During the week of Sept. 20, the Jefferson County Health Department inspected 47 food establishments. Scores ranged from 76-100.
The inspection scores for the week of Sept. 20 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.
■ A&W, 3998 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, was reinspected on Sept. 21. No score given.
■ Captain Ds, 830 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, was reinspected on Sept. 23. No score given.
■ American Legion Post 253 downstairs kitchen, 849 American Legion Drive, Festus, scored 86 on Sept. 25. Violations: no sanitizer in dish machine; coleslaw holding at incorrect temperature in prep top cooler; doors propped open; and soiled gaskets.
■ Applebee’s, 1110 Big Bill Road, Arnold, scored 97 on Sept. 24. Violation: wall in walk-in freezer pulling away by door; and ice buildup on pipes.
■ Arby’s, 224 Arnold Crossroads Center, Arnold, scored 86 on Sept. 24. Violations: soiled knife and plastic containers; no sanitizer in dish sink; plastic lining of ice machine broken; knife and ice machine baffle in disrepair; and soiled hot holding unit.
■ Blue Owl Restaurant, 6116 Second St., Kimmswick, scored 79 on Sept. 24. Violations: incorrect sanitizer solution in dish machine; corned beef beyond discard date; incorrect sanitizer solution; single-use cup used as scoop; dusty fan/soiled freezer; and missing floor tiles.
■ Burger King, 3600 W. Outer Road, Arnold, was reinspected on Sept. 25. No score given.
■ China Wok, 1009 Crossroads Place, High Ridge, scored 97 on Sept. 25. Violations: dish used as scoop; single-use cup used as scoop; and damaged wall and coving/damaged floor.
■ Circle K, 10201 Business 21, Hillsboro, scored 82 on Sept. 22. Violations: no date mark on cheddar sausages; container of hot dogs and sausage beyond use date; boxes of food items stored underneath motor oil; soiled cabinets and walk-in freezer floor/ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
■ Colonial House of Festus, 129 Gray St., Festus, scored 99 on Sept. 21. Violation: dusty wall.
■ Connie’s Day Care, 815 Vine St., Imperial, scored 100 on Sept. 24.
■ Crystal Highlands Golf Course, 3030 Hwy. 61, Festus, scored 90 on Sept. 22. Violations: pepper jack cheese covered with mold debris; broken light guard in restroom; and soiled wall behind racks and floor under fryer.
■ Dave’s Diner, 529 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, scored 91 on Sept. 24. Violations: dented can; soiled knife; single-serve items in contact with pre-prepared coffee filters; flooring panels separating from base in walk-in cooler; and staff belongings stored on food prep table.
■ De Soto Community Center, 400 Boyd St., De Soto, was inspected on Sept. 22. No score given due to kitchen not currently being in use.
■ De Soto Early Childhood Center, 1812 Rock Road, De Soto, scored 100 on Sept. 21.
■ Domino’s, 10736 Business 21, Hillsboro, scored 99 on Sept. 22. Violation: soiled vent filter.
■ Dynasty Buffet Sushi and Hibachi, 21 Dillon Plaza Drive, High Ridge, scored 94 on Sept. 23. Violations: no paper towels at hand sink; cups being used as scoops; emergency lighting pulled away from ceiling creating a gap; and burnt-out light bulbs in walk-in freezer.
■ El Mariachi, 4587 Hunter Lane, Byrnes Mill, scored 76 on Sept. 24. Violations: cook used improper handwashing; no sanitizer in dish machine; soiled knives; scoop handle in contact with salt; soiled dish machine, handles on appliances and shelf bottom; and soiled floor.
■ First Baptist Church of De Soto, 2000 Grace Way, De Soto, scored 97 on Sept. 25. Violation: dusty fan guard/soiled gaskets.
■ Hillcrest Care Center, 1108 Clarke St., De Soto, scored 96 on Sept. 21. Violations: mildew growth in ice machine; and spiders in access panel near walk-in cooler door.
■ J&I Chinese Kitchen, 1171 Gravois Road, Fenton, scored 91 on Sept. 25. Violations: employee handling raw meat without gloves; excessive amount of cardboard and debris stored in facility; and missing light shield.
■ Kentucky Fried Chicken, 12967 Hwy. 21, De Soto, scored 95 on Sept. 22. Violations: gap in door; soiled and damaged caulking/leaking condenser pipe; broken floor tiles/missing coving; soiled floor drains; and dusty ceiling vent.
■ Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1436 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, was reinspected on Sept. 22. No score given.
■ Krabby Daddy’s Seafood Eatery, 102 Pine St., Festus, scored 77 on Sept. 23. Violations: no soap at hand sink; no date marked on gumbo; cockroach on floor/mouse droppings; dead bugs in light guards/dead cricket in bin/dead fly; box of ketchup packets stored in cabinet under soda lines; ice buildup in walk-in freezer; missing caulking; soiled refrigerator, fryers, hood, stove and broken refrigerator used as table; sewer smell when dish sink is running; hand sinks and dish sink faucet and handles with film of debris; water-stained ceiling tiles; dusty ceiling vent and wall/soiled floor, walls, walk-in freezer and fryers/brown substance on floor under dish sink drain board from pouring water liquid down floor drain; and soiled hood filters.
■ La Petite Academy, 3607 Richardson Square, Arnold, scored 87 on Sept. 21. Violations: cooked food at incorrect temperature; incorrect sanitizer solution; and soiled microwave/dusty fan.
■ Subway, 657 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, scored 94 on Sept. 23. Violations: no staff with manager food safety certification; dishes stacked wet; dusty cabinet doors; and mop stored incorrectly.
■ Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken, 820 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, scored 96 on Sept. 23. Violations: scoop in coleslaw; freezer rack in disrepair; soiled door handle, scoop handle, ice scoop holder and can opener holder/ice scoop stored in contact with soiled speaker wire; and dusty hood filters.
■ Local House, 2236 Michigan Ave., Arnold, scored 100 on Sept. 21.
■ McAlister’s Deli, 2249 Michigan Ave., Arnold, scored 100 on Sept. 21.
■ My Place Too, 1107 Clarke St., De Soto, scored 95 on Sept. 21. Violations: roaches under cabinet; soiled grease trap; and large holes in drywall/gaps around fixtures/peeling paint on wall/peeling paneling.
■ Pasta House Co., 921 Arnold Commons Drive, Arnold, was reinspected on Sept. 22. No score given.
■ Pizza Hut, 1926 Richardson Road, Arnold, scored 100 on Sept. 24.
■ Play & Learn, 1521 Fox Ridge Court, Arnold, was inspected on Sept. 22. No score due to low priority.
■ Qdoba, 1300A Veterans Blvd., Festus, was reinspected on Sept. 22. No score given.
■ Rockport Heights Elementary, 3871 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, scored 99 on Sept. 24. Violation: ice buildup in freezer.
■ Schnuck’s deli, 1253 Water Tower, Arnold, was reinspected on Sept. 21. No score given.
■ Seckman High School outdoor concession, 2800 Seckman Road, Imperial, scored 100 on Sept. 22.
■ Sherwood’s Classic Eats, 122 N. Main St., De Soto, scored 90 on Sept. 22. Violations: blocked kitchen hand sinks; dented can; containers stacked wet; and torn gaskets.
■ Si Senor Mexican Bar and Grill, 227 Arnold Crossroads, Arnold, scored 83 on Sept. 22. Violations: soiled lids, containers and can opener blade; unlabeled containers; flies throughout; boxes of food stored on walk-in freezer floor; bottles of alcohol stored under hand sink drain line; dishes stacked wet; cup stored in salsa container; microwave in disrepair; and soiled gaskets.
■ St. Louis Pizza & Wings, 4519 Gravois Village Plaza, High Ridge, scored 92 on Sept. 23. Violations: hot water not working at hand sink; damaged weather strip on door; soiled vent filters and knife holder; and damaged wall and tile.
■ Tenbrook Station Lounge, 2946 Fannie Drive, Arnold, was reinspected on Sept. 22. No score given.
■ The Brick Bistro and Brew, 218 Main St., Festus, scored 98 on Sept. 21. Violations: unlabeled container; and dusty fan.
■ Trattoria Giuseppe, 5442 Hwy. 21, Imperial, scored 99 on Sept. 22. Violation: cracked lid.
■ White Castle, 1000 Veterans Blvd., Festus, scored 99 on Sept. 23. Violation: gasket in disrepair.
■ Windsor Athletic Booster Club outdoor concession, 6208 Hwy. 61-67, Imperial, scored 100.
■ Windsor Middle School, 960 Windsor Harbor Road, Imperial, scored 100.
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.