Restaurant Inspections: Follow-Up For St. Louis Bread Co.; Applebee's Reviewed

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 the months of April and May.

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.

St. Louis Bread Co., 201 E. Fifth Street, Eureka
Inspection Date: May 28 (follow-up)
Grade: A (99)
Observe accumulated debris in refrigerators/coolers with smoothie mix and dairy products. Informed manager that coolers need to be cleaned more frequently because of products that are stored there.

Applebee's, 198 Eureka Towne Center Drive
Inspection Date: May 14
Grade: A (97)
Hepatitis A records not organized in clear concise manner. Must be corrected by next routine inspection. Observed gasket seals in refrigerators on prep line with accumulated debris, torn, and not in good condition. Observed cutting boards heavily scratched and soiled. Observed coolers/refrigerators on prep line with accumulated food/dirt debris. Observed plumbing line/drain with accumulated debris and no cover. Observed cracked light shield cover in walk in cooler.

Denny's Restaurant, 1717 W. Fifth St., Eureka
Inspection Date: May 14
Grade: A (98)
Observed ceiling vents and tiles with accumulated dust debris. Observed fan vents in walk in cooler with accumulated debris. Observed mold-like substance accumulated near grout in dish area.

Brothers Bar & Grill, 16441 Village Plaza View Drive
Inspection Date: April 23 
Grade: A (98)
Repeat violation: Restroom doors are not self closing. Follow up required. Women's receptacle does not have a lid. Must have a lid. Floor-sticky under foot.