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Part 2: Clayton Restaurant Inspections for October 2011

A look at October 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 October. 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 .

Restaurants , with A being the best. Inspectors also give a score indicating the percentage of compliance with inspection standards.

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

LITTLE DIPPER CHOCOLATE, 8282 Forsyth Blvd. (Clayton Farmer's Market)
Inspection date: Oct. 29
Grade: A (100)
Observations and corrective actions: None listed.

MISO ON MERAMEC, 16 N. Meramec Ave.
Inspection date: Oct. 5
Grade: A (97)
Observations and corrective actions:

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  • "Equipment is not in good repair as is evidenced by torn or broken door seals, gaskets or hinges … Location: Upstairs reach-in cooler by backdoor. Observation: Broken black plastic gasket on door panel. Violation must be corrected within 30 days."
  • "1: The facility is not cleaned at an adequate frequency to prevent dirt and residue buildup … Location: Vents in walk-in cooler. Observation: Accumulation of dust particulates. 2: Floor material is not smooth, durable and easily cleanable … Location: Under stove on upstairs kitchen. Observation: Floor tiling to starting to come up from floor creating a area that is no longer smooth, durable or easily cleanable. Violation(s) must be corrected within 30 days.
  • "Light bulbs are not properly shielded or shatterproof. Location: Ceiling by walk-in cooler. Observation: Light shield is cracked. Violation must be corrected within 30 days."

MOLLY DARCY'S, 26 N. Meramec Ave.
Inspection date: Oct. 31
Grade: A (99)
Observations and corrective actions:

  • "Violation: Wall, ceiling, floor materials are not smooth, durable and easily cleanable … Observation: Various areas throughout establishment have surface areas that are no longer smooth, durable and easily cleanable. … Violation must be corrected within 30 days."



MY DADDY'S CHEESECAKE, 6451 Clayton Rd.
Inspection date: Oct. 18
Grade: A (93)
Observations and corrective actions:

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  • "Facility unable to provide proof of Hepatitis A for all employees."
  • "Record-keeping for Hepatitis A is not clear and concise."
  • "Prepackaged cookies and cakes are not properly labeled. … Must have ingredients and allergens listed. Date the yogurt and fruit."
  • "Hot water knobs at both hand washing sinks are in need of repairs."



MY DADDY'S CHEESECAKE, 6451 Clayton Rd. (follow-up inspection)
Inspection date: Oct. 28
Grade: A (100)
Observations and corrective actions:

  • "Item corrected: Items date marked."
  • "Hepatitis A provided."
  • "Labeling provided for self-service bakery items."
  • "Hot water faucets have been repaired."




OCEANO BISTRO, 44 N. Brentwood Blvd.
Inspection date: Oct. 18
Grade: A (100)
Observations and corrective actions: None listed.


PASTA PLUS, 22 S. Central Ave.
Inspection date: Oct. 17
Grade: A (97)
Observations and corrective actions:

  • "An insect control device is located over an area that may contaminate food or preparation areas … Location: Pizza dough press. Observation: Fly tape directly above dough press machine. Violation must be corrected within 10 days."
  • "Floor, wall and ceiling materials are not smooth, durable and easily cleanable … Location: Throughout establishment. Observation: Worn surface material that is no longer smooth, durable or easily cleanable. Violation must be corrected within 30 days."



THE PATIO CAFE, 7711 Bonhomme Ave.
Inspection date: Oct. 6
Grade: A (100)
Observations and corrective actions: None listed.


POMME CAFE & WINE BAR, 44 N. Central Ave.
Inspection date: Oct. 3
Grade: A (99)
Observations and corrective actions:

  • "Outside Dumpster lids are not closed … Location: Outside. Observation: Dumpsters are overflowing with trash causing lids to not remain shut. Violation must be corrected within one day."



POMME RESTAURANT, 40 N. Central Ave.
Inspection date: Oct. 3
Grade: A (97)
Observations and corrective actions:

  • "Equipment is not being maintained in a state of good repair and in good condition … Location: Upstairs kitchen white dorm size cooler/freezer. Observation: Duct tape is being used to repair side panels of unit. Violation must be corrected within 30 days."
  • "Outside Dumpster lids are not closed. Location: Outside. Observation: Dumpsters are overflowing with trash causing lids not to remain shut. Violation must be corrected within one day."
  • "Wall material is not smooth, durable and easily cleanable … Observation: Downstairs kitchen. Observation: Floors, walls and ceiling are worn and no longer provide a surface area that is smooth, durable or easily cleanable. Violation must be corrected within 60 days."



REARN THAI RESTAURANT, 7910 Bonhomme Ave.
Inspection date: Oct. 31
Grade: A (99)
Observations and corrective actions:

  • "Violation: Floor, wall and ceiling materials are not smooth, durable and easily cleanable … Observation: Surface areas are worn and no longer smooth, durable or easily cleanable."



ROXANE, 12 N. Meramec Ave.
Inspection date: Oct. 31
Grade: A (98)
Observations and corrective actions:

  • "(1) Food contact surfaces are not constructed of safe, durable and easily cleanable materials … Location: Cutting boards. Observation: Worn cutting surfaces on cutting boards. (2) Non-food contact surfaces of equipment are not constructed of corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, smooth materials … Location: Ice machine. Observation: Worn surfaces panels on ice machine actively rusting. Violation(s) must be corrected within 30 days."
  • "(1)" Floor, wall and ceiling materials are not smooth, durable and easily cleanable … Location: Establishment. Observation: Worn surface areas throughout establishment. (2) The facility is not cleaned at an adequate frequency to prevent dirt and residue buildup … Location: Kitchen. Observation: Build up of dirt on ceiling tiles and around food equipment. Violation(s) must be corrected within 30 days."



SAINT LOUIS CLUB, 7701 Forsyth Blvd.
Inspection date: Oct. 19
Grade: A (100)
Observations and corrective actions: None listed.

STARBUCKS, 2 N. Central Ave.
Inspection date: Oct. 17
Grade: A (95)
Observations and corrective actions:

  • "The facility is not able to provide Hepatitis A vaccination documentation for all employees … Location: Establishment. Observation: Records for Hep were not available. Violation must be corrected within 10 days. Compliance will be verified on follow-up inspection."
  • "A covered waste receptacle is not provided in the women's restroom … Violation must be corrected within 10 days. Compliance will be verified on follow-up inspection."



STARBUCKS, 7645 Wydown Blvd.
Inspection date: Oct. 18
Grade: A (95)
Observations and corrective actions:

  • "The facility is not able to provide Hepatitis A vaccination documentation for all employees. … Violation must be corrected within 10 days. Compliance will be verified on follow-up inspection."
  • "A covered waste receptacle is not provided in the women's restroom. … Violation must be corrected within 30 days."



SUBWAY, 6451 Clayton Rd.
Inspection date: Oct. 18
Grade: A (100)
Observations and corrective actions:

  • "Lighting in walk-in freezer is not adequate for cleaning purposes. … Corrected on site."



SUBWAY, 50 Gay Ave. (The Center of Clayton)
Inspection date: Oct. 20
Grade: A (100)
Observations and corrective actions: None listed.


SUGAR CREEK PIEDMONTESE, 8282 Forsyth Blvd. (Clayton Farmer's Market)
Inspection date: Oct. 29
Grade: A (100)
Observations and corrective actions: None listed.

TANI SUSHI BISTRO, 16 S. Bemiston Ave.
Inspection date: Oct. 17
Grade: A (99)
Observations and corrective actions:

  • "The facility is not cleaned at an adequate frequency to prevent dirt and residue buildup … Location: Walk-in cooler/prep line. Observation: Objects are no stacked/organized leading to areas that are not easily accessible for cleaning. Violation must be corrected within 30 days."



URSA'S CAFE, 6515 Wydown Blvd.
Inspection date: Oct. 5
Grade: A (100)
Observations and corrective actions: None listed.

Questions about this report may be directed to nate.birt@patch.com.


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