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Clayton Restaurant Inspections: Unprotected Food, Missing Utensils

A look at September restaurant inspections conducted by the St. Louis County Department of Health.

Here is a look at some of the restaurant inspections conducted in and near Clayton during September. Clayton-Richmond Heights Patch examined inspection reports in the 63105 ZIP code. Information has been compiled using publicly available data published to the website of the St. Louis County Department of Health.

Unless otherwise noted, all inspections were conducted on a routine basis.

BAETJE FARMS, 8282 Forsyth Blvd. (Clayton Farmer's Market)
Inspection date: Sept. 17
Grade: A (100)
Observations and corrective actions: None listed

BLACK BEAR BAKERY, 8282 Forsyth Blvd. (Clayton Farmer's Market)
Inspection date: Sept. 17
Grade: A (98)
Observations and corrective actions:

  • "Food products that are retail prepackage do not have ingredient labels as required … Violation must be corrected by next market date. Left information packets."


BON APPETIT: SMALL GROUP HOUSING, 6515 Wydown Blvd.
Inspection date: Sept. 15
Grade: A (100)
Observations and corrective actions: None listed

CAPTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 6345 Northwood Ave. ()
Inspection date: Sept. 19
Grade: A (100)
Observations and corrective actions: None listed

THE CHURCH OF ST. MICHAEL & ST. GEORGE, 6345 Wydown Blvd. ()
Inspection date: Sept. 20
Grade: A (91)
Observations and corrective actions:

  • "The person(s) in charge during the inspection did not possess a valid food protection certification … Violation(s) must be corrected within 10 days. Compliance will be verified on follow-up inspection."
  • "Facility has converted a 3 compartment sink to a hand wash area. Facility should have a designated/separate sink for hand washing."
  • "The facility is not able to provide hepatitis A vaccination documentarian for all employees … Violation(s) must be corrected within 10 days. Compliance will be verified in follow-up inspection."
  • "Food on display is not protected from contamination … Violation(s) must be corrected within 10 days. Compliance will be verified on follow-up inspection."


CLAYTON HIGH SCHOOL, 1 Mark Twain Cir. ()
Inspection date: Sept. 19
Grade: A (100)
Observations and corrective actions: None listed

CONCORDIA SEMINARY CAFETERIA, 801 Seminary Pl. ()
Inspection date: Sept. 20
Grade: A (100)
Observations and corrective actions: None listed
General comments:

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  • "Establishment was still closed for repairs and plans to reopen in the winter. Inspection will be attempted on next routine inspection."


CONCORDIA SEMINARY CAFETERIA, 801 Seminary Pl. (opening inspection)
Inspection date: Sept. 30
Grade: A (100)
Observations and corrective actions: None listed
General comments:

  • "All refrigeration units and walk-in coolers temps are in compliance. No food on premise during this opening inspection. Regularly scheduled food inspections will be conducted."


DEL CARMEN, 8282 Forsyth Blvd. (Clayton Farmer's Market)
Inspection date: Sept. 17
Grade: A (100)
Observations and corrective actions: None listed

EILERMAN BROS ORCHARDS & PRODUCE, 8282 Forsyth Blvd. (Clayton Farmer's Market)
Inspection date: Sept. 17
Grade: A (100)
Observations and corrective actions: None listed

THE FARMER'S LARDER, 8282 Forsyth Blvd. (Clayton Farmer's Market)
Inspection date: Sept. 17
Grade: A (100)
Observations and corrective actions: None listed

FONTBONNE COLLEGE DINING ROOM/RYAN HALL, 6800 Wydown Blvd. ()
Inspection date: Sept. 7
Grade: A (93)
Observations and corrective actions:

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  • "No times written on product held as time as control."
  • "No serving utensils provided for all items on buffet line of food bar."
  • "Inside of refrigeration unit has an accumulation of food particles, permanent rust and/or liquid spillage."


FONTBONNE COLLEGE SNACK BAR, 6800 Wydown Blvd.
Inspection date: Sept. 7
Grade: A (99)
Observations and corrective actions:

  • "There is no documented employee food safety training which is demonstrated by the facility having a pattern of noncompliance."


GLENRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 7447 Wellington Way ()
Inspection date: Sept. 19
Grade: A (100)
Observations and corrective actions: None listed

HOLMES CAFE AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, 6515 Wydown Blvd.
Inspection date: Sept. 15
Grade: A (100)
Observations and corrective actions: None listed

JOHN P. FIELDS PUB & RESTAURANT, 26 N. Central Ave. (follow-up inspection) ()
Inspection date: Aug. 31
Grade: A (98)
Observations and corrective actions:

  • "Violation(s) remains active and must be corrected within 10 days. Compliance will be verified on follow-up inspection. (Establishment needs to show proof of enrollment or valid certificate by follow-up inspection to avoid possible administrative fines or possible closure of facility.)"


JOHN P. FIELDS RESTAURANT, 26 N. Central Ave. (follow-up inspection)
Inspection date: Sept. 15
Grade: A (98)
Observations and corrective actions:

  • "Recited violation: Facility can either show proof/registration for a food protection manager class or demonstrate knowledge by answering food safety questions."


JOHN P. FIELDS RESTAURANT, 26 N. Central Ave. (follow-up inspection)
Inspection date: Sept. 27
Grade: A (100)
Observations and corrective actions:

  • "Item 1 has been corrected by taking ServSafe class."


MANGIA PASTA, 8282 Forsyth Blvd. (Clayton Farmer's Market)
Inspection date: Sept. 17
Grade: A (100)
Observations and corrective actions: None listed

MERAMEC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 400 S. Meramec Ave. ()
Inspection date: Sept. 19
Grade: A (100)
Observations and corrective actions: None listed

OUR LADY OF LOURDES, 7157 Northmoor Dr. ()
Inspection date: Sept. 20
Grade: A (100)
Observations and corrective actions: None listed

SUGAR CREEK PIEDMONESE, 8282 Forsyth Blvd. (Clayton Farmer's Market)
Inspection date: Sept. 17
Grade: A (100)
Observations and corrective actions: None listed


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