Restaurant Inspections: Bocci, DeMun Oyster Bar, Coastal Bistro, Caldwells, Caramel House

Restaurant inspections in Clayton and Richmond Heights are conducted by the St. Louis County Department of Health. Patch has a summary of the public reports affecting area eating and drinking establishments reviewed in February.

Grade rankings range from A (highest) to C (lowest). Report comments and explanations are provided in Patch's summary. Follow-up inspections are noted, other visits are routine.

See previous report: 

Bocci, 16 N. Central Ave.
Inspection date: Feb. 13
Grade: A (99)
Comments: A light shield was broken and recommended for replacement within 30 days.

The Caramel House, 222 N. Brentwood Blvd.
Inspection date: Feb. 26
Grade: A (100)
Comments: A backflow prevention device was not properly installed on the water supply system. The device was corrected during the inspection, according to the report.

Cardwells Restaurant & Bar, 8100 Maryland Ave.
Inspection date: Feb. 22
Grade: A (98)
Comments: An inspector observed that the ice machine was rusting. Portions of floors, walls and ceilings were noted as being worn, chipped or missing. Repairs were recommended before the next routine inspection.

Coastal Bistro, 14 N. Central Ave.
Inspection date: Feb. 13
Grade: A (99)
Comments: The inspector noted a broken ice bucket that required replacement within 10 days.

DeMun Oyster Bar, 740 DeMun
Inspection date: Feb. 19
Grade: A (100)
No comments were included in this report.