During the week of May 25, the Jefferson County Health Department inspected 39 food establishments. Scores ranged from 82 to 100. Some were routine inspections while others were reinspections where scores are not assigned. All inspections are unannounced visits.
Facilities that are 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 May 25 are listed below. They are all routine inspections unless otherwise noted.
■ Arnold Athletic Association, 2950 Schneider Drive, Arnold, scored 99 on May 28. Violation: damaged floor tiles.
■ Bento Sushi Bar at Dierberg’s, 860 Arnold Commons Drive, Arnold, scored 100 on May 29.
■ Casey’s, 10534 Hwy. 21, Hillsboro, scored 88 on May 30. Violations: stained cutting boards; incorrect sanitizing solution; broken thermometer in prep cooler; ice accumulation in walk-in freezer; and debris on pizza cutting table, walk-in cooler wire shelving and utensil drawers.
■ Chuck’s Hot Chicken, 231 Arnold Crossroads, Arnold, scored 96 on May 29. Violations: no label on bin; scoop with no handle/scoop with handle in bin; AC leaking into hose and draining into restroom; and dusty hood filters.
■ Circle K, 2046 Key West Drive, Arnold, scored 97 on May 28. Violation: no paper towels at hand sink.
■ Coco’s Coffeehouse Cafe, 170 Richardson Road, Arnold, scored 100.
■ Cyndi Lou’s Produce, 11000 Rousan Lane, Dittmer, was inspected on May 28. No score or report was provided.
■ Dave’s Diner, 529 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, scored 94 on May 28. Violations: damage in ceiling of walk-in cooler/paneling looks bowed; employee hand sink not sealed to wall; damage around bottom of back door/surrounding floor tiles and door frame chipped; and wet mop next to mop sink.
■ Dollar General, 2855 Hwy. 61, Festus, was reinspected on May 27. No score given.
■ Faith Baptist Church, 11835 Hwy. CC, Festus, scored 97 on May 27. Violation: soiled can opener.
■ First Christian Church of Hematite, 3711 Hwy. P, Hematite, scored 86 on May 30. Violations: three staff members without food safety training; dishes not sanitized after being washed and rinsed; incorrect sanitizer solution; and dish sink missing sink stoppers.
■ Frankie Gianino’s, 1209 Main St., Imperial, was reinspected on May 28. No score given.
■ Hillsboro Billiards, 30 Merchants Drive, Hillsboro, scored 98 on May 28. Violations: gap under double doors; and strong urine odor in restroom by bar.
■ I-55 Raceway Big Snack Bar, 1550 Herky Horine Road, Pevely, scored 99 on May 31. Violation: mop sink too close to hand sink.
■ I-55 Raceway Hilltop Concession, 1550 Herky Horine Road, Pevely, scored 85 on May 31. Violations: hamburgers kept warm at incorrect temperature; and incorrect sanitizer solution.
■ I-55 Raceway Infield Snack Bar, 1550 Herky Horine Road, Pevely, was inspected on May 31. No score or report attached.
■ I-55 Raceway Mobile Concession, 1550 Herky Horine Road, Pevely, scored 100 on May 31.
■ Imo’s Pizza, 600 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, scored 100 on May 28.
■ Imo’s Pizza, 133 Fiedler Lane, Fenton, scored 99 on May 27. Violation: gap along the side of back door.
■ Imo’s Pizza, 2000 El Lago Unit 2, Arnold, scored 85 on May 30. Violations: no chlorine dispensing from dish machine; chemical spray bottles in dry storage; and debris buildup in small reach-in cooler.
■ Klondike Bison, 14138 Klondike Road, De Soto, was inspected on May 28. No score given due to low priority.
■ Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken, 820 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, scored 99 on May 29. Violation: container with broken-off corner.
■ Maple Grove Wellness and Rehabilitation, 560 Corisande Hills Road, Fenton, was reinspected on May 28. No score given.
■ Meadows Club House, 508 Woodland Meadows Drive, Arnold, scored 90 on May 28. Violations: hand sink blocked by trash can; no temperature indicators on dishwasher; no sanitizer test strips; and soiled shelf and kitchen drawers.
■ Meadowview Assisted Living, 555 Woodland Villas, Arnold, scored 82 on May 28. Violations: soiled can opener; cups stacked wet; nonstick skillet in poor repair; center island cabinet in poor repair; no ammonia test strips located; no temperature indicators on dishwasher; and soiled cabinets and drawers.
■ Pasta House Co., 1606 Galemore St., Festus, scored 94 on May 30. Violations: raw chicken and roast beef at incorrect temperature (refrigerator was being serviced at the time).
■ Penn Station East Coast Subs, 844 Arnold Commons, Arnold, was reinspected on May 27. No score given.
■ Pizza Hut, 2090 Rock Road, De Soto, scored 94 on May 28. Violations: unable to verify staff food safety training; debris and mineral buildup in dishwasher; soiled wall knife holder/ice buildup on fan guard in walk-in freezer/dusty fan guards in walk-in cooler/soiled prep table/mildew growth on fryer freezer gasket/residue on shelving/grease buildup near fryer; and soiled area behind water conditioner.
■ Puna Cafe, 2202 Michigan Ave., Arnold, scored 100 on May 29.
■ Russell House Restaurant Inn and Brewery, 10333 Business 21, Hillsboro, scored 84 on May 29. Violations: no staff with food safety training; soiled soda nozzle/cutting boards heavily etched; raw meats in upright refrigerator at incorrect temperature/salad prep refrigerator not holding correct temperature/cream and cheesecake not maintained at correct temperature; lettuce not washed before prepped; and no sanitizer in sanitizer bucket/dish machine not dispensing chlorine.
■ Sherwood’s Classic Eats, 122 N. Main St., De Soto, scored 97 on May 29. Violations: cell phone on prep table; torn gasket with food debris in pasta cooler; and dust buildup on fan.
■ Panera Bread Co., 909 Arnold Commons Drive, Arnold, scored 96 on May 28. Violations: two coolers not maintaining proper temperature; and ice buildup around door of walk-in freezer.
■ Steak N Shake, 120 Arnold Crossroads, Arnold, scored 96 on May 29. Violations: no staff with food safety training; wet cloth stored on counter; grease buildup on cheese dispenser surface; and dusty exhaust vent.
■ Taco Bell, 926 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, scored 100 on May 29.
■ Taco Bell, 10255 Business 21, Hillsboro, scored 98 on May 28. No report attached.
■ Tri Pointe Farm, 9091 Tri Pointe Farm Road, Hillsboro, was inspected on May 30. No score given due to low priority.
■ VFW Post Annex Building Kitchen, 900 VFW Drive, Festus, was inspected on May 27. No score given due to low priority.
■ Westbrook Academy Childcare and Learning Center, 2210 Morris Drive, Arnold, scored 97 on May 27. Violation: soiled can opener blade.
■ Westbrook Academy Childcare and Learning Center, 4045 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, scored 88 on May 27. Violations: hand sink blocked by paint brushes and sanitizer bucket; incorrect sanitizing solution at dish sink; and no date marked on pasta in cooler.
