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Restaurant Inspections: Texas Roadhouse, Post-Fire; Tropical Moose Gets Follow-Up
Check out the round-up of Webster and Kirkwood-area restaurants and see how they make the grade.
Restaurant inspections 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 May and June.
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.
Texas Roadhouse, 1220 S. Kirkwood RoadInspection Date: May 13 (following a fire at the restaurant)
Grade: A (100)
Emergency: Fire Location: Neon sign outside. Observation: No damage to food area, no loss of power only loss of gas. Action: Establishment clear to open once Laclede turns on gas. Education: Always call the Health Department in emergencies.
Tropical Moose Shaved Ice, 502 W. Adams
Inspection Date: June 18 (follow-up)
Grade: A (100)
Hepatitis A information provided.
Webster University Blimpies, 175 Edgar Road
Inspection Date: May 13
Grade: A (98)
Cutting boards by sandwich prep area heavily scratched. Scratched cutting boards shall be resurfaced or discarded. Correct by May 23. Caulking heavily soiled and damaged behind 3 compartment sink. Equipment shall be properly sealed. Correct by 5-23-13. Light shield broken by 3 compartment sink. Proper protective shielding shall be over light bulbs. Correct by May 23.
Webster Gardens Chinese Restaurant, 5 S. Old Orchard Ave.
Inspection Date: June 10
Grade: A (100)
Ice machine clean to sight and touch. All food containers labeled properly. Refrigeration units cleaned and free of debris, as well as cart and gaskets. Microwave also free of debris. Walls cleaned from debris as well.
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