216 1/2 S 8th Street

No observations

NO PLACE COUNTRY BAR
3414 S 22nd

Observations
– Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. -Dirty ice machine -All food contact surfaces and equipment that contacts food must clean, free of debris, and sanitized after each use -Clean and sanitize ice machine

RENDEZVOUS
619 Fekux

No observations

CLUB GEEK
815 Francis

No observations

UNPLUGGED

No observations

TACO JOHNS N BELT
2205 N Belt Hwy

Observations
– Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition -Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. If vented to the outside, ventlation systems may not create a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge
– Repairing -The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair at all times to insure they are cleanable and not a source of possible contamination

WENDYS S-BELT
1411 S Belt Hwy

No observations

WENDYS N-BELT
1601 N Belt Hwy

No observations

HY VEE INC GROCERY, HYVEE CONVENIENCE
205 N Belt Hwy

Observations
– Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities. -Equipment for cooling and heating food, and holding cold and hot food, shall be sufficient in number and capacity to provide food temperatures as specified under Chapter 3: Can not be used until repaired or replaced -1. Freezer must be at zero degrees or colder, repair ASAP

TACO JOHNS EH MALL
3702 Frederick F3

Observations
– Backflow Prevention Device, When Required.* -System/Equipmeny can not be used until it is repaired or replaced
– Using a Handwashing Facility. -A handwashing facility may not be used for any purposes other than handwashing
– Wood, Use Limitation -All bare wood surface must be sealed so they are non-absorbent, smooth and cleanable.

WAFFLE HOUSE
4223 Commonwealth Ct.

Observations
– Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Wash Solution Temperature* -Sanitizing water temperature is too low (140.0 degrees) -A) Except as specified in ¶ (B) of this section, in a mechanical operation, the temperature of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse as it enters the manifold may not be more than 90°C (194°F), or less than: (1) For a stationary rack, single temperature machine, 74°C (165°F); or (2) For all other machines, 82°C (180°F). -Sanitizing water temperature must reach 180.0 degrees for effective destruction of pathogens. Turn on the Booster and keep it on throughout the 24-hour shifts. Do not use the dishwasher until it is fixed. Fixed on site
– Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. -Pop nozzles are dirty -All food contact surfaces and equipment that contacts food must clean, free of debris, and sanitized after each use -Pop nozzles are food contact surfaces and must be cleaned and sanitized daily. Clean pop nozzles in the dishwasher
– Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions -Dirty floors in the kitchen, dry storage, backroom and walk in cooler -Clean walls, floors, ceiling on a regular basis. -Scrub and clean all dirty floors
– Repairing -Cracked floor tiles in the kitchen -The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair at all times to insure they are cleanable and not a source of possible contamination -Replace damaged floor tiles to make them smooth and easily cleanable

MAGOONS FAMOUS DELICATESSEN
632 S 8th

No observations

TACO JOHNS S-BELT
1315 S Belt Hwy

No observations

PIZZA ROYAL
5723 Lake Ave.

Observations
– Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. -Dirty pop nozzles -All food contact surfaces and equipment that contacts food must clean, free of debris, and sanitized after each use -Pop nozzles must be cleaned and sanitized daily

LEAN KITCHEN COMPANY
1401 S Belt

Observations
– Cooling.* -Chicken in the cooler is 83.0 degrees instead 41.0 degrees -It is very important to cool foods as rapidly as possible to prevent bacterial growth. You must cool hot foods to 70F in first 2 hours then to 41F over the next 4 Hours. You can do this by ice bathing, ice paddles, using shallow containers, a blast chillers or freezer/cooling. Becareful not to overload a cooling unit. If after 2 hours you are not at 70F you must either rethermalized to 165F then recooled or discard and denatyre product. You only rethermalize ONCE!! -Cooling hot food must be done right. You have a maximum of 2 hours to cool food from 140.0 to 70.0 degrees. Ice bath or blast chillers/freezer needed for faster cooling
– Temperature Measuring Devices -No thermometers in cooling units -Must have a thermometer in all units that are cold/hot holding. -Coolers and freezers must have thermometers

SENIOR CENTER
100 S 10th

No observation

TEXAS ROADHOUSE
925 N Belt

Observations
– Food Storage -Ice cream uncovered in the walk in freezer -Must be kept covered except when in use to protect against possible contamination -Food in storage must be covered at all times

BENTON CLUB
402 N 7th St

Observations
– Raw Animal Foods.* -Raw chicken cooked to 162.0 degrees. -Use a thermometer to insure that cooked foods have reached the required cooking temperature for the type porduct being cooked. -Raw poultry must be cooked to 165.0 degrees. Educate employees on safe cooking temperature for all foods
– Covering Receptacles -Grease dumpster is full. Grease is overflowing to the ground -Dumpster must have a tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food establishment for pest control and odors -Grease dumpster must be emptied once it is full. Clean up stagnant grease on the ground

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL
5107 N Belt Hwy

Observations
– Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. -Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

PANDA EXPRESS
5301 N Belt Hwy, Suite 101

Observations
– System Maintained in Good Repair. -There should be no leaks, clogged/slow drains, properly installed -1. Toilet in men’s rest room needs to be repaired, runs after flushing

THE EXCHANGE KITCHEN
707 Edmond

Observations
– Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness* -Dishwasher is no working. It has not been used since it broke -Chlorine 50-100ppm but not >200ppm Quaternary 200ppm but not >400ppm -Notify the health inspector once it is fixed

FAST GAS PRODUCTION – Fresh Faire
1702A St Joseph AVE

Observations
– Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness* -No sanitizer water in the 3-compartment sink -Chlorine 50-100ppm but not >200ppm Quaternary 200ppm but not >400ppm -Food contact surfaces must be sanitized after rinsing

CLAUDIA’S KITCHEN

No observations

MOSAIC LIFE CARE
5325 Faraon

No observations

FREDDY’S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKHOUSE
228 N Belt Hwy

No observations

OLIVE GARDEN #1765
5312 N Belt Hwy

No observations

HICKORY FARMS INC
3702 Frederick

No observations

FAST GAS #4
2625 S Belt Hwy

No observations

PIE FIVE
3508 N Belt

Observations
– Using a Handwashing Facility. -One of two hand sinks is blocked by a trash can and trash on the floor -A handwashing facility shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. -Hand sink must be accessible for employees to wash hands at any time
– Washing,Rinsing,Sanitizing Procedures -Washed dishes are not rinsed before being sanitized -Proper order for washing wares in a 3 compartment sink is WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE -Dishes must be rinsed before sanitizing

EL MAGUEY 2
4225 Commonwealth

Observations
– Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* -Employee drinks did not have straws and lids -An employee shall not, eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; unwrapped single-service and single-use articles; or other items needing protection can not result. Drinks must have lids and straws to prevent hand to mouth contact. -Drink cups must be covered properly to prevent spillage onto food. Use straws in all cups. Cups must be placed in designated areas
-Temperature Control for Safety food is cooled at room temperature -It is very important to cool foods as rapidly as possible to prevent bacterial growth. You must cool hot foods to 70F in first 2 hours then to 41F over the next 4 Hours. You can do this by ice bathing, ice paddles, using shallow containers, a blast chillers or freezer/cooling. Becareful not to overload a cooling unit. If after 2 hours you are not at 70F you must either rethermalized to 165F then recooled or discard and denatyre product. You only rethermalize ONCE!! -Cooling food at room temperature will not achieve desired results within 2 hours. ice must be used to cool food fast from 140.0 to 70.0 degrees within 2 hours

THE HUMAN BEAN
4414 Commons Dr.
Observations
– Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition -Dirty air vents in the restroom -Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. If vented to the outside, ventlation systems may not create a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge -Air vents must be regularly cleaned
– Toilet Tissue, Availability. -No paper towels in restroom -A supply of toilet tissue shall be available at each toilet at all times. -Must have paper towels for effective drying of clean hands

KING HILL MART & LIQUOR
4702 King Hill

No observations

GARFIELD 66 LLC
1029 Garfield

Observations
– System Maintained in Good Repair* -Leaking underneath the 3-compartment sink -. A plumbing system shall be: (A) Repaired according to law; P and (B) Maintained in good repair.: Repair or replace plumbing. Repairs must be made within 72 hours or as stated -Leaking sinks must be repaired right away.
– Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition -Dirty air vents -Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. If vented to the outside, ventlation systems may not create a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge -Clean all air vents
– Repairing -Damaged ceiling tiles -The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair at all times to insure they are cleanable and not a source of possible contamination -Replace damaged ceiling tiles

DELI DOGS AND MORE
3512 S 22nd St

No observations

TOPSY’S POPCORN
3702 Frederick #45

Observations
– Mechanical Ventilation -Bad odors in the restroom -If necessary to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes, mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided -Eliminate bad odors in the restroom

SOUTHGATE RESTAURANT
6106 King HIll Ave.

Observations
– System Maintained in Good Repair* -Water leaking from the pop carbonator -. A plumbing system shall be: (A) Repaired according to law; P and (B) Maintained in good repair.: Repair or replace plumbing. Repairs must be made within 72 hours or as stated -Pop carbonator leaks must be repaired right away by the pop vendor
– System Maintained in Good Repair. -Water leaking underneath the hand sink in the women’s restroom and from piping above the ceiling in the men’s restroom -There should be no leaks, clogged/slow drains, properly installed -Repair water leaks in both restrooms