Restaurant Inspections: Papa Johns Gets Violation Letter

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: 

O’Charley’s
Address: 13971 New Halls Ferry Rd., Florissant
Date of Inspection: March 18
Type of Inspection: Complaint
Risk Factor: 3
Grade: 100-A
Comments: Someone complained to the health department that the servers at O’Charley’s did not properly handle food. According to the report, the customer saw an employee put her fingers in her mouth while preparing plates and silverware and saw another employee eat in the food preparation area and proceed to touch hair, nose and face and serve food to customers. Inspector spoke to management about the complaint and reviewed policies with management; the inspector did not notice any employees committing violations while there.

Papa John’s Pizza
Address: 12735 New Halls Ferry Rd., Florissant
Date of Inspection: March 18
Type of Inspection: Follow-up
Risk Factor: 2
Grade: 96-A
Comments: Hepatitis A records found to be incomplete. Violation letter will be issued for non-compliance and a follow-up inspection will be scheduled. If not corrected by follow-up date further action will be taken and could result in closure of restaurant.

Angelo’s Chicago Taste
Address: 5908 N. Lindbergh Blvd., Hazelwood
Date of Inspection: March 28
Type of Inspection: Routine
Risk Factor: 2
Grade: 99-A
Comments: Raw meat stored above ready-to-eat foods in reach-in cooler but was removed and restored; food items noticed in Pepsi cooler; equipment not properly washed and sanitized, and inspector explained the proper procedures to employees. 

Jimmy John’s
Address: 6064 N. Lindbergh Blvd., Hazelwood
Date of Inspection: March 18
Type of Inspection: Follow-up
Risk Factor: 2
Grade: 100-A
Comments: Records placed in a clear and concise manner; mop stored properly

Domino’s Pizza
Address: 2148 McKelvey Rd., Maryland Heights
Date of Inspection: March 19
Type of Inspection: Routine
Risk Factor: 2
Grade: 100-A
Comments: None

It’s a Better Burger
Address: 11982 Dorsett Rd., Maryland Heights
Date of Inspection: March 12
Type of Inspection: Routine
Risk Factor: 2
Grade: 95-A
Comments: Hepatitis A records not available for verification; damp wiping cloths not held in sanitizer between uses; interior surfaces of slicer has old food debrs non it.
*Follow-up inspection scheduled for March 22.

Café Bellagio
Address: 11631 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur
Date of Inspection: March 28
Type of Inspection: Routine
Risk Factor: 3
Grade: 98-A
Comments: Build-up noticed in ice machine; vent over the ischmachine has debris.

Chipotle Mexican Grill
Address: 11485 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur
Date of Inspection: April 4
Type of Inspection: Routine
Risk Factor: 2
Grade: 98-A
Comments: Inspector noticed cashier has a lot of hair on side of her face and manager made her put it up; walk-in cooler’s door gasket is torn.

For other restaurant inspections, check out: 

• Restaurant Inspections: St. Louis Bread Co. Passes Its Follow-Up
• Restaurant Inspections: Chipotle Gets OK to Open