Our restaurant inspections check out local eateries in Florissant and surrounding areas, including Creve Coeur, Maryland Heights and Hazelwood.
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 the latest restaurant inspections for the past 90 days:
Edible Arrangements
Address: 14035 New Halls Ferry Rd., Florissant
Date of Inspection: March 4
Type of Inspection: Routine
Risk Factor: 1
Grade: 91-A
Comments: No food safety certification provided to inspector; inspector noted fly traps for fruit flies by drains on the floor and said the establishment may need professional treatment if self-treatment does not work; no fruit flies seen during inspection; no Hepatitis A vaccination records available for review; boxes improperly stored on floor in back storage; faucet found leaking; St. Louis County Health permit expires at the end of this month and must be renewed immediately.
*Follow-up inspection scheduled for March 14
Popportunities (*New Business)
Address: 115 Flower Valley Shopping Center, Florissant
Date of Inspection: March 7
Type of Inspection: Opening
Risk Factor: 1
Grade: 100-A
Comments: Proof of enrollment in food safety course shown for one employee; no other violations noted.
The Candy Station
Address: 5555 St. Louis Mills Blvd., Hazelwood
Date of Inspection: Jan. 16
Type of Inspection: Routine
Risk Factor: 1
Grade: 91-A
Comments: No food safety certification available for person in charge; proof of Hepatitis A records needed for all employees; no hot water found at handsink.
*Follow-up inspection scheduled for Feb.16
Thoele Convenience Store
Address: 6025 Howdershell Rd., Hazelwood
Date of Inspection: Jan. 25
Type of Inspection: Follow-up
Risk Factor: 1
Grade: 100-A
Comments: Food safety certification provided; debris removed.
Burger King
Address: 13565 Riverport Dr., Maryland Heights
Date of Inspection: March 6
Type of Inspection: Routine
Risk Factor: 2
Grade: 100-A
Comments: None.
Auntie Anne’s Pretzels
Address: 777 Casino Center Dr., Maryland Heights
Date of Inspection: Feb. 27
Type of Inspection: Routine
Risk Factor: 1
Grade: 98-A
Comments: Covering base loose; debris found around cabinets.
Fortel’s Pizza Den
Address: 624 N. New Ballas Rd., Creve Coeur
Date of Inspection: Feb. 20
Type of Inspection: Routine
Risk Factor: 2
Grade: 96-A
Comments: Inspector saw employee handling ready-to-eat food without gloves, tongs or any other measure.
China King (*New Business)
Address: 12784 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur
Date of Inspection: March 7
Type of Inspection: Opening
Risk Factor: 3
Grade: 99-A
Comments: Dented cans found on shelves removed; thermometer needed in walk-in cooler.
For other restaurant inspections, check out the following:
- Restaurant Inspections: Pirrone's Has Minor Problems in Recent Follow-up
- Restaurant Inspections: O'Charley's Gets a Grade A in Latest Checkup
- Restaurant Inspections: Gettemeier's Makes the Grade in Inspection
