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Restaurant Report: Complaint of a Bug and Not-So-Cool Freezers
This week's restaurant report contains a restaurant that was reported for having roaches, but passed a surprise inspection with an A+, along with a few eateries having a hard time keeping the coolers cool.
Each week, Hazelwood Patch publishes information from the local of St. Louis County Department of Health, as well as their grade.
Here are the latest restaurant inspections:
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Address: 7541 North Lindbergh
Date of Inspection: August 15
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Type of Inspection: Complaint
Risk Factor: 3
Grade: A-100
Comments: According to the inspector, a complaint stated that some type of hard-shell bug was found in the Lo Mein. The inspector spoke with the manager and according to the report, he was aware of the complaint, the Lo Mein was discarded and the customer was offered a refund. The inspector states that no bug of any type was found in the Lo Mein or any food item on the buffet line on inspection day. No follow up inspection is required.
Address: 5555 St. Louis Mills Blvd.
Date of Inspection: August 11
Type of Inspection: Routine
Risk Factor: 1
Grade: A-100
Comments: A sanitizer spray bottle solution exceeded the allowed concentration. The mixture was corrected to the proper concentration level, according to the inspector. According to the inspection report, the food establishment's health permit is "past due" and needs to be paid immediately.
Address: 6270 Howdershell Rd.
Date of Inspection: June 15
Type of Inspection: Routine
Risk Factor: 2
Grade: A-99
Comments: There was ice buildup inside the walk-in freezer, according to the inspection report. A small reach-in cooler in the front area held a temperature of 48 degrees, according to the report. The inspector said no potentially hazardous food shall be stored in the cooler until it's holding the correct temperature of 41 degrees or lower.
Hyudon Cafe'
Address: 11 Village Square Shop Ctr.
Date of Inspection: July 11
Type of Inspection: Opening
Risk Factor: 2 Grade: A-94
Comments: According to the inspector, all coolers on inspection day held temperatures between 44 and 54 degrees. The restaurant is not approved to open until all coolers are holding at 41 degrees or lower. The inspector also said that the cutting boards were "heavily discolored and scratched."
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