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St. Louis County Department Of Health Inspections

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Restaurant Insider Check

Restaurant Inspections: China Garden Dinged for Soap, Water Violations

Plus, the inspector visits Bento Sushi Bar, Hunan Kitchen, Sweet Tomatoes and more.

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., Florissant Date of Inspection: Dec. 13 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 2 Grade: 99-A Comments: 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 sink. Employee explained that water is turned off from below the prep sink when not in use to stop the sink form leaking. The hand sink will be …

Friday, January 11, 2013

Restaurant Insider Check

Restaurant Inspections: Ruiz Gets a Lesson in Proper Sanitizing

Plus, the inspector visits McDonald's, Ryce Oriental Buffet and more.

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, Florissant Date of Inspection: Oct. 8 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 3 Grade: 94-A Comments: 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 the correct chemical solution. Facility not able to provide hepatitis A vaccine documentation for all employees. Sanitizer bucket was tested at …

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Restaurant Insider Check

Restaurant Inspections: Bunker's Tavern Gets Perfect Marks, Pueblo Nuevo Requires Follow-Up

While the inspector finds Bunker's to be violation-free, Pueblo Nuevo is left with a long list of violations and a follow-up date after the inspector visits. Plus, the inspector stops at Bandana's, Buffalo Wild Wings, California Pizza Kitchen and more.

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., Florissant Date of Inspection: Nov. 29 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 2 Grade: 99 - A Comments: Hepatitis A documentation not maintained in a clear and concise manner. Bunker’s Tavern Address: 297 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant Date of Inspection: Dec. 11 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 1 Grade: 100 - A Comments: No violations observed during inspection. Pueblo Nuevo Mexican Restaurant Address: 7401 N. Lindbergh Blvd., Hazelwood Date of Inspection: Dec…

Friday, December 28, 2012

Restaurant Insider Check

Restaurant Inspections: Cecil Whittaker's, Doozles Shine in Follow-Up Inspections

Plus, the inspector visits Bento Sushi Bar, Drinking Horn Lounge and more.

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., Florissant Date of Inspection: Oct. 8 Type of Inspection: Follow-up Risk Factor: 2 Grade: 98 - A Comments: The rinse cycle on the dish machine tested at 50 PPM. Previous violations corrected. Doozle’s Address: 717 New Florissant Rd., Florissant Date of Inspection: Oct. 11 Type of Inspection: Follow-up Risk Factor: 2 Grade: 100 - A Comments: Observed proof of employee hepatitis A vaccination list. Previous violations corrected. Joe Muggs (Books-a-Million) Address: …

Katie

10:50 am on Monday, December 31, 2012

Um, they aren't. They are reporting the health department findings. And can you not see that these restaurants have all been compliant? They are reporting grades, problems, and compliance of previous problems. Personally, I want to know the sanitation conditions of any place I eat at. If one of these businesses goes under because of a poor health department grade, THEY DESERVE IT. You must be …   more ›

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Restaurant Insider Check

Restaurant Inspections: Mr. Yac's Cleans Up Its Act for Follow-Up Inspection

Plus, the inspector visits two area McDonald's restaurants, Dave & Buster's and more.

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., Florissant Date of Inspection: Oct. 23 Type of Inspection: Follow-up Risk Factor: 2 Grade: 99 - A Comments: 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 employee restroom. Previous violations corrected. McDonald’s Address: 1090 Shackelford Rd., Florissant Date of Inspection: Oct. 31 Type of …

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Restaurant Insider Check

Restaurant Inspections: New Florissant City Diner Stored Kids' High Chairs in Restroom

Plus: the inspector visits Papa Murphy's, Hickory Farms, Syberg's and more.

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, Florissant Date of Inspection: Nov. 1 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 2 Grade: 100 - A Comments: No comments. New Florissant City Diner Address: 1060 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant Date of Inspection: Nov. 6 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 2 Grade: 94 - A Comments: Facility not able to provide hepatitis A vaccine documentation for all employees. Observed children’s high chairs being stored inside the restroom. High charis were removed from restroom on-site…

Friday, December 7, 2012

Restaurant Insider Check

Health Inspector Tells Florissant Wendy's to Clean Up Its Act

Plus: the inspector visits Papa Murphy's, Starbucks, Cinnabon and more.

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, Florissant Date of Inspection: Nov. 5 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 2 Grade: 95 - A Comments: 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 30 days need to have a copy of their vaccinations available. Inspector observed loose paper and debris on the floor behind the ice machine and …

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Restaurant Insider Check

Restaurant Report: Arby's Has Issues With Missing Tiles, Improper Documentation

Plus: the health inspector visits Tropik Sun Fruit & Nut, Hollywood-Voo Doo Cafe & Lounge and more.

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., Florissant Date of Inspection: Nov. 6 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 2 Grade: 98-A Comments: 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 missing ceiling tile in the utility closet that will also be replaced. Tropik Sun Fruit & Nut Address: 5555 St. Louis Mills Blvd., Hazelwood Date …

j

1:31 pm on Thursday, April 11, 2013

My mother signed up for this website to find a contractor to remodel her bathroom. They sent over sketchy Tim Thompson from Atlanta Tile Installers, who talked a lot of crap from day 1. After the first day that he came and did a free estimate on our bathroom, he called my phone everyday non stop for 3 weeks straight. He was begging for the job and kept asking if we made a decision to choose him …   more ›

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Restaurant Insider Check

Restaurant Report: Tim's Tasty Cuisine Aces Follow-Up Inspection

Also, the health inspector visits a Hazelwood daycare, a casino bakery in Maryland Heights and a new restaurant in Creve Coeur.

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., Florissant Date of Inspection: Oct. 16 Type of Inspection: Follow-up Risk Factor: 3 Grade: 100-A Comments: 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 before he can be put back on work schedule. Educare in Hazelwood Address: 7118 N. Hanley, Hazelwood Date of Inspection: Sept. 20 Type of …

Friday, November 9, 2012

Restaurant Insider Check

Restaurant Report: Bandana's Unable to Provide Hep. A Vaccination Records for Employees

Plus, reports on White Birch Bay Concession, Lulu Chinese Express and more.

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., Florissant Date of Inspection: Nov. 5 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 2 Grade: 96-A Comments: 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 follow-up to check employee hepatitis A records. 7-Eleven Address: 12235 McKelvey Rd.,  Maryland Heights Date of Inspection: Sept. 7 Type of …

Gary

12:22 pm on Friday, November 9, 2012

Terrible food and bad service. Ate there twice and that was enough   more ›

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