During the week of April 5, the Jefferson County Health Department inspected 26 food establishments. Scores ranged from 77 to 100. Some were routine inspections while others were reinspections where scores are not assigned. All inspections are unannounced visits.
Facilities considered low priority are not assigned a score. A low priority facility does not prepare food.
According to the Jefferson County Health Department, facilities start with a score of 100, and points are reduced based on observed violations:
■ Six points are deducted for priority violations that directly contribute to foodborne illness risk.
■ Three points are deducted for priority foundation violations that indirectly contribute to foodborne illness risk or enable priority violations.
■ One point for core violations related to general sanitation and good retail practices.
■ Two points for repeat violations of any type.
Dan Kane, environmental supervisor for the Health Department, said the agency does not have ranges for good or bad scores but instead looks at the overall score, adding that readers need to look at the types of violations.
He said a couple of priority violations are more concerning than several core violations.
In certain cases, the Health Department returns to a food establishment to reinspect, allowing time for the facility to correct issues. According to the Health Department, reinspection is not solely based on the score an establishment gets; it’s determined by the type of violation. Priority and priority foundation violations need to be corrected within a certain amount of time, and priority violations typically are corrected on the day of the inspection before the inspector leaves.
Kane said the department rarely closes a food establishment, and most temporary closures involve a power outage, fire or sewage backup.
To see the most updated inspection report or the last three inspection reports, visit jeffcohealth.org/environmental and click on “View Food Establishment Health Inspection Scores.”
The inspection scores for the week of April 5 are listed below. They are all routine inspections unless otherwise noted.
■ BP on the Run, 102A Delores Drive, Fenton, scored 92 on April 8. Violations: soiled microwave; creamer dispenser clogged/ice machine needs cleaning; unlabeled bottle; and ice buildup in walk-in freezer/burnt-out bulb in hood.
■ Chick-fil-A, 1 Arnold Mall, Arnold, scored 100 on April 7.
■ Country Cafe, 2561 Hwy. 67, Festus, scored 91 on April 9. Violations: raw beef stored in a bin with cooked ham; soiled can opener blade and microwave; scoop handle down in powdered sugar bin; and cracked lids.
■ Cwic C’s, 1245 American Legion Drive, Festus, scored 88 on April 8. Violations: incorrect sanitizer solution; no date marked on cooked meatballs and chicken; single-serve lids stored on floor; no caulking behind dish sink; and no light bulb in walk-in freezer.
■ Dierberg’s Bakery and Grocery, 860 Arnold Commons Drive, Arnold, was inspected on April 9. No score given due to low priority.
■ Dierberg’s Deli, 860 Arnold Commons Drive, Arnold, scored 98 on April 9. Violations: gloves and other items under sinks; and items no longer in use stored under shelving.
■ Dittmer BP, 10054 Hwy. Y, Dittmer, scored 97 on April 10. Violations: damaged weather strip on door; scoops stored in breading bins with handle submerged; and dusty fan guards.
■ Eagle Mart, 5701 Old Hwy. 21, Otto, scored 82 on April 9. Violations: employee cup without lid on prep top cooler; soiled ice chute; cooked cheeseburgers and chicken holding at incorrect temperature; no thermometer in heat cabinets; uncovered dumpster; grease buildup in grease receptacle; and soiled floor, ramp and food prep cooler, etc./dust buildup on duct work and above soda machine/absorbent rugs in kitchen.
■ Festus Manor, 627 Westwood Drive, Festus, was reinspected on April 9. No score given.
■ Frankie Gianino’s Grill and Bar, 1209 Main St., Imperial, was reinspected on April 9. No score given.
■ Grand Slam Sports Bar and Grill, 519 Mae Court, Fenton, scored 93 on April 7. Violations: multiple cutting board surfaces used for food prep and storage; probe thermometer stuck in food on prep table; damaged gasket; soiled shelf; and walls along dish machine need cleaning/walk-in cooler floors need to be swept/flooring behind grill and fryers need cleaning.
■ Jefferson College Child Development Center, 1000 Viking Drive, Hillsboro, was reinspected on April 8. No score given.
■ Lonedell Elementary, 2500 Tomahawk Drive, Arnold, scored 100 on April 10.
■ Miyabi Sushi and Steak House, 892 Arnold Commons Drive, Arnold, scored 77 on April 9. Violations: soiled knives/dishes with limescale buildup; several food items not holding at correct temperature in walk-in cooler/dusty walk-in cooler evaporator; incorrect sanitizer solution; kitchen back door not fully self-closing; food stored on walk-in freezer floor/flour container stored under hand sink; single-serve plastic containers stored inside rice bins; and grease pan soiled/sides of table soiled with grease/dusty cords/debris on reach-in cooler handles.
■ Mobil on the Run, 620 S. Truman Blvd., Festus, scored 98 on April 6. Violations: single-serve containers stored on floor; and dusty ceiling.
■ Peace Pantry, 8100 S. Industrial Drive, Cedar Hill, was inspected on April 8. No score due to low priority.
■ Pegg’s Restaurant on the Boulevard, 1001 Crossroads Plaza, High Ridge, scored 94 on April 7. Violations: torn gaskets; paper bags used as a surface top for saucing wings; fire alarm has been pulled away, leaving gap in ceiling tile; and large gaps in floor tiles under fryer.
■ Pogolino’s Pizza and More, 29 Main St., Festus, scored 93 on April 7 and was reinspected on April 9. Violations: incorrect sanitizer solution for dishwasher; and single-serve cup stored in Parmesan cheese bin.
■ QuikTrip, 1069 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, scored 99 on April 7. Violation: scoop handles in contact with food.
■ Save-A-Lot Produce, Meat and Grocery, 7030 Hwy. BB, Cedar Hill, was inspected on April 9. No score given due to low priority.
■ Sweet Sips, 1776 Gravois Road, High Ridge, was inspected on April 8. No score given due to low priority.
■ Windsor Intermediate School, 6208 Hwy. 61-67, Imperial, scored 99 on April 7. Violation: ice buildup behind evaporator fan coming from pipes in walk-in freezers.
