Restaurant Inspections: I Fratellini, Roxanne, Barcelona, 5 Star Burgers, Bar Les Freres

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.

Roxanne, 12 N. Meramec Ave.
Inspection date: Feb. 27
Grade: A (97)
Comments: Surfaces of the ice machine were worn; the inspector recommended the machine for repair. Some floors, walls and ceilings that were worn were also recommended for repair. Various light shields were observed to be broken or missing; these were recommended for replacement.

I Fratellini, 7624 Wydown Blvd.
Inspection date: Feb. 26
Grade: A (90)
The following comments were included in the report:

• Hepatitis A immunization information was not up-to-date or clearly maintained; the manager updated the information during the inspection, according to the report.
• The person in charge during the inspection did not have up-to-date food protection certification. The inspector recommended renewal within 10 days.
• The inspector noted that a back door couldn’t properly protect against insect or rodent entry. The door was recommended for repair or replacement within 10 days.
• Bacon and cheese were left in pans on the counter without a discard time.
• The restaurant did not have a consumer advisory for raw or undercooked steak. The item was corrected during the inspection.
• Damaged ceiling tiles were recommended for repair before the next routine inspection.
• Food items in a downstairs freezer were not being stored at proper cooking temperatures. The inspector recommended the storage be corrected within 10 days.
• A follow-up inspection was scheduled for March 12.

5 Star Burgers, 8125 Maryland Ave.
Inspection date: Feb. 22
Grade: A (95)
Comments: Hepatitis A information for employees was not up-to-date, according to the inspection report. A follow-up inspection was scheduled for March 5.

Bar Les Freres, 7637 Wydown Blvd.
Inspection date: Feb. 27
Grade: A (95)
Comments: Hepatitis A information for employees was not up-to-date, according to the inspection report. The restaurant was asked to complete update the information within 10 days.

Barcelona Tapas Restaurant, 34 N. Central Ave.
Inspection date: Jan. 25
Grade: A (99)
Comments: Debris buildup on vents was noted in a beverage area near the dish room. The inspector recommend that vents be cleaned.