During the week of Nov. 23, the Jefferson County Health Department inspected 30 food establishments. Scores ranged from 78 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 Nov. 23 are listed below. They are all routine inspections unless otherwise noted.
■ Amvets Post 48 Bar/Kitchen, 1075 Amvets Drive, De Soto, scored 99 on Nov. 25. Violation: white residue on keg lines/dust on fan guards in walk-in cooler.
■ Amvets Post 48 Cook Shack, 1075 Amvets Drive, De Soto, was inspected on Nov. 25. No score due to low priority.
■ Arnold Phillips 66, 5 Municipal Drive, Arnold, was inspected on Nov. 24. No score due to low priority.
■ Big River VFW Post 5331, 1 Lynn Lane, Cedar Hill, scored 96 on Nov. 26. Violations: soiled can opener blade; and hole in drywall.
■ Company B Bar-B-Que, 4583 Hunter Lane, Byrnes Mill, scored 87 on Nov. 26. Violations: raw bacon stored above onions and lettuce in walk-in cooler; soiled utensil containers; restroom doors not self-closing; and soiled hood filter/hood system.
■ Cwic C’s, 1245 American Legion Drive, Festus, was reinspected Nov. 25. No score given.
■ Drury Inn & Suites, 3800 Hwy. 141, Arnold, scored 92 on Nov. 25. Violations: dented can; no heat testing strips for dishwasher; milk dispenser tube cut incorrectly; and inside of cabinets in disrepair.
■ Faith Baptist Church, 11835 Hwy. CC, Festus, scored 95 on Nov. 25. Violations: multiple desserts in refrigerator without date marks; no thermometer in refrigerator; and dusty ceiling.
■ Festus Athletic Boosters Indoor Concession, 1515 Midmeadow, Festus, was inspected Nov. 24. No score due to low priority.
■ Fun 2 3 Childcare, 15 Municipal Drive, Arnold, scored 99 on Nov. 26. Violation: dusty hood filters.
■ Happy Time Daycare, 1770 Missouri State Road, Arnold, scored 93 on Nov. 25. Violations: incorrect sanitizer solution; and soiled cabinet.
■ Hardee’s, 1305 Veterans Blvd., Festus, scored 88 on Nov. 24. Violations: no thermometer in a refrigerator; dead insects on floor around water heater; bottom of prep cooler leaking and holding water; sides of freezer with debris buildup; floors with debris; and buildup on hood filters/hood.
■ Imo’s, 1 Jefferson Square, De Soto, scored 78 on Nov. 25. Violations: employee didn’t wash hands after touching cell phone; containers of food past use-by dates; bag of onions on floor of cooler; torn gaskets/broken floor panel of walk-in cooler; incorrect temperature on dishwasher wash cycle; back freezers need defrosting/soiled microwave and dishwasher/soiled gasket/stained dish racks/floor under shelving of walk-in cooler soiled/dusty walls and ceiling of walk-in cooler/dusty vent hoods; peeling paint on office and back storage ceiling; mouse droppings behind boxes of plates; slimy residue on floor drain; wall behind soda fountain soiled with soda/dust around pizza oven; and broken light guard.
■ Miyabi Sushi & Steak House Inc., 892 Arnold Commons Drive, Arnold, was reinspected Nov. 25. No score given.
■ Mr. Fuel, 8915 Weir Road, Pevely, scored 100 on Nov. 25.
■ Papin One Stop, 3201 Papin Road, De Soto, was reinspected and had a field visit Nov. 25 regarding yellow substance in ice machine and mold/mildew on deflector plates of ice machine. Ice machine was shut down until approved for use.
■ Panera Bread Co., 1075 W. Gannon Drive, Festus, scored 97 on Nov. 25. Violations: soiled dish machine top and cold drawer exterior; soiled floor sink grates; and dusty ceiling.
■ Panera Bread Co., 909 Arnold Commons Drive, Arnold, was reinspected Nov. 25. No score given.
■ Starbucks, 1003 W. Gannon Drive, Festus, scored 99 on Nov. 24. Violation: debris in food cabinets.
■ Subway, 1172 W. Gannon Drive, Festus, scored 91 on Nov. 24. Violations: no staff with manager food certification; no staff with food safety certification; cracked plastic pan; dish sink left handle in disrepair/dish sink drain leaking; and missing ceiling tiles.
■ Sunny Street Cafe, 850 Arnold Commons Drive, Arnold, scored 88 on Nov. 26. Violations: soiled containers; incorrect sanitizer solution; and unlabeled spray bottle.
■ Superior Manor of Festus, 12827 Hwy. TT, Festus, was reinspected Nov. 25. No score given.
■ Taco Bell, 12866 Hwy. 21, De Soto, scored 90 on Nov. 24. Violations: no proof of food safety certification; dishes stacked wet; ice buildup around door gasket and under condenser unit and in fan guards in walk-in freezer; and inadequate space for dish drying.
■ Walmart Bakery, Deli, Grocery, Meat and Produce, 12862 Hwy. 21, De Soto, was inspected Nov. 24. No score due to low priority.
■ Wayside, 5150 Hwy. 109, Eureka, scored 92 on Nov. 26. Violations: employee beverage stored with no lid; no paper towels at hand sink; pizza slice holding at incorrect temperature and past expiration time of 6 a.m./no expiration time on breakfast sandwich; and no thermometer in food prep cooler.
