Springfield-Greene County Health Department food inspectors found that an Ozarks restaurant was using out-of-date food and moldy pineapple, according to a June 12 routine inspection.
Backwoods Golf Restaurant, 6155 W. Republic Road in Brookline, was cited during its June 12 inspection for using diced tomatoes dated May 16, 2025, and ham that was "past discard date," according to the report. The inspector also found moldy pineapple still in use in a prep cooler. Those priority violations were corrected by discarding the food. The restaurant also had one non-priority violation, an employee not wearing a hair restraint, which was corrected at time of inspection.
Issues found during inspections fall into either priority or non-priority violations. Priority violations impact the safety of the food, such as cross-contamination between raw and ready-to-eat food, improper food temperature and poor personal hygiene and employee health. Multiple priority violations can lead to an establishment being shut down. Non-priority violations alone do not directly affect food safety, such as dirty floors, sticky tabletops or outside trash cans not being covered.
Food inspections take place one to three times a year, depending on the type of food served, the population served, difficulty of food preparation and past history. Restaurants preparing food from raw ingredients are inspected more often "than convenience stores that serve only non-potentially hazardous foods, such as popcorn and soda," according to the Springfield-Greene County Health Department .
Each report identifies what was happening at the establishment at that time. Consumers who want to know whether a violation is a one-time thing or a pattern are encouraged to refer to previous reports .
Here are food inspections from the past week:
417 Cocktails , 211 S. Market Ave., Springfield. June 17 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed.
417 Taphouse , 431 S. Jefferson Ave., Springfield. June 12 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. One priority violation: Observed multiple potentially hazardous foods in prep table 2 above 41 degrees Fahrenheit, products were voluntarily discarded. One non-priority violation: Observed prep table 2 unable to maintain ambient temperature that would keep food below 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
417 Taphouse , 431 S. Jefferson Ave., Springfield. June 16 re-inspection – Result: active. No violations observed.
Arby's Roast Beef Restaurant No. 8424 , 1320 W. U.S. Highway 60 East, Republic. June 17 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.
Arris' Pizza , 1332 E. Republic Road, Springfield. June 17 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed both exterior doors in the back (one by the bar and the other by the kitchen) with visible daylight coming through, education given.
B4 Wings LP , 303 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield. June 16 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed men's restroom door is not self-closing, education provided.
Backwoods Golf Restaurant , 6155 W. Republic Road, Brookline. June 12 routine inspection – Result: active. Two priority violations: Observed diced tomatoes dated May 16, 2025, still in use and ham in use past discard date, which was corrected at time of inspection by discarding food; observed moldy pineapple still in use in prep cooler, which was corrected by discarding pineapple. One non-priority violation: Observed employee not wearing hair restraint, which was corrected at time of inspection.
Bizarre Bar LLC , 2535 W. Olive St., Springfield. June 13 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. Two non-priority violations: Observed daylight along bottom of the exterior patio door, education given; observed no sanitizer test kit available upon inspection.
Cantonese Kitchen , 839 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. June 17 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed 0 parts per million chlorine in sani-bucket, which was corrected on site and education given. No non-priority violations.
Chuck E. Cheese , 3500 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. June 10 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.
Cici's Pizza , 319 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield. June 16 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.
City Butcher , 3650 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. June 16 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed no hot water at hand sink in employee restroom.
Civil Kitchen & Tap , 107 Park Central Square, Springfield. June 17 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. One priority violation: Observed multiple potentially hazardous foods above 41 degrees in prep table, which was corrected on site by discarding food items. One non-priority violation: Observed ambient air temperature in prep table unable to keep potentially hazardous foods at or below 41 degrees.
Classics Complex LLC , 1900 W. Sunset St., Springfield. June 12 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. Two priority violations: Observed two bowls, one plate and one plastic container with cracking and chipping, which was a repeat violation that was corrected on site and education given; observed one yogurt parfait at 51 degrees in display case that had ambient temperature of 49 degrees, parfait was voluntarily discarded and re-inspection required. One non-priority violation: Observed sanitizer test kit not available during inspection, which is a repeat violation.
Classics Complex LLC , 1900 W. Sunset St., Springfield. June 18 re-inspection – Result: active. On site for re-inspection for display cooler, which was holding at 39 degrees. All priority violations have been corrected. No violations noted.
Cox Walnut Lawn - North , 3535 S. National Ave., Springfield. June 10 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during inspection.
Darla's Diner , 104 W. Jackson St., Willard. June 12 re-inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during inspection.
El Puente Mexican Restaurant , 1111 E. Republic Road, Springfield. June 16 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed several ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food items not dated, which was corrected on site and education given. One non-priority violation: Observed leaking plumbing at hand sink in kitchen, education given.
First Watch , 3103 E. Sunshine St., Springfield. June 16 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.
Flat Creek Bar And Grill , 772 E. U.S. Highway 60 East, Republic. June 10 routine inspection – Result: active. Four priority violations: Observed chicken wings at 43 degrees and meat at 43 degrees in cookline prep cooler; observed diced tomatoes at 43 degrees and ranch dressing at 43 degrees in salad prep cooler; observed chicken wings at 43 degrees and meat at 43 degrees in cookline cooler; observed ready-to-eat foods with improper discard dates, which was corrected at time of inspection by discarding items. Two non-priority violations: Observed chicken on time control not marked with discard time, which was corrected by discarding chicken; observed compressor pipe inside of beer walk-in cooler is dripping.
Goad Ballinger Post 69 Bar , 149 Memorial Plaza, Springfield. June 13 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during the inspection.
Greek Belly , 320 E. Walnut St., Springfield. June 17 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed cleaning chemicals stored on shelf directly above single-use gloves for food preparation and handling, which was corrected by rearranging items so cleaners are on bottom shelf and gloves above them. No non-priority violations.
Happy China , 820 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield. June 12 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. One priority violation: Observed cream cheese for rangoons at 44 degrees. No non-priority violations.
Harbor House , 636 N. Boonville Ave., Springfield. June 12 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed inside plastic shield of ice machine has buildup along bottom part.
Hardee's , 2260 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. June 17 routine inspection. No priority violations. Two non-priority violations: Observed the interior of microwave was dirty; observed floor underneath equipment was dirty.
Hinode Japanese Steakhouse , 4301 S. National Ave., Springfield. June 16 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. Three non-priority violations: Observed hand-washing sink by three-vat sink does not have paper towels, which was corrected on site; observed quat ammonia test strips are expired and no additional test strips are available; observed tile missing in several locations in kitchen such as under fryer, under front wheel of three-door cooler and between dish machine and three-vat sink area.
Hold Fast Brewing , 235 N. Kimbrough Ave., Springfield. June 11 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.
Home 2 Suites by Hilton , 2756 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. June 17 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited at time of inspection.
Jack's Ice Cream , 2507 W. Grand St., Springfield. June 12 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted during the inspection.
Jamaican Patty Co. , 301 Park Central West, Springfield. June 12 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during inspection.
JP Delights LLC , 2100 W. Republic Road, Springfield. June 12 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.
Kentucky Fried Chicken , 726 W. Kearney St., Springfield. June 17 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed flooring behind fryer station was dirty.
Krackin Cajun Seafood House , 3644 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. June 16 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed buttermilk in prep table top above 41 degrees, which was corrected on site by discarding item. No non-priority violations.
Marigold Farms , 7730 W. Farm Road 170, Republic. June 12 re-inspection – Result: active. Priority item corrected. No violations noted.
Maverik No. 5184 , 104 N. Missouri Blvd., Rogersville. June 12 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.
McAlister's Deli , 1711 W. Battlefield Road, Springfield. June 17 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. Two non-priority violations: Observed employee with beard had not beard net while prepping food upon inspector's arrival, which was corrected on site and education given; observed steady stream of water flowing from faucet handle at three-vat sink, regardless of whether handle is in on or off position.
McDonald's , 3510 W. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield. June 13 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library , 397 E. Central St., Springfield. June 12 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.
Moxie Cinema - Downtown Springfield Community Cine , 305 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. June 17 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.
Ms. Gilmore's Tea Room , 211 E. Commercial St., Springfield. June 13 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. Two priority violations: Observed several potentially hazardous food items being held above 41 degrees, education given and re-inspection set; observed several ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food items not date marked, which was corrected on stie and education given. One non-priority violation: Observed unshielded glass bulbs in dish pit above food contact items, education given.
Ms. Gilmore's Tea Room , 211 E. Commercial St., Springfield. June 18 re-inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. Observed two of the three units at or below 41 degrees, re-inspection date set for third. No violations noted.
Not'cho Ordinary Taco , 440 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. June 14 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. Discussed expiration dates on test strips. One priority violation: Observed chipotle mayo at 44 degrees. No non-priority violations.
Panera Bread , 2641 E. Sunshine St., Springfield. June 16 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed food scoop, ladle, and plastic storage containers had visible food debris on them, which was corrected on site by removing items from shelves to be washed properly in three-vat sink and education provided. No non-priority violations.
Park Central Market LLC , 331 Park Central East, Springfield. June 13 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed cartons of raw shell eggs and packages of raw bacon on shelf directly over half gallons of milk, which was corrected by rearranging products. No non-priority violations.
Price Cutter Plus No. 50 Bakery/Retail , 3260 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield. June 11 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed several ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food items not date marked in bakery display case, which was corrected on site and education given. Two non-priority violations: Observed water/ice melt dripping onto exposed food items in production bakery's walk-in freezer, education given; observed excessive ice coating production bakery's walk-in freezer, education given.
Price Cutter Plus No. 50 Produce , 3260 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield. June 11 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations cited.
Republic Dairy Queen , 147 E. U.S. Highway 60 East, Republic. June 11 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection. One priority violation: Observed ranch dressing held at 44 degrees. No non-priority violations.
Sabor , 1445 N. Boonville Ave., Springfield. June 16 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. Two non-priority violations: Observed hand sink leaking in kitchen, education given; observed no quat or bleach test strips available for use, education given.
Steak 'N Shake , 1550 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. June 18 routine inspection – Result: active. Two priority violations: Observed butter on countertop at 69 degrees, which was corrected on site by placing butter on time as control; observed food slicer and food dicer had food debris on them, which was corrected by putting items in dish pit to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. No non-priority violations.
The Coffee Ethic , 124 Park Central Square, Springfield. June 16 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations observed during inspection.
Walmart Supercenter No. 2221 Deli , 2021 E. Independence St., Springfield. June 13 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.
Walmart Supercenter No. 2221 Produce/Retail , 2021 E. Independence St., Springfield. June 13 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed sanitizing quaternary ammonia solution at three-vat sink was too weak, reading less than 100 parts per million, unit dispenser needs repair. No non-priority violations.
Westport Park Pool Concessions , 3125 W. Lincoln St., Springfield. June 17 routine inspection – Result: active. No violations noted.
White Oak MO217 , 1550 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. June 18 routine inspection – Result: active. No priority violations. One non-priority violation: Observed several food items stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler, education given.
Xurros Handcrafted Spanish Donuts , 431 S. Jefferson Ave., Springfield. June 12 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed raw shell eggs on top shelf of cooler sitting directly over milk and cheese, which was corrected on site by relocating eggs to the bottom shelf. One non-priority violation: Observed establishment doesn't have quat test strips but it has chlorine test strips.
Yum Yum Bowl , 706 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield. June 16 routine inspection – Result: active. One priority violation: Observed cut watermelon not dated, which was corrected at time of inspection by discarding food. Two non-priority violations: Observed noodles at 59 degrees in container that was stacked on top of other containers in prep cooler, which was corrected by discarding noodles; observed using aluminum covering food prep table surface.
This article originally appeared on Springfield News-Leader: Greene County inspector finds moldy pineapple, out-of-date foods at Ozarks restaurant
