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Richmond Heights Restaurant Inspections: Malfunctioning Dishwasher, Unlidded Trash

A look at July 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 Richmond Heights during July. Clayton-Richmond Heights Patch examined inspection reports in the 63117 ZIP code. Information has been compiled using publicly available data published to the website of the .

Inspections were conducted on a routine basis unless otherwise noted.

BLUE SKY TOWER GRILL, 1034 S. Brentwood Blvd. (follow-up inspection) ()
Inspection date: July 11
Grade: A (95)
Observations and corrective actions:

  • "No consumer advisory posted on menu."
  • "Hepatitis A records unavailable."


BLUE SKY TOWER GRILL, 1034 S. Brentwood Blvd. (follow-up inspection)
Inspection date: July 20
Grade: A (100)
Observations and corrective actions:

  • "Item corrected: Consumer advisory posted."
  • "Item corrected: Hepatitis A records provided."


FOWLER'S ZX — RETAIL, 1220 S. Big Bend Blvd. ()
Inspection date: July 1
Grade: A (100)
Observations and corrective actions: None listed

FOZZIE'S SANDWICH EMPORIUM, 1170 S. Big Bend Blvd. ()
Inspection date: July 1
Grade: A (93)
Observations and corrective actions:

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  • "Handwashing sink was blocked at time of inspection. … Corrected on site."
  • "Window in kitchen area is open with no way to prevent pest entry. Back door does not provide a tight seal to prevent pest entry."
  • "3-door reach in cooler is holding at 50-54 degrees. … Corrected on site."
  • "Facility unable to provide proof of Hepatitis A for all employees."
  • "Record keeping for Hepatitis A is not clear and concise."
  • "Thermometers are not easily accessible in the reach in coolers on cook line. … Corrected on site."
  • "Food storage containers are not labeled with common name of contents. … Corrected on site."


FOZZIE'S SANDWICH EMPORIUM, 1170 S. Big Bend Blvd. (follow-up inspection)
Inspection date: July 12
Grade: A (100)
Observations and corrective actions:

  • Two items, including the availability of Hepatitis A records, are listed as corrected.

General notes:

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  • "Any other violations were not observed at this time."


GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES, 1495 Saint Louis Galleria ()
Inspection date: July 22
Grade: A (97)
Observations and corrective actions:

  • "Boxes in walk in cooler are not stored 6" off the floor."
  • "Clean aprons are stored in the restroom."
  • "Trash can in restroom is not supplied with a lid."

General comments:

  • "Post current St. Louis County health permit."


HIBACHI-SAN, 1155 Saint Louis Galleria
Inspection date: July 11
Grade: A (98)
Observations and corrective actions:

  • "No hot water at hand washing sink in front area."
  • "Restroom door in facility is not self-closing."


MRS. FIELDS COOKIES, 1081 Saint Louis Galleria ()
Inspection date: July 12
Grade: A (93)
Observations and corrective actions:

  • "Person in charge does not have a current food safety certificate."
  • "No paper towels provided at hand washing sink in back area."
  • "Facility unable to provide proof of Hepatitis A for all employees."
  • "Large ice build up in walk in freezer."


MRS. FIELDS COOKIES, 1081 Saint Louis Galleria (follow-up inspection) ()
Inspection date: July 22
Grade: A (100)
Observations and corrective actions:

  • "Person in charge is registered for ServSafe online course."
  • "Hepatitis A records provided."


NADOZ EURO BAKERY & CAFE, 12 The Boulevard ()
Inspection date: July 1
Grade: A (95)
Observations and corrective actions:

  • "Recommend having pest control company provide service on a weekly basis for fruit flies."
  • "Facility must use time as a public health control for milk at room temperature."


SAINT LOUIS BREAD CO., 6701 Clayton Rd. ()
Inspection date: July 5
Grade: A (100)
Observations and corrective actions:

  • "Item corrected: Proof of Hepatitis A has been provided for all employees."
  • "Item corrected: Record keeping is clear and up to date."


SSM ST. MARY'S HEALTH CENTER, 6420 Clayton Rd. ()
Inspection date: July 22
Grade: A (100)
Observations and corrective actions:

  • "Fish was held at 119 degrees in hot cabinet. … Corrected by reheating."


SARKU JAPAN, 1155 Saint Louis Galleria
Inspection date: July 11
Grade: A (99)
Observations and corrective actions:

  • "No paper towels at hand washing sink. … Corrected on site."
  • "Raw chicken was being held at 50 degrees in ice chest. … Corrected by moving chicken and other items to reach in cooler. Ice chest is not an approved piece of equipment."
  • "No thermometer in reach in cooler."


SUNRISE ON CLAYTON, 7920 Clayton Rd. (follow-up inspection) ()
Inspection date: July 11
Grade: A (96)
Observations and corrective actions:

  • "Person with certificate is present."
  • "Hot water cycle of dishmachine is not reaching (greater than) 160 degrees for proper sanitation."
  • Two items are listed as corrected, including the presence of pasteurized eggs.


SUNRISE ON CLAYTON, 7920 Clayton Rd. (follow-up inspection)
Inspection date: July 21
Grade: A (100)
Observations and corrective actions:

  • "Item corrected: Installed new dishmachine, hot water cycle reached 183 degrees."


TEAVANA, 1155 Saint Louis Galleria
Inspection date: July 12
Grade: A (96)
Observations and corrective actions:

  • "No soap and paper towels provided at hand washing sink in back area."
  • "Several fruit flies near tea bar area."

General comments:

  • "Post current St. Louis County health permit."


TEAVANA, 1155 Saint Louis Galleria
Inspection date: July 22
Grade: A (100)
Observations and corrective actions:

  • "Item corrected: Soap and paper towels provided."
  • "Item corrected: Minimal flies found."


TROPICANA LANES, 7960 Clayton Rd. ()
Inspection date: July 1
Grade: A (92)
Observations and corrective actions:

  • "Person in charge does not have a food safety certification."
  • "Facility unable to provide proof of Hepatitis A vaccinations for all employees."
  • "Thermometers not available in 2 reach in coolers in the grill area."
  • "Lighting in dry storage is not protected."


TROPICANA LANES, 7960 Clayton Rd. (follow-up inspection)
Inspection date: July 12
Grade: A (100)
Observations and corrective actions:

  • "Item corrected: 4 food safety certificates; person present."
  • "Item corrected: Hepatitis A provided."
  • "Item corrected: Thermometers provided."
  • "Item corrected: Lighting protected."


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