During the week of April 6, the Jefferson County Health Department inspected 29 food establishments. Scores ranged from 67 to 100. Some were routine inspections while others were reinspections where scores are not assigned. All inspections are unannounced visits.
A facility that does not prepare food is considered a low-priority facilities are inspected but no scores are assigned.
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 those reviewing food establishment scores, 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 April 6 are listed below. They are all routine inspections unless otherwise noted.
■ American Legion Post 253 Club Room/Bar, 849 American Legion Drive, Festus, was inspected on April 9. No score was given due to low priority.
■ American Legion Post 253 Kitchen Down, 849 American Legion Drive, Festus, scored 92 on April 9. Violations: dented can; unlabeled spray bottles; gaps underneath garage and door; and single serve cups in sleeve stored on floor.
■ Amvets Post 48 Bar/Kitchen, 1075 Amvets Drive, De Soto, scored 87 on April 11. Violations: sanitizer and detergent hoses swapped on dish water; soiled ice machine deflector plate; improper thawing methods for fish; insects in light guards; soiled dishwasher; and soiled reach-in cooler and prep table drawers/ice buildup in freezer.
■ Community Improvement Association of Jefferson Co. (CIA Hall), 13468 Hwy. JJ, De Soto, scored 91 on April 11. Violations: heavily dented can; spillage in reach-in cooler; peeling paint above cooking area; and rodent droppings throughout facility.
■ De Soto Elks, 1520 Clarke St., De Soto, scored 100 on April 11.
■ Domino’s Pizza, 32 Gannon Square, Pevely, scored 91 on April 10. Violations: food and beverage permit not posted in public view; sanitizer not being dispensed properly in sink; broken light switch; and light bulb burned out.
■ Fuji Sushi and Grill, 1127 Main St., Imperial, was reinspected on April 10. No score given.
■ Happy Wok, 17 Walters Place, House Springs, scored 71 on April 10. Raw chicken packages stored above raw beef and ready-to-eat foods; soiled bowls stored as clean on shelf; green wire containers holding egg rolls in cooler, meat mixer and can opener blade; no date marked on food items in walk-in cooler; live roaches behind upright freezer/rodent droppings on dry food shelf; screen door not sealed properly; single serve utensils stored with handles downward; cases of food containers on floor; food debris throughout facility; and soiled floor underneath equipment throughout facility/dirty hood and walls. Note on inspection states, “The restaurant needs a thorough cleaning throughout. Reinspections scheduled for April 23.”
■ Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 1802 Gamel Cemetery, Festus, scored 95 on April 7. Violation: no staff member with manager food safety certificate.
■ House Springs BP, 4685 Gravois Road, scored 76 on April 10. Violations: no staff with food handler certificates; no staff with manager food safety certificate; hand sink blocked by ATM machine; soiled ice chute on soda machine; some food holding below proper temperature on roller grill; no food thermometers; gap under back door; no chlorine test strips; and dusty evaporators in cooler.
■ Imo’s Pizza, 10906 Hwy. 21, Hillsboro, scored 100 on April 11.
■ Jack in the Box, 5300 Caroline Drive, High Ridge was inspected on April 8. No score provided.
■ Karsch’s Village Market Bakery/Deli, 10724 Business 21, Hillsboro, scored 93 on April 10. Violations: containers of pulled chicken in refrigerator were above proper temperature; and food observed cooling in walk-in with lids on containers before foods cooled to 41 degrees.
■ Knights of Columbus Kitchen, 13225 Hwy. E, De Soto, scored 97 on April 11. Violations: insects in light guards; accumulation on evaporator pipes in cooler; and water leaking from water conditioner.
■ La Tapatia, 250 First St., Hillsboro, scored 91 on April 8. Violations: no illness policy posted; no procedure for cleaning bodily fluids; and soda nozzle slimy inside.
■ Las Brisas Mexican Restaurant, 8620 Daniel Dunklin Drive, Pevely, was reinspected on April 8. No score given.
■ Local House, 2236 Michigan Ave., Arnold, scored 84 on April 8. Violations: hand sink blocked with rags; ground beef stored over fish/eggs stored over ready-to-eat foods; containers of pasta cooling wrapped in plastic wrap; boxes of single service items stored on ground; dish machine not reaching proper temperature; mop sink leaking water from handle; and wall under dish machine soiled with mold and food debris.
■ Mapaville State School 2, 3657 Baptist Park Road, Festus, scored 100 on April 9.
■ Maple Meadows Learning Center, 510 Maple Meadows, Arnold scored 100 on April 9.
■ McDowell Memorial Amvets Post 42, 555 Joachim Ave., Herculaneum, scored 100 on April 11.
■ Mississippi River Eagles Aerie 4341, 330 Bailey Road, Crystal City, scored 86 on April 7. Violations: spoons and coffee pot in hand sink; no use-by date on shredded chicken in cooler; corned beef past use-by date; heavy ice buildup in chest freezer; and coving in disrepair/floor tiles missing.
■ Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City, scored 100 on April 7.
■ Seckman High School, 2800 Seckman Road, Imperial, scored 100 on April 11.
■ Small Wonders Childcare Center North, 4215 Old Hwy. 21, Imperial, scored 100 on April 8.
■ Starbucks Coffee, 3884 Hwy. 141, Arnold, scored 94 on April 11. Violations: several employees without food handler certificates; no temperature indicator on dishwasher; crumbs under counter coolers and countertops; and no covered receptacle in restrooms.
■ Subway, 26 Gannon Square, Pevely, was reinspected on April 8. No score given.
■ Syberg’s, 249 Arnold Crossroads Center, Arnold, scored 98 on April 8. Violations: wet wiping clothes stored on food prep surfaces; and soiled fan guards in cooler.
■ Taco Tequila Bar, 10814F Business 21, Hillsboro, scored 67 on April 9. Violations: no staff on duty with manager food safety training; no illness policy; no bodily fluid procedure or spill kit; no soap at hand sink; inside of soda nozzle slimy; two 10-gallon containers with cooked meat past use-by date; two containers of limes being stored in ice bin; dishes stacked wet; and employee bathroom wall damaged.
■ Windsor Middle School, 960 Windsor Harbor Road, Imperial, scored 85 on April 11. Violations: barbecue sauce container stored in hand sink; thawing foods in refrigerator without date marking; dishes being dried on towels; some single use utensils stored handle down; and ice accumulation behind evaporator fan box in freezer.
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