Complaints of a 'Beyond Gross' Play Area at Hazelwood McDonald's Prompt DOH Inspection

Each week, Hazelwood Patch teams up with neighboring Patch sites to share information from the local restaurant inspections of St. Louis County Department of Health, as well as the department's grade for each establishment.

Here are the latest restaurant inspections for the past 90 days:

Address: 7300 N. Lindbergh Blvd., Hazelwood
Date of Inspection: July 18
Type of Inspection: Complaint
Risk Factor: 2
Grade: 100-A
Comments: Someone reported that the restaurant’s play area is “beyond gross,” according to the report. Inspector followed up with manager who said that the areas are cleaned as often as possible. Upon inspector’s visit, he saw food debris on tables and floor but it was cleaned by employees.

Address: 5555 St. Louis Mills Blvd.
Date of Inspection: July 11
Type of Inspection: Complaint
Risk Factor: 1
Grade: 100-A
Comments: Someone stated that an employee who handled food was not wearing gloves and that the person also handled money and drinks simultaneously. Inspector noticed that employee did not wear gloves but handled food with tongs.

Address: 3343 Parker Spur Rd., Florissant
Date of Inspection: July 19
Type of Inspection: Routine
Risk Factor: 2
Grade: 95-A
Comments: Incomplete Hepatitis A records found; cutting boards are heavily scratched and discolored.
*Follow-up inspection scheduled for July 30.

Address: 13693 New Halls Ferry Rd., Florissant
Date of Inspection: July 20
Type of Inspection: Routine
Risk Factor: 2
Grade: 95-A
Comments: Inspector found incomplete Hepatitis A records; some of the ceiling tiles found not to be non-absorbent.
*Follow-up inspection scheduled for July 30.

China One
Address: 2012 Dorsett Village, Maryland Heights
Date of Inspection: July 13
Type of Inspection: Routine
Risk Factor: 3
Grade: 94-A
Comments: No hand towels or soap found at prep sink; eggs stored over other foods; food stored on floor of cooler; damp mop left in the bucket and not left out appropriately to dry.
Follow-up inspection scheduled for July 23.

Address: 12710 Dorsett Rd., Maryland Heights
Date of Inspection: July 11
Type of Inspection: Routine
Risk Factor: 3
Grade: 95-A
Comments: Dish machine showed 0 chlorine in it; damp wiping cloths not put in sanitizer between uses.
*Follow-up inspection scheduled for July 21.

Address: 10925 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur
Date of Inspection: June 18
Type of Inspection: Routine
Risk Factor: 2
Grade: 97-A
Comments: Cold hold units don’t have thermometers in them; fan guards in the walk-in cooler have heavy build up.

Address: 615 S. New Ballas Rd., Creve Coeur
Date of Inspection: June 21
Type of Inspection: Routine
Risk Factor: 3
Grade: 99-A
Comments: Inspector noticed deli meat read at 55 degrees, but employees removed it; wall damage noticed in storage area.