Update: Fast Food Workers Striking Over Working Conditions, Wages, Around St. Louis

An organized movement of strikes began in St. Louis and is spreading across the region. Employees at McDonald's in North St. Louis County, and Jimmy John's took to the picket lines Wednesday. Employees at 20 fast food locations will strike Thursday.

People peacefully gathered and marched in front of a Ferguson McDonald's Restaurant today. You could hear the group of about 100 chanting during the strike," We started from the bottom and now we're here; $7.35 just ain't fair." There was also, "We want change and we ain't talking about pennies." As well, a whole host of additional songs. But for all the people smiling, the subject at hand was serious. The crowd gathered as part of a movement to unionize fast food restaurants throughout the St. Louis Region. Employees at the Ferguson McDonald's, located at 9131 W. Florissant, stood outside in plain clothes around 3:45 p.m., and protested for respect through better pay and improved working conditions. Shannon Garth-Rhodes, spokesperson with…

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Restaurant Report: 7-Eleven, Howdershell McDonald's Get 'A' Grades in Latest Checkup

Also, Jimmy Johns and Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken also make the top grade.

As inspections arise, Hazelwood Patch publishes information from the St. Louis County Department of Health reports, along with the inspection grades. Remember you can get instant news updates. Like Hazelwood Patch on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Here are some of the latest restaurant inspections that occurred throughout the past 90 days in the City of Hazelwood and nearby in Florissant, Maryland Heights and Creve Coeur. 7-Eleven Address: 6085 N. Lindbergh Blvd., Hazelwood Date of Inspection: Jan. 28 Type of Inspection: Opening Risk Factor: 1 Grade: 92-A Comments: No food safety certification available for inspector; inspector explained to employees the hand washing procedures before handling food; proof of Hepatitis A records need to…

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Restaurant Report: Pershall McDonald's Aces Follow Up Health Inspection

Plus, Marble Slab Creamery at St. Louis Outlet Mall scores a 99 in this week's health inspection reports.

As inspections arise, Hazelwood Patch publishes information from the St. Louis County Department of Health reports, along with the inspection grades. Remember you can get instant news updates. Like Hazelwood Patch on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Here are some of the latest restaurant inspections that occurred throughout the past 90 days in the City of Hazelwood and nearby in Florissant, Maryland Heights and Creve Coeur: Marble Slab Creamery Address: 5555 St. Louis Mills Blvd., Hazelwood Date of Inspection: Nov. 8 Type of Inspection: Follow-up Risk Factor: 1 Grade: 99 - A Comments: Dry foods and ingredients containers are not labeled with contents. Follow-up to the Oct. 11 routine inspection. Both critical and most non-critical …

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

The St. Louis County Department of Health followed up on complaints on McDonald's and another Hazelwood restaurant and gave both establishments an 'A.'

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: McDonald’s 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. Wetzels Pretzels Address: …

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Rate and Review It: Are You Loving McDonald's?

Let us know how your experience was at this fast-food restaurant.

Have you just had the greatest customer service experience, or worst off, a bad one? Well, here’s your opportunity to let others know. Each week, we’re giving a readers a chance to rate a business or public place in the City of Hazelwood, and to tell others what they’ve experienced. It’s very simple. Just click on the link provided of the business name or public location, and rate it from there. You can write a small review as well as give between one and five stars. This week, we’re putting the Hazelwood McDonald's locations in the hot seat for a review. Click the North Lindbergh Boulevard McDonald's or the Howdershell Road McDonald's or the North Hanley Road McDonald's, and tell us about your experience. Where the cashiers friendly? Was …

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Candace Jarrett

8:31 am on Monday, July 9, 2012

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Howdershell McDonald's and Denny's Score Perfect on Health Inspection Reports

The health inspectors were left with no comments to report about anything.

As inspections arise, Hazelwood Patch publishes information from the St. Louis County Department of Health reports, along with the inspection grades. Here are some of the latest restaurant inspections, that occurred throughout the past 90 days in the City of Hazelwood and nearby: Denny's Address: 5789 Campus Parkway Dr., Hazelwood Date of Inspection: March 12 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 3 Grade: 100-A Comments: None.  McDonald’s Address: 6270 Howdershell Rd., Hazelwood Date of Inspection: March 13 Type of Inspection: Routine  Risk Factor: 2 Grade: 100-A Comments: None Angelo’s Pizzeria Address: 4814 Parker Rd. Date of Inspection: March 13 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 2 Grade: 97-A Comments: Sauce not stored …

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Give a Hand: McDonald's Kicks Off Holiday Fundraiser

Customers can purchase a paper hand at participating restaurants to benefit local families in need.

McDonald’s recently celebrated the launch of its St. Louis-area "Give a Hand" campaign. Now through Nov. 20, customers can purchase a paper hand at participating restaurants to benefit local families in need. Denominations of $1, $3 or $5 are available. Proceeds from the fundraiser will support the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Metro St. Louis. The organization, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary, provides a "home-away-from-home" for families of seriously ill children. In Hazelwood, customers can take part in the fundraiser at the North Lindbergh McDonald's restaurant.

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Game It Up: Redbox Kiosks Now Offer Video Game Rentals

Top new releases are available, along with popular family and children’s games at Redboxes throughout Hazelwood, for $2 a night.

Gamers can now rent video games in Hazelwood at all hours of the day and night. A presence missing since Blockbuster in Village Square closed, those Hazelwood residents looking to rent a video game have had to either hit Bridgeton or Florissant for a rental; or resort to purchasing a game outright at GameStop at St. Louis Mills. But all that is changing because Redbox, the stand-alone kiosks at local retailers most known for their dollar-a-night movie rentals, now offers video games. Games cost $2 a day and can be reserved online for easy pick up at the nearest Redbox location. There are three Redbox locations in Hazelwood. All three can be found along North Lindbergh at the McDonald's, Walgreens and 7-Eleven stores. Most Redbox kiosks are…

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North Lindbergh McDonald's Gets A Much Needed Makeover

With a more contemporary feel, McDonald's is poised to compete with other sit-down restaurants in the area.

When one thinks about McDonald's,  the words "fancy" and "contemporary" rarely come to mind. However, this fast-food giant is undergoing a major change at many of its popular chains. One location in Hazelwood is a part of the drastic decor change. Located on North Lindbergh in the heart of Hazelwood, this particular McDonald's is now urban, chic, and dare I say it – fancy. With bright yellow and red colors throughout the space, comfortable and plush seating and breathtaking artwork on its walls, this McDonald's feels like less of a fast-food joint, and more like a sit-down restaurant. "It certainly competes with nearby sit-down restaurants like Applebee's and T.G.I. Friday's," Shirley, a manager at the location that declined to provide her…

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