During the week of Aug. 2, the Jefferson County Health Department inspected 23 food establishments. Scores ranged from 80-100.
The inspection scores for the week of Aug. 2 are listed below. They are all routine inspections unless otherwise noted. Facilities considered low priority are not assigned a score. A low priority facility does not prepare food.
■ BP on the Run, 102A Delores Drive, Fenton, scored 90 on Aug. 7. Violations: soiled microwave and ice chutes in soda machine; box of tomatoes stored on floor of walk-in cooler; burnt-out light in hood system/ice buildup in walk-in freezer; and ice machine needs cleaning.
■ CH Dar-E-Kreme, 7070 Hwy. BB, Cedar Hill, scored 93 on Aug. 5. Violations: hand sink filled with soiled equipment; damaged weather strip on door/gap in windows; can opener blade in disrepair; soiled ice machine shelf; and damaged floor tile.
■ Chick-fil-A, 1 Arnold Mall, Arnold, scored 99 on Aug. 7. Violation: scoop in contact with ice.
■ Circle K, 4671 Hwy. WW, House Springs, scored 93 on Aug. 7. Violations: several employees without food safety certificates; gap in doors; and case of single-serve cups on floor.
■ Cracker Barrel, 1193 Scenic Drive, Herculaneum, scored 89 on Aug. 6. Violations: no sanitizer in dishwasher; dishes stacked wet; torn gaskets; buildup on ladles and spoons; soiled fan guards and ovens; soiled wall behind pan shelving, light fixture and area under grills; and dusty ceiling vents.
■ Drury Inn & Suites, 3800 Hwy. 141, Arnold, scored 94 on Aug. 7. Violations: soiled can opener blade and knife; no thermometer in cold drawers; handle in contact with food; and containers stacked wet.
■ Firm Foundations Christian Academy/Daycare, 2012 Missouri State Road, Arnold, scored 100 on Aug. 6.
■ Grandview Little League Association, 11470 Hwy. C, Hillsboro, scored 95 on Aug. 5. Violations: entry door not self-closing; missing coving; and wall in disrepair.
■ Granny Franny’s Diner, 3191 Flucom Road, De Soto, scored 80 on Aug. 5. Violations: no lid on bucket of chicken in walk-in cooler; containers stacked wet; metal plating to walk-in cooler detached and bent/torn gasket; plastic containers in disrepair; thermometer in dishwasher not working; mineral buildup in dishwasher/soiled dish racks; dusty ice machine grate and filters/soiled gaskets and table; and dust and residue on wall.
■ Jack in the Box, 5300 Caroline Drive, High Ridge, scored 94 on Aug. 4. Violations: soiled microwaves; damaged gasket; soiled floor fan; and soiled hood filters.
■ La Pachanga, 900 S. Truman Blvd., Crystal City, scored 92 on Aug. 8. Violations: raw beef stored above salsa; rusty shelves; and employee backpack hanging on rack in contact with single-serve lids.
■ Lion’s Choice, 943 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, scored 95 on Aug. 4. Violations: soiled can opener; soiled walk-in cooler floor, drawer and gasket; and litter buildup under soda machine.
■ Papin One Stop, 3201 Papin Road, De Soto, was reinspected on Aug. 4. No score given.
■ Pegg’s Restaurant on the Boulevard, 1001 Cross Roads Place, High Ridge, scored 89 on Aug. 6. Violations: open energy drink can in cooler; no paper towels at hand sink; no cover on rear exit door peephole; single-use cup being used as scoop; hand sink loose from wall/can opener blade in disrepair; soiled ice chute and soda nozzles; and gaps in floor tiles.
■ Pizza Hut, 2090 Rock Road, De Soto, was reinspected on Aug. 4. No score given.
■ QuikTrip, 2600 S. Old Hwy. 141, Fenton, scored 87 on Aug. 6. Violations: soiled soda machine ice chutes; no thermometer in cooler; dead insects in light guards; entrance door propped open; scoops with handles in food; buildup of litter under shelves and spillage around coffee bag boxes in walk-in cooler; and dusty fans.
■ Smokee Mo’s, 606 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, scored 85 on Aug. 5. Violations: soiled ice baffle and soda machine chute; coleslaw past discard date; scoop in contact with ice; spatulas in disrepair; ice buildup in reach-in freezer; and soiled gaskets.
■ Sofra, 4527 Gravois Village, High Ridge, scored 92 on Aug. 5. Violations: cook used linen towel to dab off excess grease from sausage patties; bowl without handle being used as a scoop; and soiled soda machine ice chute and nozzles.
■ Sunnyhill Independence Center, 3342 Armbruster Road, De Soto, was reinspected on Aug. 4. No score given.
■ Toasted Coffee House, 3015 High Ridge Blvd., High Ridge, scored 100 on Aug. 4.
■ Valle Market, 3245 Hwy. V, De Soto, was reinspected on Aug. 4. No score given.
■ VP Get N Go, 4090 Athena School Road, De Soto, scored 91 on Aug. 5. Violations: biofilm growth on ice chutes of soda machines; hot water in dish sink at incorrect temperature; wrap on freezer peeling; missing coving; and unsealed drywall with gaps.
■ Wallis Petroleum, 7005 Hwy. 30, Cedar Hill, scored 97 on Aug. 5. Violations: damaged weather strip on door; utensil with handle covered in foil; and scoop buried in breading mix.
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.”
How establishments are scored
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.