During the week of Oct. 19, the Jefferson County Health Department inspected 44 food establishments. Scores ranged from 57 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 Oct. 19 are listed below. They are all routine inspections unless otherwise noted.
■ Andy’s Produce, 4645 Old Gravois Road, House Springs, was inspected on Oct. 23. No score due to low priority.
■ Cedarhurst, 2069 Missouri State Road, Arnold, scored 99 on Oct. 22. Violation: top of dish machine soiled.
■ CluckOinkMooSliders mobile scored 100 on Oct. 25.
■ Community Improvement Association of Jefferson County, 13468 Hwy. JJ, De Soto, scored 97 on Oct. 24. Violations: rat droppings behind and between kitchen equipment.
■ Dave’s Diner, 2823 High Ridge Blvd., High Ridge, scored 86 on Oct. 22. Violations: no soap at hand sink; dead insects in light guard; pans stacked wet; ice buildup on walk-in freezer evaporation unit; soiled hood filters/walk-in cooler ceiling; and defunct ice machine stored in facility.
■ Dave’s Diner, 1059 Gravois Road, Fenton, scored 78 on Oct. 22. Violations: hand sink out of order; no paper towels at hand sink; breaker had flipped off on steam hot holding unit; walk-in cooler in disrepair and at 52 degrees; pans stacked wet; and hole in wall near door.
■ Dierberg’s Deli, 860 Arnold Commons Drive, Arnold, scored 97 on Oct. 21. Violations: bugs in light guards; soiled gaskets on cooler; and dust buildup on ceiling registers.
■ Dough Depot, 216 Market St., Kimmswick, scored 91 on Oct. 22. Violations: dented can; and pizza prep station foods holding at unsafe temperature.
■ Dynasty Mann, 2821 Williams Creek Road, High Ridge, scored 98 on Oct. 25. Violations: dirty knife; and scoop handle down in flour.
■ Festus Manor, 627 Westwood Drive, Festus, was reinspected on Oct. 21. No score given.
■ Festus-Crystal City Elks Lodge Kitchen, 4 Elks Drive, Festus, scored 91 on Oct. 20. Violations: two cans past use-by date; ice buildup on floor and wall underneath condenser in walk-in freezer; hole in side of dish sink swing spout; and food debris under fryers.
■ Four Lakes Restaurant and Event Center, 5925 Plantation Drive, Suite A, Hillsboro, was reinspected on Oct. 22. No score given.
■ Great Western Dining at Jefferson College, 1000 Viking Drive, Hillsboro, scored 97 on Oct. 22. Violation: food items cooling improperly.
■ Hardee’s, 4699 Gravois Road, House Springs, was reinspected on Oct. 21. No score given.
■ Hillsboro High School, 123 Leon Hall, Hillsboro, scored 93 on Oct. 22. Violations: employee washing dishes in dish machine handled soiled dishes and then clean dishes without washing hands; and ice buildup on walk-in freezer evaporator.
■ Hillsboro High School Outdoor Concessions, 123 Leon Hall, Hillsboro, scored 99 on Oct. 23. Violation: soiled bottom interior of upright freezer.
■ Hillsboro Primary School, 101 Leon Hall, Hillsboro, scored 100 on Oct. 22.
■ Hog Call BBQ food truck scored 100 on Oct. 25.
■ Holties Restaurant and Pub, 1374 Old Hwy. M, Barnhart, scored 92 on Oct. 21. Violations: incorrect sanitizer in dish machine; uncovered food containers in freezer; and black mold-like substance in area behind dish machine with peeling paint.
■ Ingram’s Market, 3812 Hwy. Z, Festus, scored 83 on Oct. 21. Violations: employee drink cup with no lid on counter; improper handwashing by an employee; no paper towels at hand sink; food debris in microwave; gap between doors/window in restroom open; wet wash cloths stored improperly; scoop handle down in sugar; creamer tubes not cut diagonal; single-serve cups stored on floor; and broken gaskets.
■ Jack in the Box, 5300 Caroline Drive, High Ridge, scored 97 on Oct. 22. Violation: box cutters on prep table.
■ Jack in the Box, 1197 Scenic Plaza Drive, Herculaneum, scored 97 on Oct. 23. Violations: torn gaskets on several coolers; grease buildup on pipes near cook-line fryer and inside two fryers; and large crack in wall, floor and ceiling at walk-in cooler where outdoor air is coming in/unsealed wall covering/missing grout.
■ Joe’s Pizza, 1185 Scenic Plaza Drive, Herculaneum, scored 78 on Oct. 23. Violations: no staff with food safety certification; cooked chicken with no use-by date; unlabeled spray bottles; scented bleach being used; no cover on pizza dough; torn gasket on walk-in cooler door; caulking not sealing top of dish sink; no bleach testing strips; no trash can at hand sink; and dust buildup on ceiling registers.
■ Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1199 Shapiro Drive, was reinspected on Oct. 23. No score given.
■ La Pachanga of Jefferson County, 1185 Scenic Plaza Drive, Suite 105, scored 70 on Oct. 21 and was reinspected on Oct. 23. Violations: a few staff without food safety certificates; manager used improper handwashing; prep cooler not properly cooling; unlabeled spray bottle; improper sanitizing solution; no thermometer in prep cooler; unlabeled bin; ice scoop handle stored down in ice bin; wooden spoon stored in dish area; no caulk behind hand sink; and no covered trash can in restroom. On Oct. 23, the prep cooler had been repaired.
■ Lion’s Choice, 943 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, scored 57 on Oct. 23. Violations: manager failed to demonstrate knowledge of food safety hazards regarding hot holding temperatures and cleaning the slicer every four hours; no paper towels at hand sink; two dented cans; soiled can opener blade/soiled meat slicer; roast beef held at 127 degrees instead of 130; no date marked on several items in walk-in cooler; unlabeled spray bottle; gap in back door; ice buildup outside walk-in freezer door/debris buildup on shelf, soda fountain reservoir and trash can cabinet; missing grout; and employee belongings stored partially on top of brown paper bags.
■ Macie’s Prime BBQ mobile scored 100 on Oct. 25.
■ Mapaville State School, 3657 Baptist Park Road, Festus, scored 100 on Oct. 22.
■ Meadows Club House, 508 Woodland Meadows Drive, Arnold, scored 98 on Oct. 21. Violations: cracked caulking above hand sink; and debris, insects and cobwebs in window sills/dead insects and cobwebs under dish table.
■ Pastime Club, 5557 Hwy. 61-67, Imperial, was inspected on Oct. 20. No score given due to low priority.
■ Pine Valley at the Woodlands, 620 Woodlands Meadows Drive, Arnold, scored 85 on Oct. 21. Violations: dented can; sanitizer dispenser not working; table can opener blade soiled; torn gaskets on cooler; and food debris in utensil drawers/soiled microwave.
■ Pothos Coffee, 105 Market St., Kimmswick, was inspected on Oct. 25. No score due to low priority.
■ QuikTrip, 1069 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, scored 97 on Oct. 21. Violations: bugs in light guards; ice buildup and water dripping from evaporation pipe in walk-in cooler/peeling prep top handle; and dust buildup on evaporator box in walk-in cooler/dust on black box and vents near ice machine.
■ Raintree Market, 5997 Hwy. B, Hillsboro, scored 86 on Oct. 24. Violations: incorrect sanitizer solution; fly presence; no sanitizer testing strips; dusty hood above pizza oven; stack of boxes near pizza oven; fire alarm and light fixture pulled out from ceiling/wallpaper behind hand sink needs to be replaced; and light bulbs need to be replaced in walk-in cooler/light in mop sink area needs to be replaced.
■ Savannah’s Restaurant and Bar, 6770 Mall Drive, Cedar Hill, scored 83 on Oct. 23. Violations: sanitizer tubing broken in dishwasher; dented can; measuring cups stored in flour with handle submerged; dishes stored wet; and minor ice buildup in walk-in cooler.
■ Servgas Fastmart LLC, 4780 Raetta Lane, House Springs, was inspected on Oct. 23. No score given due to low priority.
■ St. Louis Pizza & Wings, 126 Richardson Crossing, Arnold, scored 97 on Oct. 20. Violation: step in walk-in cooler in disrepair.
■ Subway, 8450 Local Hillsboro Road, Cedar Hill, scored 94 on Oct. 24. Violations: one manager had an expired manager food safety certificate; dead bugs in light guard; soiled floor fan; and empty boxes stored on walk-in cooler.
■ Sushi Ai, 2000 Richardson Road, Suite 1, Arnold, scored 87 on Oct. 22. Violations: pots in hand sink; container of rice cooling on counter; sushi rice cooling with tight lid; and food debris on walk-in cooler floor.
■ Taco Bell, 4698 Hwy. W, House Springs, scored 95 on Oct. 22. Violations: gap in front door; soiled soda machine; and toilets need cleaned.
■ Taco Bell, 1621 Hwy. Z, Pevely, was reinspected on Oct. 22. No score given.
■ Taco Tequilla, 10814F Business 21, Hillsboro, was reinspected on Oct. 22. No score given.
■ Vianney Renewal Center, 6478 Elme Road, Dittmer, scored 91 on Oct. 24. Violations: molded tomatoes and green peppers; and ceiling tiles and window guards above prep table require cleaning.
