Restaurant Inspections: Panda Express Gets Checked After Rag Complaint - Patch.com

Our restaurant inspections check out local eateries in Florissant and surrounding areas, including Creve Coeur, Maryland Heights and Hazelwood. 

Each week, Florissant Patch publishes information from the local restaurant inspections of St. Louis County Department of Health as well as their grade.

Here are the latest restaurant inspections for the past 90 days:

Panda ExpressAddress: 2399 N. Highway 67, FlorissantDate of Inspection: April 1Type of Inspection: ComplaintRisk Factor: N/AGrade: 100-AComments: Someone complained to the health department that an employee used a rag to wipe out a trash can and then used the same rag to wipe down dining tables. Health inspector discussed the complaint with the manager and he explained sanitizer rags are only for food prep surfaces and tables and paper towels clean other areas. Manager said he would discuss procedures with staff.

Chipotle Mexican GrillAddress: 2391 N. Highway 67, FlorissantDate of Inspection: April 8Type of Inspection: Follow-upRisk Factor: 3Grade: 96-AComments: Hepatitis A records found to be incomplete.*Follow-up inspection scheduled for April 18

JoJo's KitchenAddress: 6849 Howdershell Rd., HazelwoodDate of Inspection: March 19Type of Inspection: RoutineRisk Factor: 2Grade: 91-AComments: Employees hands washed at sink without soap, and inspector explained handwashing procedures; raw meat not stored properly but was corrected; no proof of Hepatitis A records for any employee found; food not covered in refrigerator; tableware not stored properly; single-use food containers not stored properly; food debris found inside microwave and at bottom of freezer; mop kept in soiled water.*Follow-up inspection scheduled for March 29

Johnny RocketsAddress: 5555 St. Louis Mills Blvd., HazelwoodDate of Inspection: March 20Type of Inspection: RoutineRisk Factor: 2Grade: 97-AComments: Inspector explained handwashing procedures to employees; debris buildup found inside and outside of prep coolers; slow water drainage at all sinks. 

McDonald'sAddress: 12680 Dorsett Rd., Maryland HeightsDate of Inspection: March 12Type of Inspection: RoutineRisk Factor: 2Grade: 99-AComments: Several cold hold units did not have thermometers; sanitizer bucket registered 00 ppm chlorine.

Orlando'sAddress: 2050 Dorsett Village, Maryland HeightsDate of Inspection: March 22Type of Inspection: RoutineRisk Factor: 2Grade: 98-AComments: Can opener blade has old food and grease on it; two sinks in kitchen don't have hot water.

Noodles and CompanyAddress: 10925 Olive Blvd., Creve CoeurDate of Inspection: March 25Type of Inspection: RoutineRisk Factor: 2Grade: 100-AComments: None

La SalaAddress: 12536 Olive Blvd., Creve CoeurDate of Inspection: March 27Type of Inspection: RoutineRisk Factor: 2Grade: 99-AComments: No paper towels found at sinks; damp cloth being used to stabilize cutting board.

For other restaurant inspections, check out:

• Restaurant Inspections: Papa Johns Gets Violation Letter
• Restaurant Inspections: St. Louis Bread Co. Passes Its Follow-Up
• Restaurant Report: Cecil Whittaker's, Denny's Pass with Minor Issues

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