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St. Louis County Restaurant Inspections

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Restaurant Report: Yogurt Shop Changes Name, Passes Follow-up

Also, Subway has no problems in its inspection.

Our restaurant inspections check out local eateries in Hazelwood and surrounding areas, including Creve Coeur, Maryland Heights and Florissant.  Each week, Hazelwood 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 inspection for the past 90 days: Subway Address: 5555 St. Louis Mills Blvd., Hazelwood Date of Inspection: March 20 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 2 Grade: 100-A Comments: Food debris found inside of microwave but later removed. Slimberry Frozen Yogurt Address: 5555 St. Louis Mills Blvd., Hazelwood Date of Inspection: May 7 Type of Inspection: Follow-up Risk Factor: 1 Grade: 100-A Comments: Food safety …

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Restaurant Report: Food Handling Violation Spotted During Inspection

Club Infinity, Popeye's need follow-up inspections to be fully compliant.

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: Club Infinity Restaurant and Lounge Address: 7217 N. Lindbergh Blvd., Hazelwood Date of Inspection: March 28 Type of Inspection: Follow-up Risk Factor: 3 Grade: 98-A Comments: No food safety certification presented to inspector, but proof of enrollment could be provided; inspector saw bare hands come into contact with…

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Restaurant Report

Restaurant Report: Lion's Choice Aces Inspection, Candy Station Requires Second Follow-Up

Plus, Pizza Hut, Papa John's, Hardee's and Sweet Tomatoes get inspected in this week's roundup of health inspections.

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. Lion’s Choice Address: 5952 Howdershell Rd., Hazelwood Date of Inspection: March 18 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 2 Grade: 99-A Comments: No thermometer found in reach-in cooler but thermometer was provided; food items not in original container unlabeled but later corrected; shelves found to be rusty in bag…

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Restaurant Report

Restaurant Report: Jo Jo's Kitchen, Johnny Rockets Get Inspected

Jo Jo's Kitchen requires a follow-up inspection, while the health inspector notices handwashing problems at Johnny Rockets.

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. JoJo’s Kitchen Address: 6849 Howdershell Rd., Hazelwood Date of Inspection: March 19 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 2 Grade: 91-A Comments: Employees hands washed at sink without soap, and inspector explained handwashing procedures; raw meat not stored properly but was corrected; no proof of Hepatitis A …

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Restaurant Report

Restaurant Report: Angelo's, Jimmy John's Get Checked Out

Also, see what eatery in Florissant got a violation letter recently.

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. Angelo’s Chicago Taste Address: 5908 N. Lindbergh Blvd., Hazelwood Date of Inspection: March 28 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 2 Grade: 99-A Comments: Raw meat stored above ready-to-eat foods in reach-in cooler but was removed and restored; food items noticed in Pepsi cooler; equipment not properly washed …

Friday, April 5, 2013

Restaurant Report: Dairy Queen, Donut Heaven Need Follow-Ups

Also, Florissant's St. Louis Bread Company passes its recent inspection.

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. Dairy Queen Treat Center Address: 5555 St. Louis Mills Blvd., Hazelwood Date of Inspection: March 20 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 1 Grade: 90-A Comments: Milk holding at 44 degrees in walk-in cooler; no thermometer provided inside walk-in cooler; single-serve containers not stored properly; inspector …

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Restaurant Report

Hazelwood Hotels Get 'A' Grades in Recent Health Inspections

Also, Florissant's new franchise gets cleared to open.

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. Comfort Inn Address: 7133 Douglas W. Palmer Place, Hazelwood Date of Inspection: Jan. 15 Type of Inspection: Follow-up Risk Factor: 1 Grade: 98-A Comments: Employee enrolled into food safety course; thermometers shown; faucet leak corrected. Days Inn Address: 7350 N. Hanley Rd., Hazelwood Date of Inspection: Jan. 25 …

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Restaurant Report

Restaurant Report: Candy Station Needs Hepatitis A Records, Food Safety

Also, a local convenience store makes the grade in the latest round of health inspections.

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. The Candy Station Address: 5555 St. Louis Mills Blvd., Hazelwood Date of Inspection: Jan. 16 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 1 Grade: 91-A Comments: No food safety certification available for person in charge; proof of Hepatitis A records needed for all employees; no hot water found at handsink. *Follow-up …

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Restaurant Inspections: Complaint Sends Inspector to West Middle

A complaint to the St. Louis County Department of Health sent inspectors to Hazelwood West Middle School in this week's Restaurant Report, but it passes with a perfect score.

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: Hazelwood West Middle School Address: 12834 Missouri Bottom Rd., Hazelwood Date of Inspection: Jan. 22 Type of Inspection: Complaint Risk Factor: 2 Grade: 100-A Comments: Someone complained that the kitchen staff does not wear gloves or hair nets when handling or preparing the food. The person also said that the steam…

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Letter to the Editor: How Do Restaurant Inspections Work in St. Louis County?

A reader wonders how the health department determines an establishment's risk factor, grade and whether it's more common to pass or fail on the first inspection. Patch has the answers, right here.

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