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We look at the findings of local restaurant inspections.
Each week, Florissant Patch publishes information from the local restaurant inspections of St. Louis County Department of Health as well as their grade. Here are some of the latest restaurant inspections from the past 90 days:Gateway Grilled Subs, Tacos and Burritos*NEW BUSINESS* Address: 1154 Shackelford  Rd., FlorissantDate of Inspection: Dec. 19Type of Inspection: OpeningRisk Factor: 2Grade: 100 - AComments: No violations noted. Helfer’s Pastries Address: 380 Rue St, Ferdinand, FlorissantDate of Inspection: Oct. 11Type of Inspection: RoutineRisk Factor: 1Grade: 98 - AComments: Observed …
Each week, Florissant Patch publishes information from the local restaurant inspections of St. Louis County Department of Health as well as their grade. Here are some of the latest restaurant inspections from the past 90 days: China Garden Address: 2963 Patterson Rd., FlorissantDate of Inspection: Dec. 13Type of Inspection: RoutineRisk Factor: 2Grade: 99-AComments: There were no hand-drying towels or soap accessible at the hand sink. Violation corrected when employee provided soap and paper towels at the sink. Hot water has no pressure or continuous stream of water flow when turned on in prep…
Each week, Florissant Patch publishes information from the local restaurant inspections of St. Louis County Department of Health as well as their grade. Here are some of the latest restaurant inspections from the past 90 days:Ruiz Mexican Restaurant Address: 901 N. Highway 67, FlorissantDate of Inspection: Oct. 8Type of Inspection: RoutineRisk Factor: 3Grade: 94-AComments: Facility was using degreaser for a cleaning and sanitizer solution. Degreaser is not allowed for cleaning food contact services. Discussed with the manager on how to properly clean and sanitize food contact surfaces with …
Each week, Florissant Patch publishes information from the local restaurant inspections of St. Louis County Department of Health as well as their grade. Here are some of the latest restaurant inspections from the past 90 days:Bandana’s Address: 8234 N. Lindbergh Blvd., FlorissantDate of Inspection: Nov. 29Type of Inspection: RoutineRisk Factor: 2Grade: 99 - AComments: Hepatitis A documentation not maintained in a clear and concise manner. Bunker’s Tavern Address: 297 Rue St. Francois St., FlorissantDate of Inspection: Dec. 11Type of Inspection: RoutineRisk Factor: 1Grade: 100 - AComments: No …
Each week, Florissant Patch publishes information from the local restaurant inspections of St. Louis County Department of Health as well as their grade. Here are some of the latest restaurant inspections from the past 90 days:Cecil Whittaker’s Pizza Address: 557 Howdershell Rd., FlorissantDate of Inspection: Oct. 8Type of Inspection: Follow-upRisk Factor: 2Grade: 98 - AComments: The rinse cycle on the dish machine tested at 50 PPM. Previous violations corrected. Doozle’s Address: 717 New Florissant Rd., FlorissantDate of Inspection: Oct. 11Type of Inspection: Follow-upRisk Factor: 2Grade: 100…
Each week, Florissant Patch publishes information from the local restaurant inspections of St. Louis County Department of Health as well as their grade. Here are some of the latest restaurant inspections from the past 90 days:Mr. Yac’s Address: 407 Dunn Rd., FlorissantDate of Inspection: Oct. 23Type of Inspection: Follow-upRisk Factor: 2Grade: 99 - AComments: Person in charge was able to provide proof of Serve Safe certificate. The door sweep on the back exit door located in the kitchen has been repaired. Employee restroom  needed a lid on the trashcan previously. Enclosed trashcan is now in …
Each week, Florissant Patch publishes information from the local restaurant inspections of St. Louis County Department of Health as well as their grade. Here are some of the latest restaurant inspections from the past 90 days:Papa Murphy’s Address: 8192 N. Lindbergh, FlorissantDate of Inspection: Nov. 1Type of Inspection: RoutineRisk Factor: 2Grade: 100 - AComments: No comments. New Florissant City Diner Address: 1060 Rue St. Francois St., FlorissantDate of Inspection: Nov. 6Type of Inspection: RoutineRisk Factor: 2Grade: 94 - AComments: Facility not able to provide hepatitis A vaccine …
Each week, Florissant Patch publishes information from the local restaurant inspections of St. Louis County Department of Health as well as their grade. Here are some of the latest restaurant inspections from the past 90 days: Wendy’s Address: 8250 N. Lindbergh, FlorissantDate of Inspection: Nov. 5Type of Inspection: RoutineRisk Factor: 2Grade: 95 - AComments: Inspector observed soiled stains on the blade of the can opener. An employee removed and cleaned the blade on-site, correcting the violation. The employee hepatitis A vaccination list needs to be updated. All employees working more than…
Each week, Florissant Patch publishes information from the local restaurant inspections of St. Louis County Department of Health as well as their grade. Here are some of the latest restaurant inspections from the past 90 days: Arby’s Roast Beef Address: 1275 Graham Rd., FlorissantDate of Inspection: Nov. 6Type of Inspection: RoutineRisk Factor: 2Grade: 98-AComments: Hepatitis A documentation not maintained in a clear and concise manner. Observed damaged and missing tiles throughout the kitchen. Inspector advised that all damaged tiles and cove basing shall be repaired as needed. There is a …
Each week, Florissant Patch publishes information from the local restaurant inspections of St. Louis County Department of Health as well as their grade. Here are some of the latest restaurant inspections from the past 90 days:Tim’s Tasty Cuisine Address: 1929 Washington St., FlorissantDate of Inspection: Oct. 16Type of Inspection: Follow-upRisk Factor: 3Grade: 100-AComments: Concerns from previous visit corrected. Proof of enrollment in food safety course for one employee. Incomplete hep. A records for another employee who will need to provide updated records showing he had shot number two …
Each week, Florissant Patch publishes information from the local restaurant inspections of St. Louis County Department of Health as well as their grade. Here are some of the latest restaurant inspections from the past 90 days: Bandana’s Address: 8234 N. Lindbergh Blvd., FlorissantDate of Inspection: Nov. 5Type of Inspection: RoutineRisk Factor: 2Grade: 96-AComments: There were no hand towels at the sink in the men’s restroom. Employee supplied paper towels at the sink to correct the violation. Facility not able to provide hepatitis A vaccine for all employees. Inspector to complete a 14-day …
Each week, Florissant Patch publishes information from the local restaurant inspections of St. Louis County Department of Health as well as their grades. Here are the latest restaurant inspections for the past 90 days:   Little Caesar’s Pizza Date of Inspection: June 20 Type of Inspection: Follow-up Risk Factor: 2 Grade: 99-A Comments: Proof of enrollment for person in charge shown; sanitizer dispenser needs to be tested regularly; monitoring fruit flies on as-needed basis needed; caulking near hood filters should be repaired by next inspection.   Gettemeier’s Bar Date of Inspection: June 23 …

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