Restaurant Report: Inspector Sniffs Sour Milk in Sonic

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:

Sonic Drive-in
Address: 13947 New Halls Ferry, Florissant
Date of Inspection: July 9
Type of Inspection: Routine
Risk Factor: 2
Grade: 93-A
Comments: Incomplete Hepatitis A records; no lid on hot dog condiments; faucets on restrooms; sour milk smell in area of ice cream machine; paper towel dispenser not working properly; employee purse stored improperly on shelf; standing water found in cooler; several rusted cooler shelves; St. Louis County health permit needs to be renewed.
*Follow-up inspection is scheduled for July 19.

Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken
Address: 2825 N. Highway 67, Florissant
Date of Inspection: July 8
Type of Inspection: Routine
Risk Factor: 2
Grade: 99-A
Comments: Mildew build up found inside of ice machine; rice and beans hot holding unit is not holding its temperature.

Sun Restaurant
Address: 7218 N. Hanley Rd., Hazelwood
Date of Inspection: July 11
Type of Inspection: Follow-up
Risk Factor: 3
Grade: 98-A
Comments: Inspector saw two dead roaches, one on floor and another on crab rangoon. Rangoon was thrown out, and manager provided inspector pest control receipt. Person in charge has certification. Raw meat stored properly. Back door sealed properly. Hepatitis A records provided employees; no clutter found on ground or lid.

Gourmet to Go
Address: 25 Progress Parkway, Maryland Heights
Date of Inspection: July 16
Type of Inspection: Routine
Risk Factor: 2
Grade: 99-A
Comments: Sanitizer buckets are too much strong.

Ryce Oriental Buffet
Address: 12710 Dorsett Rd., Maryland Heights
Date of Inspection: July 16
Type of Inspection: Routine
Risk Factor: 3
Grade: 100-A
Comments: Temporarily closed and a follow-up will be held July 26 to determine long-term status.

Coldstone Creamery
Address: 12418 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur
Date of Inspection: July 8
Type of Inspection: Follow-up
Risk Factor: 2
Grade: 100-A
Comments: None

Lulu Chinese Express
Address: 11481 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur
Date of Inspection: July 17
Type of Inspection: Routine
Risk Factor: 3
Grade: 100-A
Comments: None.