The City of St. Joseph has released its Food Safety Inspections for the month of September 2018.

 

AMERICAN TAVERN

1001 N 3rd St

Observations:

Repairing

-Damaged floor 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

-New floor tiles purchased and will be laid down in October as per manager

 

TIGERS DEN

519 Felix

No observations.

 

VFW POST

821 N 4th

No observations.

 

SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK

915 Douglas

No observations.

 

SWISS HIGHLANDS 66

3011 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.

 

Food Labels

-Label must display business and address for tracking purposes

 

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

 

Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

-The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean

 

NOYES HOME

801 N Noyes

No observations.

 

ALBRECHT KEMPER MUSEUM OF ART

2818 Frederick Ave

No observations.

 

SOUTH SIDE FAMILY

6938 King Hill Ave

No observations.

 

SUBWAY-SPEEDY’S

4623A N Village Dr

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, ventilation systems may not create a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge

*According to the report, issues noted in this section were corrected.

 

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN N BELT

5332 N Belt Hwy

Observations:

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces

-Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.

 

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

 

DOMINOS 2

2223 N. Belt

Observations:

Thawing.

-Food must be thawed in walk-in-cooler or submerged in cold running water, or in microwave, NEVER at ROOM TEMPERATURE!!

 

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.

 

McDONALDS LAKE AVE

6108A Lake Ave

No observations.

 

PARKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2900 Duncan

No observations.

 

DOMINOS PIZZA

2110 Messanie

Observations:

Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco*

-Employee drink bottles placed next to food

-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.

-Put employee drinks in a designated area and away from consumer food

*According to the report, issues noted in this section were corrected.

 

Separation.

-Unlabeled sanitizer spray bottle

-All containers that hold cleaning product, sanitizers, chemicals, must have a label that clearly identifies what is in the container

-Label all bottles Including water bottles

 

Using a Handwashing Facility.

-Sink used for for prep -A handwashing facility may not be used for any purposes other than handwashing

-Use sinks for the right purposes

 

Thawing.

-Thawing sauce on top of oven

-Food must be thawed in walk-in-cooler or submerged in cold running water, or in microwave, NEVER at ROOM TEMPERATURE!!

-Use cold running water. Walk in cooler seems to be too cold to thaw food. Sauce voluntarily discarded

 

BENTON HIGH SCHOOL

5655 S 4th St

No observations.

 

CABANA GRILL

2131 St Joseph Ave

No observations.

 

EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

515 N 22nd

No observations.

 

McALISTER’S DELI

3518 Frederick Ave

Observations:

Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco*

-Employee cups have no 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.

-All cups must have lids and straws

*According to the report, issues noted in this section were corrected.

 

Using a Handwashing Facility.

-Sink used for storing tea whisk

-A handwashing facility may not be used for any purposes other than handwashing

-Use sinks for intended purposes

 

System Maintained in Good Repair.

-Dishwasher is leaking

-There should be no leaks, clogged/slow drains, properly installed

-Repair leaks to prevent contamination of potable water

 

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

2602 Edmond

No observations.

 

TRUMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

3227 Olive

No observations.

 

SKAITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4701 Schoolside Ln

No observations.

 

SPRING GARDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL

5802 S 22nd

No observations.

 

MARK TWAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

801 S 31st

No observations.

 

PICKETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3923 Pickett Rd

No observations.

 

FIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2602 Genefield Rd

No observations.

 

HYDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

509 Thompson

No observations.

 

COLEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3312 Beck Rd

No observations.

 

ROBIDOUX MIDDLE SCHOOL

4212 St. Joseph Ave

No observations.

 

HOSEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

6401 Gordon

No observations.

 

LINDBERGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2812 St. Joseph Ave

No observations.

 

OAK GROVE SCHOOL

4901 Cook Rd

No observations.

 

CARDEN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1510 Duncan

No observations.

 

LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL

412 E Highland

No observations.

 

SAINT FRANCIS PAROCHIAL SCHOOL

2641 Seneca

Observations:

The leak in the walk in freezer needs to be addressed during the summer of 2019, it is leaking and freezing, this is not normal, and can cause harm to foods being stored.

 

WEBSTER ADULT EDUCATION & CATERING

1211 N 18th

Observations:

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Wash Solution Temperature

-Sanitizing temperature in dishwasher is too low -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).

-Repair dishwasher right away. Temperature must be 180.0 degrees

 

PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2610 Blackwell Rd

No observations.

 

CATHEDRAL PAROCHIAL SCHOOL

518 N 11th

No observations.

 

BIGGINS SPORTS BAR & GRILL

408 Hickory

Observations:

Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

-Dirty floor in the walk in cooler

-Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

-Clean cooler to eliminate pathogens

 

Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

-Clean walls, floors, ceiling on a regular basis.

 

SUBWAY #6381

3114 N Belt Hwy

Observations:

Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco*

-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.

-1. Employees drink, no lid or straw

 

Controlling Pests.

-Pest control is a must, any sign of pest can signal a possible major problem as pest are known to harbor and spread bacteria and virus, and must be dealt with immediately

-1. Way too many flies, on prep board, wrappers, tongs, needs immediate attention.

 

INDEPENDENT CHILD MONTESSORI SCHOOL

1302 N. 49th Terr

Observations:

Packaged and Unpackaged Food – Separation, Packaging, and Segregation.

-Employee food in the cooler is not separated from the children’s food

-(A) Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (1) Separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (a) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables, and (b) Cooked ready-to-eat food;

-Separate food to prevent cross-contamination

 

Handwashing Cleanser, Availability.

-Each handwashing lavatory or group of 2 adjacent lavatories shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

-No soap at kitchen hand sink -Supply soap at handsinks at all time

-Must have hand washing soap. Dishwashing soap is designed for dishes only

 

SUBWAY #15194

4514 S 169 Hwy

No observations.

 

SUBWAY #33872

3022A S Belt Hwy

Observations:

Controlling Pests.

-Pest control is a must, any sign of pest can signal a possible major problem as pest are known to harbor and spread bacteria and virus, and must be dealt with immediately

-1. Many house flies, far fewer than last visit, are doing appropriate procedures to lower pest activity.

 

PIZZA SHOPPE OF ST JOSEPH

2229C  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.

 

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

 

SAINT JAMES PAROCHIAL SCHOOL

120 Michigan

Observations:

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Wash Solution Temperature

-Rinse water temperature is too low; 159.0 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 temperature must reach 180.0 degrees. Repair dishwasher right away

 

CHEDDARS CASUAL CAFE

5302 N Belt Hwy

No observations.

 

APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL

4004 Frederick Ave

Observations:

Using a Handwashing Facility.

-A handwashing facility may not be used for any purposes other than handwashing

 

BODE MIDDLE SCHOOL

720 N Noyes

No observations.

 

RESTAURANT 1785

513 Francis

No observations.

 

PIZZA RANCH

3007 N Belt Hwy

Observations:

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

 

TREX MART #10

3508 Pear

No observations.

 

GALLERY ON 6th DELI & THEATER

107 S 6th

No observations.

 

BROWN BEAR INC

2028 St Joseph Ave

Observations:

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

-replace tiles in women’s restroom

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in the Northwest Missouri region planned for the week of Oct. 1 – 7 from the Missouri Department of Transportation.

In addition to the work listed below, there may be other road work conducted throughout the region. Many of these will be moving operations and could include lane closures with delays. All scheduled maintenance and construction projects are subject to change.

MoDOT reminds the public to stay alert, watch for road work, buckle up, slow down, and drive with extreme caution through work zones and in changing weather conditions.

For more information about a project, please contact MoDOT at 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (888-275-6636) or visit modot.org/northwest. You can also follow MoDOT’s Northwest Missouri District on Twitter @ModotNorthwest and on Facebook.

Atchison County

• U.S. Route 59 – Shoulder work, Oct. 1 – 5
• Interstate 29 – Resurfacing project from the Iowa state line to Route 111, Oct. 1 – 6

Buchanan County

• Route 752 ramp – CLOSED for a resurfacing project at the Route 752 ramp to I-229 southbound, Oct. 1, 4 to 7 a.m.
• I-229 ramps – CLOSED for a resurfacing project at the I-229 ramps at Route A, Oct. 1, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Route 752 – Resurfacing project from Route 371 to I-229, Oct. 1 – 6
• U.S. Route 169 (Belt Highway) – Pedestrian crossing improvement project at U.S. Route 36 and South Belt Wal-Mart intersections, Oct. 1 – 6
• I-229 ramp – CLOSED for a resurfacing project at the I-229 northbound ramp to Route 752, Oct. 2, 4 to 8 a.m.
• I-229 ramp – CLOSED for a resurfacing project at the I-229 northbound ramp to Route 371 (22nd Street), Oct. 2, 8 a.m. to noon
• Atchison Street in St. Joseph – CLOSED for signal work between the southbound I-229 ramp to southbound U.S. Route 59 and 6^th Street. Access to northbound 6th Street and Atchison Street will be closed, Oct. 2, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drivers will be able to go southbound on 6th Street,

Caldwell County                                               

• Route D – Approach repair at Kerr Road, Oct. 1 – 5
• U.S. Route 36 – Shoulder work from just east of the DeKalb County line to Route 33 (DeKalb County), Oct. 1 – 6, daylight hours

Clinton County

• I-35 – Pavement repair northbound from Route PP to U.S. Route 69, Oct. 1 – 5. This project may include overnight lane closures.

Daviess County

• Route J – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Titan Road to Route 6, Oct. 1 – 5, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily
• Route Z – Pothole patching from U.S. Route 69 to Route H (Gentry County) Oct. 2 – 5

DeKalb County

• U.S. Route 36 – Shoulder work from just east of the Caldwell County line to Route 33, Oct. 1 – 6

Gentry County

• Route A – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from 440the Street to 450th Street, Oct. 1, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Route Z – Pothole patching from U.S. Route 69 (Daviess County) to Route H, Oct. 2 – 5

Grundy County

• Route Y – Sealing and pothole patching just north of Route 6, Oct. 1 – 5

Harrison County

• I-35 – Resurfacing project from the Iowa state line to Route N at Eagleville, Oct. 1 – 6. This includes a 14-foot width restriction.

Linn County

• Route 129 – CLOSED for railroad crossing work in the city limits of Bucklin, Oct. 1 – 2. The road will close at 8 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 1. It will remain closed overnight and will open at 5 p.m. on Oct. 2.

Mercer County

• Route W – Pothole patching, Oct. 1 – 5

Putnam County

• U.S. Route 136 – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the West Locust Creek Bridge. The road will be closed through mid-October. A signed detour is in place.
• U.S. Route 136 – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Elm Branch Bridge. The road will be closed through mid-October. A signed detour is in place.
• Route W – Pothole patching from U.S. Route 136 to Route 149, Oct. 1 – 5
• Route 5 – Pothole patching from U.S. Route 136 to Route M (Sullivan County), Oct. 1 – 5
• Route 139 – Resurfacing project from the Iowa state line to Route 6 (Sullivan County), Oct. 1 – 6. This includes a 10-foot width restriction.
• Route 129 – CLOSED for a culvert replacement 0.10 mile south of the Iowa state line, Oct. 3, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sullivan County

• Route 5 – Pavement repair, Oct. 1 – 5
• Route 5 – Pothole patching from U.S. Route 136 (Putnam County) to Route M, Oct. 1 – 5
• Route 139 – Resurfacing project from the Iowa state line (Putnam County) to Route 6, Oct. 1 – 6. This includes a 10-foot width restriction.

Worth County

• Route YY – CLOSED at the Middle Fork of the Grand River after a regularly scheduled inspection revealed critical deterioration to the structure. At a minimum, the bridge will remain closed through November. The closure could be extended if further assessment warrants.
• Route K – Pothole patching, Oct. 1
• Route W – Pothole patching, Oct. 2 – 4
• Route H – Shoulder work 1.5 miles south of the Iowa state line, Oct. 5

By Kathy Ficcadenti

With unemployment rates at 4 percent or below, one might think the Employment Services department at Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph would be on extended vacation. But, nothing could be further from the truth.

“We’re seeing more people at our classes now than we did in the spring,” said Kathy Ficcadenti, director of Employment Services, “plus, we’re dealing with high-risk individuals who are often striving to overcome the challenges of poverty. For this group, landing the job is huge, but equally important, is keeping it.”

This can be difficult for a person locked into generational poverty who might not have been exposed to a good role model with a sound work ethic. A recent poll of the top 100 employers in the St. Joseph area indicated “work ethic” was one of the top deficiencies among current job applicants and yet employers rated this trait most important to their business.

Click here for the full story on the Catholic Charities website.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Court of Appeals – Western District will again convene on the campus of Missouri Western State University.

According to a press release, on October 2nd, a three-judge panel consisting of Chief Judge Karen Mitchell, Judge Victor Howard, and Jackson County Circuit Judge George Wolf will hear oral arguments in three cases (click here for a summary of the three cases).

The cases originated in area circuit courts. The judges will hear oral argument and then take time after the arguments to discuss the court system and take general questions from the audience.

These cases are appeals from previously held trials in area circuit courts. The judges will hear attorneys argue whether the trials had errors that should cause them to be retried, or the trial court’s judgment reversed.

The judges will read written arguments before the court session, and may interrupt the attorneys’ arguments with questions.

The judges will break sometime during the arguments to give a general overview for students of the judicial system and the appellate judiciary in particular.

The session begins at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2 in the Kemper Recital Hall, Spratt Hall room 101. The court session, expected to last until approximately noon, is free and open to the public.

For further information, please contact Department Chairperson and Legal Studies Program Coordinator Suzanne Kissock in the Department of Criminal Justice, Legal Studies and Social Work at (816) 271-4454.

This event is sponsored by the MWSU Department of Criminal Justice, Legal Studies and Social Work.

An annual event in St. Joseph gives participants the opportunity to see some history, get some exercise and taste something sweet.

Kristi Bailey with the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce said this year marks the 4th year of the Donut Dash.

The 5K plus (3.8 miles) takes place the morning of October 20th. Bailey said the proceeds from the Donut Dash benefit Mount Mora Cemetery, Robidoux Row Museum and the Patee House, and the course goes by all of those locations.

“It’s really a fun event, you start the morning off with Gold-N-Glaze donut holes and then you run past some very historical sites,” Bailey said. “On a chilly October morning, running through Mount Mora Cemetery is always a little fun, a little spooky, definitely feels like fall.”

Bailey said this year, there is a change in the course.

“We’ve reversed the route so we’re starting at the Patee House and we’re ending at Gold-N-Glaze… right next door to the Hi-Ho (Bar and Grill),” Bailey said. “We are having an after party… and people can get brunch. So it’ll be a really fun experience and we hope we have lots of runners, walkers, families, come out and see us.”

The 4th annual Donut Dash begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday, October 20th, at the Patee House Museum and ends at Gold-N-Glaze Donuts. To receive a T-shirt, registration must be turned in by Oct. 12 at noon.

For more information or to register, click here.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Transportation and its local partners are asking residents to share their thoughts on the future of the region and the Interstate 229 bridge.

The interstate is a vital corridor through downtown St. Joseph carrying traffic through the heart of the city along the Missouri River. The mile-long double-decker bridge has served industry and travelers since it was completed in 1986. The bridge is aging and nearing the point where decisions will need to be made about how it can contribute to the future vitality of the area.

Because of the significant tax-dollars required to repair the bridge, MoDOT is taking this opportunity to pause and consider how the bridge works with the city’s needs today and how residents want the community to grow and develop over the next 60 years.

MoDOT is inviting the public to participate in an interactive, future-focused workshop to help shape what is next for I-229, the thousands of travelers who use it daily, and the industries that utilize its connection. We want to have a frank discussion as we explore what’s next for the double-decker and its impact to the community.

The first opportunity to contribute to this important discussion will be from 5:30 -7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 9th at the Remington Nature Center at 1502 McArthur Dr, St Joseph, MO 64505.

Attendees are encouraged to register at https://www.stjoe229.com/join-us/

 

– Missouri Department of Transportation press release –