During the week of July 5, the Jefferson County Health Department inspected 49 food establishments. Scores ranged from 80-100.
The inspection scores for the week of July 5 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.
■ ABC Preschool of Arnold, 2315 Lonedell Road, Arnold, scored 89 on July 8. Violations: no soap at hand sink; incorrect sanitizer solution; dead bees on windowsill; and insect bait stored on top of microwave.
■ Aldi, 1025 Crossroads Plaza, High Ridge, was inspected on July 8. No score given due to low priority.
■ Amvets Post 48 bar/kitchen, 1078 Amvets Drive, De Soto, scored 80 on July 7. Violations: hand sink used for washing dishes; no soap at hand sink; no paper towels at hand sink; brown residue buildup on ice machine deflector plate; no use-by date on potato salad; dishes being washed at hand sink; mildew growth on gaskets, wire shelving and joint seams on walk-in cooler ceiling; and sticky residue on handles and doors of cabinets.
■ Arby’s, 1181 Gravois Road, Fenton, scored 93 on July 7. Violations: ice scoop stored in closed container; ice buildup in reach-in cooler and walk-in freezer; and soiled fryer hood filters.
■ Autumn Ridge, 300 Autumn Ridge Drive, Herculaneum, scored 92 on July 8. Violations: wash cycle of dishwasher at incorrect temperature; soiled fan housing; unsecured wall covering; and black residue on wall under dish table.
■ Blue Owl Productions, 1 Ponder Executive Plaza, House Springs, scored 85 on July 10. Violations: no sanitizer in dish machine; gap under door; torn gaskets; peeling beater blade on small mixer; dish machine not working; and soiled floor in decorating closet.
■ Borgettis Sports Bar and Grill, 1667 S. Old Hwy 141, Fenton, scored 93 on July 7. Violations: soiled can opener; all dates marked on food off by one day; and prep top lid in disrepair.
■ Camp Cedarledge dining hall 1, 8501 Girl Scout Road, Pevely, was reinspected on July 8. No score given.
■ Circle K, 5602 Hwy. PP, High Ridge, was inspected on July 9. No score given due to low priority.
■ Cyndi Lou’s Produce, 11000 Rousan Lane, Dittmer, scored 100 on July 8.
■ De Soto Fuels, 614 N. Main St., De Soto, was inspected on July 7. No score given due to low priority.
■ Domino’s Pizza, 2711 High Ridge Blvd., High Ridge, scored 99 on July 8. Violation: damaged tiles.
■ Dunkin Donuts, 900 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, scored 94 on July 10. Violations: soiled ice machine baffle; scoop handles in contact with flour; walk-in cooler door kick plate and gasket in disrepair; and dusty hood/soiled ice machine, ice cream freezer floor, walk-in cooler floors, gaskets and caulking on dish sink/dusty and mold-like substance on ice machine lid.
■ Festus Fuel & Food Mart, 2591 Hwy. 61, Festus, scored 88 on July 7. Violations: incorrect sanitizer solution; no thermometer in cooler; gap in door; creamer dispensing tubes cut wrong; and ice buildup around light in walk-in freezer.
■ Herrell’s Market, 1015 Main St., Imperial, scored 94 on July 7. Violations: liver sausage and Krakow meat past discard date.
■ Immanuel Lutheran Christian Childcare & Preschool, 221 Brierton Lane, Crystal City, scored 91 on July 8. Violations: eggs stored above carrot chips; and unlabeled spray bottle.
■ Imo’s Pizza, 10906 Hwy. 21, Hillsboro, was reinspected on July 7. No score given.
■ Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Center, 9501 Gold Finch Lane, Hillsboro, scored 99 on July 9. Violation: soiled drawer.
■ Jimmy John’s, 1266 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, scored 100 on July 8.
■ John’s Butcher Shoppee, 503 N. Mill St., Festus, scored 100 on July 6.
■ Kitchen Hub, 4564 N. Square Drive, High Ridge, was inspected on July 7. No score given due to low priority.
■ Kizer Academy, 2000 El Largo Suite 7, Arnold, scored 97 on July 10. Violation: pot stored in hand sink.
■ La Petite Academy, 3607 Richardson Square, Arnold, was reinspected on July 7. No score given.
■ Lam’s Garden, 510 Bailey Road, Crystal City, scored 94 on July 7. Violations: unlabeled containers; ice buildup inside freezer; dusty ceiling fan; and missing floor tiles.
■ Little Caesar’s, 1851 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, was reinspected on July 7. No score given.
■ McDonald’s, 130 Arnold Crossroads, Arnold, scored 95 on July 9. Violations: dishes stacked wet; cooler racks in disrepair; and soiled reach-in coolers, gaskets, hood filters and dish machine top/dusty fan.
■ Mercy Hospital Jefferson cafeteria, 1400 Hwy. 61, Crystal City, scored 97 on July 8. Violation: pizza cutter and wiping cloth in hand sink.
■ Mercy Multiplied, 1455 Romaine Creek Road, Fenton, scored 88 on July 10. Violations: eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods; and incorrect sanitizer solution for dish machine.
■ Oriental Buffet, 774 S. Truman Blvd., Crystal City, scored 100 on July 6.
■ Pasta House Co., 921 Arnold Commons Drive, Arnold, scored 87 on July 9. Violations: soiled can opener blade and ice machine baffle; scoop handle in cheese; bar ice scoop holder in disrepair; hood vents in disrepair; dish sink without indirect drainage; and corner of walk-in cooler covered in dried-up pasta sauce.
■ Pizza Hut, 8644 Commercial, Pevely, scored 100 on July 9.
■ Pizza Hut, 2090 Rock Road, De Soto, was reinspected on July 9. No score given.
■ Quik Stop, 1091 Gravois Road, Fenton, was inspected on July 9. No score given due to low priority.
■ Rock Roll-O-Rena, 4153 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, was inspected on July 9. No score given due to low priority.
■ Rosemont Senior Living Centre, 2121 Ridge Drive, Arnold, scored 100 on July 8.
■ Ruma’s Deli, 1129 Main St., Imperial, scored 94 on July 7. Violation: staff touched bread without gloves on.
■ Schnuck’s bakery/grocery/meat, 3900 Vogel Road, Arnold, was inspected on July 7. No score given due to low priority.
■ Schnuck’s deli, 3900 Vogel Road, Arnold, scored 99 on July 7. Violation: ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
■ Steak N Shake, 1185 Gravois Road, Fenton, scored 92 on July 10. Violations: soiled soda nozzles/clean dishes with soda spill on them; dishes stacked wet; and ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
■ Subway, 1712 Missouri State Road, Arnold, scored 88 on July 8. Violations: no staff with food safety certification; incorrect sanitizer solution; and soiled label.
■ Superior Manor of Festus, 12827 Hwy. TT, Festus, was reinspected on July 7. No score given.
■ Taco Bell, 926 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, scored 95 on July 8. Violations: scoop handle in contact with cheese; walk-in cooler door missing part of latch; and missing or damaged floor tile.
■ Taco Bell, 806 Lee Ave., Festus, scored 89 on July 8. Violations: incorrect sanitizer solution in buckets and sink; soiled food press; soiled hot holding unit; and soiled hood area.
■ Taco Bell, 1621 Hwy. Z, Pevely, scored 84 on July 7. Violations: no proof managers have manager food safety certification; incorrect sanitizer solution; soiled plastic trays; gap in door; sour cream container in disrepair; soiled thermometer, shelf bottom, handles of heat cabinets and left heat cabinet; and soiled walk-in freezer floor.
■ Walgreens, 1718 Caitlin Drive, Barnhart, was inspected on July 9. No score given due to low priority.
■ Walgreens, 12977 Hwy. 21, De Soto, was inspected on July 7. No score given due to low priority.
■ WOW! Entertainment, 138 Fiedler Lane, Fenton, scored 96 on July 7. Violations: soiled can opener blade; and soiled containers.
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.