During the week of Sept. 6, the Jefferson County Health Department inspected 30 food establishments. Scores ranged from 59-100.
The inspection scores for the week of Sept. 6 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.
■ Captain Ds, 830 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, scored 90 on Sept. 9. Violations: food at incorrect temperature in prep cooler; ice buildup in prep cooler/walk-in freezer in disrepair; and liquid pooling at bottom of cooler/buildup of food in prep cooler.
■ Children of Destiny Childcare, 11533 Gamel Cemetery Road, Festus, scored 100 on Sept. 8.
■ Creative Minds Childcare and Learning Center, 7049 Hwy. BB, Cedar Hill, scored 93 on Sept. 11. Violations: manager has not renewed manager food safety certification; cooler not holding proper temperature; and burnt-out light bulb.
■ Crispy Edges, 700 Collins Drive, Festus, was reinspected on Sept. 9. No score given.
■ De Soto Elks, 1520 Clarke St., De Soto, scored 96 on Sept. 10. Violations: black residue on soda gun nozzle; and dusty fan guards.
■ Festus Elementary School lower cafeteria, 1500 Mid-Meadows Lane, Festus, scored 100 on Sept. 9.
■ Festus Elementary School upper cafeteria, 1500 Mid-Meadows Lane, Festus, scored 97 on Sept. 9. Violation: rusted corner of washing machine lid.
■ Festus Intermediate School, 1501 Mid-Meadows Lane, Festus, scored 100 on Sept. 9.
■ Festus Middle School, 1717 W. Main St., Festus, scored 98 on Sept. 9. Violations: dusty fan; and dusty ceiling.
■ Festus High School, 501 W. Wind Drive, Festus, scored 100 on Sept. 9.
■ Fox Run Golf Club, 1 Putt Lane, Eureka, scored 87 on Sept. 11. Violations: worker handled lettuce and cooked chicken with bare hands; hot water not working properly in hand sink; single-serve cups stored in grain medley and corn salsa; and soiled prep cooler bottom.
■ Happy Wok, 3916 Vogel Road, Arnold, scored 90 on Sept. 9. Violations: raw meat stored over vegetables; ice buildup in freezer; and soiled fryers.
■ Johnny’s Hideout, 3367 High Ridge Blvd., High Ridge, scored 91 on Sept. 9. Violations: soiled can opener blade and microwave plates; ice buildup in walk-in freezer/loose faucet; and soiled hood filters.
■ Kanoa’s Hawaiian Grill truck was inspected on Sept. 12. No score given due to low priority.
■ LaChance Vineyards, 12237 Peter Moore Lane, De Soto, scored 99 on Sept. 9. Violation: heat lamp table without splash guard by sink.
■ Las Fuentes Mexican Restaurant, 2198 Michigan Ave., Arnold, scored 93 on Sept. 8 and was reinspected on Sept. 10. Violations: incorrect temperature in walk-in cooler; and faucet was loose.
■ Maple Grove Elementary, 7887 Dittmer Ridge Road, Dittmer, scored 100 on Sept. 10.
■ Maple Grove Wellness and Rehabilitation, 500 Corisande Hills Road, Fenton, scored 80 on Sept. 11. Violations: no staff present with manager food safety certification; soiled can opener blade; flies throughout kitchen; back door propped open; AC unit dripping condensation into sink; spoon handle in contact with rice; bowls stacked wet; ice buildup in walk-in freezer; walk-in freezer flooring in disrepair; and holes in walls in dry storage.
■ New China, 3930 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, scored 96 on Sept. 8. Violations: blocked hand sinks; and dead insects in light guards.
■ Northwest Lion Care, 6922 Rivermont Trail, House Springs, was inspected on Sept. 11. No score given due to low priority.
■ Nowhere, 3946 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, scored 83 on Sept. 8. Violations: blocked hand sink; soiled can opener blade and soda gun holders; incorrect sanitizer solution in dish machines; and dirty vents.
■ Radeackar’s AG Market meat/deli, 6771 Mall Drive, Cedar Hill, scored 94 on Sept. 10. Violations: blocked hand sink; damaged drywall; box cutter stored on same surface as raw meat; and soiled AC fans in unit.
■ Sana Lake Recovery, 8359 Hwy. 30, Dittmer, scored 98 on Sept. 11. Violations: damaged weather strip on door; and damaged floor tiles.
■ Teen Challenge, 2650 Appletree Acres, High Ridge, scored 88 on Sept. 11. Violations: soiled microwave; no chlorine test strips; damage to wall/outlets not flush with wall; and burnt-out light bulb.
■ That’sa Nice’a Pizza, 2000 Richardson Road Suite 2, Arnold, scored 93 on Sept. 9. Violations: no dates marked on prepared food; soiled pipe and bucket under sink; and missing floor tiles.
■ Umai Hibachi Express trailer, De Soto, scored 59 on Sept. 9. Violations: unable to verify food safety certification for staff/manager; hand soap under sink; raw eggs in cooler above broccoli; no sanitizer in dish sink; cooler not keeping proper temperature/bag of noodles at room temperature; container of cooked noodles without date marked; chemical bottle on prep table; flies throughout/fruit flies in dry storage; trailer door open/screen not tight fitting; cell phones, cigarettes and lighter on prep tables; ketchup not properly stored; wet wiping clothes stored incorrectly/no sanitizer solution; and torn gaskets.
■ Wallis Petroleum, 3611 W. Outer Road, Arnold, was reinspected on Sept. 9. No score given.
■ Wesley Rogers Steak and Buffet, 3601 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, scored 94 on Sept. 9. Violations: drain flies in mop closet; ice buildup in freezer; soiled vent hoods and filters; and wet mops on floor.
■ YMCA of Jefferson County at Festus afterschool program, 1500 Mid-Meadow Lane, Festus, was inspected on Sept. 10. No score given due to low priority.
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.