The following are health inspection reports for March in Saint Joseph. Please note that COS means corrected on site.
Abelardo's Mexican Fresh-2302 Mitchell (03/31/26)
No violations.
Love's Truck Stop-4601 S. Leonard Road (03/31/26)
No violations.
Buchanan County Academy-4702 Green Acre Road (03/31/26)
Non-critical:
- Damaged gaskets.
Dollar General #7111-6500 King Hill (03/31/26)
Complaint: Both bathrooms were not working, sewage backing up and smell in the building.
Result: Plumbing issues have been fixed in both restrooms. Women's room has bad odors and air fan is not working.
Perkins-3901 Frederick Ave. (03/30/26)
Critical:
- Employee observed not washing hands between changing gloves.
Non-critical:
- Wiping rags out on prep tables.
- Bakery walk-in cooler kicking on and off.
- Leaking in pie cooler.
Pronto Cafe-2513 Frederick (03/30/26)
No violations.
McDonald's-601 N. Belt Hwy (03/30/26)
Complaint: Kitchen smells of cannabis.
Result: No evidence or odor found.
St. Joe Nutrition-501 S. Belt Hwy (03/27/26)
Non-critical:
- Wiping rags stored in dish soap instead of sanitizer.
Dairy Queen-4105 S. 169 Hwy (03/26/26)
No violations.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store-915 N. Woodbine Road (03/26/26)
Non-critical:
- Wiping rags outside of sanitary buckets while not in use on the cookline. COS.
Whiskey Mansion-1723 Francis (03/26/26)
No violations.
Sam's Club #4920 (Bakery)-5201 N. Belt Hwy, Suite A (03/25/26)
No violations.
Sam's Club #4920 (Deli)-5201 N. Belt Hwy, Suite A (03/25/26)
No violations.
Sam's Club #4920-5201 N. Belt Hwy, Suite A (03/25/26)
No violations.
Dairy Queen-3202 St. Joseph Ave. (03/25/26)
No violations.
Field Elementary School-2602 Gene Field Road (03/25/26)
No violations.
Webster Adult Education & Catering-1211 N. 18th (03/25/26)
No violations.
McDonald's-6108A Lake Ave. (03/24/26)
No violations.
Kingdom Coffee-4797 Sienna Dr. (03/24/26)
No violations.
Benton High School-5655 S. 4th (03/24/26)
No violations.
Helen Davis State School-2900 Scott (03/24/26)
No violations.
Carden Park Elementary School-1510 Duncan (03/24/26)
No violations.
CVS Pharmacy-3320 N. Belt Hwy. (03/23/26)
Complaint: Sewage smell from the bathrooms.
Results: Bathrooms were shut down due to a below-ground sewer leak. Any sewage leaking into the store had already been professionally cleaned, and a portable toilet is stationed outside. The issue is being corrected.
Lafayette High School-412 E. Highland (03/23/26)
No violations.
St. Francis Parochial School-2641 Seneca (03/23/26)
No violations.
St. James Parochial School-120 Michigan (03/23/26)
No violations.
Hornbill Asian Market-601 S. Belt Hwy (03/20/26)
No violations.
Jake's-620 Edmond (03/20/26)
No violations.
Burger King #12131-715 E. Highland Ave. (03/20/26)
No violations.
Sabor Latino Norte-2604 St. Joseph Ave (03/20/26)
No violations.
Oak Grove School-4901 Cook Road (03/20/26)
No violations.
Robidoux Middle School-4212 St. Joseph Ave (03/20/26)
No violations.
IHOP #3267-3804 N. Belt Hwy (03/19/26)
Non-critical:
- Dirty vents, damaged floor in dishpit, odor in employee restroom.
Texas Roadhouse-925 N. Belt (03/19/26)
Non-critical:
- Hand sink used to fetch water for cooking purposes.
- Wet floors in food prep areas.
- Cracked floor tiles in food prep area.
Pershing Elementary School-2610 Blackwell Rd. (03/19/26)
No violations.
Pickett Elementary School-3923 Pickett Rd. (03/19/26)
No violations.
Jake's-620 Edmond (03/18/26)
- Hand washing sink in main food prep area has no water due to malfunctioning sensor.
Kentucky Fried Chicken-5332 N. Belt Hwy (03/18/26)
Complaint: Mold in walk-in freezer.
Result: No clear evidence of mold, but floor slightly dirty.
Spring Garden Middle School-5802 S. 22nd (03/18/26)
No violations.
Mark Twain Elementary School-801 S. 31st (03/18/26)
No violations.
Hyde Elementary School-509 Thompson (03/18/26)
No violations.
Green Hills (Deli)-3225 N. Belt Hwy. (03/17/26)
Complaint: Chicken and fish being cooked in the same fryer, and that the steam table was dirty with food debris.
Result: No evidence of chicken and fish being cooked together. Steam table quite dirty.
Pizza Tascio-1302 Frederick Ave. (03/17/26)
No violations.
Coleman Elementary School-3312 Beck Road (03/17/26)
No violations.
Lindbergh Elementary School-2812 St. Joseph Avenue (03/17/26)
No violations.
Boudreaux's-123 S. 6th (03/16/26)
Critical:
- Employee foods are stored in coolers without adequate separation from consumer food.
- Some temperature control for safety foods are not dated in the walk-in cooler.
Burger King #12131-715 E. Highland Ave. (03/16/26)
Critical:
- Ice machine has slime mold.
Non-critical:
- Hand washing by drive-through window is leaking.
Taco Bell #24467-320 N. Belt Hwy. (03/13/26)
No violations.
Home2-3615 N. Village Drive (03/13/26)
No violations.
McAllister's Deli-3815 Frederick Ave. (03/12/26)
No violations.
IHOP #3267-3804 N. Belt Hwy. (03/12/26)
Critical:
- Missing proof of pest control for several months, need regular control established.
Non-critical:
- Dirty vents in kitchen.
- Damaged floor in dishpit, glass on door in smoking area needs repair.
- Employee restroom has stark odor, look into wax ring for toilet.
Chin Paradise-3829 Frederick Ave. (03/11/26)
Non-critical:
- Wiping rags used to clean up food debris lying on table. COS.
Subway #7324-6101 Lake Ave (03/11/26)
No violations.
Wendy's-1601 N. Belt Hwy. (03/11/26)
Complaint: There was a dog being paraded around the dining area, claimed to be a service animal, but suspected to be untrue.
Result: Managers are aware upon arrival of rules surrounding animals in a food establishment: Per ADA, no one is allowed to ask if it is a service animal, and not allowed to wear anything identifying it as one. The only time animals can be requested to leave is if it is in the kitchen, or out of control. Wendy's staff acted appropriately.
Burger King #1678-1212 N. Belt Hwy. (03/10/26)
Complaint: Trash by dumpster, human excrement by the fence.
Result: Trash cleaned up on site. No human excrement found. More trash on north side to be picked up.
Sonic Drive-In-3110 N. Belt Hwy. (03/10/26)
No violations.
Mr. Goodcents Subs & Pasta #1023-4315 Commonwealth Ct. (03/10/26)
Complaint: Human hair in sandwich, employees without hair nets, beard nets, or gloves while preparing food.
Results: Employees not wearing hair nets. But are wearing gloves. Employees must wear hair and beard nets.
China Super Buffet-617 N. Belt Hwy. (03/10/26)
Critical:
- Employee eating in food prep area, drinking from a cup without a lid and straw.
Subway-4623A N. Village Dr. (03/10/26)
No violations.
Subway #4177-1405 Frederick Ave. (03/09/26)
No violations.
Papa Murphy's Pizza-2115 N. Belt Hwy. (03/09/26)
No violations.
PepperJax Grill-1908 N. Belt Hwy. (03/09/26)
Non-critical:
- Dirty ceiling in back room.
- Dumpster missing lid.
- Dumpster enclosure has excessive litter.
- Cooler in front struggling to maintain 41 degrees during busy times.
InterServ Community Center-5400 King Hill (03/09/26)
No violations.
Civic Arena (Pizza)-100 N. 4th (03/06/26)
Non-critical:
- Improper thawing of hot dogs at room temperature. Food must be thawed in walk-in cooler, submerged in cold running water, or in a microwave. Never at room temperature.
Cathedral Parochial School-518 N. 11th (03/06/26)
No violations.
Independent Child Montessori School-1032 N. 49th Terr. (03/06/26)
- Brushes cleaned in hand sink.
Casey's General Store #2470-401 E. Hyde Park (03/05/26)
Complaint: 2 hour old pizza in warmer, old and cold sandwiches.
Result: Pizza is stored for 1 hour, sandwiches for 2, before discarding. Food on time control can be kept up to a maximum of 4 hours by Saint Joseph code. No action taken.
Nothing Bundt Cakes-5201 N. Belt Hwy (03/05/26)
No violations.
Parkway Elementary School-2900 Duncan (03/05/26)
Non-critical:
- Damaged floor tile beneath dishwasher.
Lake Contrary Early Learning Center-1800 Alabama (03/05/26)
No violations.
Pizza Hut-5409 Lake Ave (03/04/26)
No violations.
Jimmy John's-1040 S. Belt Hwy. (03/04/26)
Non-cricital:
- Missing hot water in women's room sink.
Truman Middle School-3227 Olive (03/04/26)
Non-critical:
- Hot holding equipment giving varying, unreliable temperatures.
Hosea Elementary School-6401 Gordon (03/04/26)
No violations.
Quick Stop #3-2607 Frederick Ave. (03/03/26)
Non-critical:
- Air vents in beer cooler pending.
Walmart (Deli/Bakery)-3202 S. Belt Hwy. (03/03/26)
Investigation- Water main had broken. Inspection revealed water main had already been fixed, and proper shutdown protocol had been followed.
Skaith Elementary School-4701 Schoolside Lane (03/03/26)
No violations.
Central High School-2602 Edmond (03/03/26)
No violations.
Edison Elementary School-515 N. 22nd (03/03/26)
No violations.
Bode Middle School-720 N. Noyes (03/02/26)
No violations.