The St. Charles County Department of Public Health monitors more than 1,300 food service providers in St. Charles County. (The City of St. Peters conducts its own inspections.) Routine inspections are conducted by specialists with the department for proper food safety procedures and are scored by deducting points from a starting score of 100.

The following acronyms are used in violation information: PHF (Potentially Hazardous Food), TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety), FCS (Food-contact Surface), NFC (Non-food contact surface), RTE (Read to Eat).

The following scores were posted during the week of April 3 – 9, 2019.

Wentzville

Kona Ice, 1402 Devonshire County Drive – score 100

Tommy Boy’s Bar & Grill, 1229 Wentzville Parkway Ste. 199 – score 96

Dirty NFCs 2(pnt) – Observed walk in cooler shelving with accumulation of debris. Observed gas line behind fryer and floors surrounding fryer with accumulation of grease and debris. Clean all areas at increased frequency to prevent build up. Observed paint on floors in bar and kitchen area non durable.

Lion’s Choice, 901 West Pearce Boulevard – score 100

Dierberg’s deli, salad bar, seafood, 1820 Wentzville Parkway – all scored 100

Rookies Bar & Grill, 15356 Veterans Memorial Parkway – score 100

King Edward’s Fried Chicken, 1126 West Pearce Boulevard Ste. 116 – score 100

Lake Saint Louis

Family Video, 1820 Lake Saint Louis Boulevard – score 95

O’Fallon

Wallis Petroleum, 879 Bryan Road – score 93

Sink used for purposes other than hand washing 5(pnt)

Mobil on the Run, 4501 Highway K – score 100

Jersey Mike’s Subs, 2508 Highway K – follow up

During the follow up inspection, observed hand sinks easily accessible, vent hoods cleaned, last inspection report posted, and an attempt to clean air vents/ceilings. Ceilings should be thoroughly cleaned by next inspection, sanitizer bottles labeled and in appropriate bottles.

CVS Pharmacy, 1580 Bryan Road – score 100

Midwest Petroleum, 1060 Bryan Road – score 100

Timber Creek Grill, 1120 Technology Drive Ste. 108 – score 100

Jimmy John’s, 981 Waterbury Falls Drive – score 100

Penn Station, 337 Winding Woods Drive – score 87

Observed no Certified Basic Food Handler on site during the inspection. Risk-based 3 facility: At least one MANAGER (on or off duty) shall have a nationally recognized certification for food safety and all other MANAGER(S) shall have attended the Department Basic Food Safety Certification (or a pre-approved substitution). Food stored on floor or exposed to moisture/contamination 2(pnt) – Observed pools of water from a leak at the bottom of two cold holding units that are in contact with food items. Food items should be removed immediately. Torn or broken door seals, hinges etc. (poorly maintained or in disrepair) 2(pnt) – (1) Observed torn gaskets throughout the establishment in the kitchen. Equipment must be kept in good repair. This is a repeat violation. (2) Observed leak coming from the casing unit located across from the grill and from the reach in cooler/display unit located directly next to the grill (right hand side). (3) Observed excessive rusted shelves in reach in cooler next to grill area (left hand side). Replace shelving so that it is in good repair. Dirty NFCs 2(pnt) – Observed sticky shelving with excessive food debris on shelving located in the dry storage area. This is a repeat violation for the establishment. Observed dark debris inside of the ice dispenser of the soda machine located in the lobby. Clean equipment regularly to avoid build up. Observed the most recent inspection report not posted for the public to see. Corrected on site. Establishment subject to 8-304.22 PERMIT REVOCATION when failure to correct repeat violations.

Schnuck’s deli, seafood, 8660 Veterans Memorial Parkway – both scored 98

Schnuck’s retail, salad bar, bakery, 8660 Veterans Memorial Parkway – all scored 100

Huck’s Convenience Store, 328 South Main Street – score 89

Observed items on left roller, when facing rollers from front, are holding about 126F. Items should be disposed of and unit should hold food items at 135 F or above after cooking per instructions. Food stored in prohibited area 2(pnt) – Food related items should not be stored under waste plumbing or other places where exposed to contamination. Dirty NFCs 2(pnt) – Observed inside of ice bin is in need of cleaning to prevent build up. Leaking plumbing or plumbing in disrepair 5, 2(pnt) – Observed leaky water supply at faucet at retail area hand sink in cafe area Chemicals should not be stored over dish washing area and pest control chemicals should only be stored according to manufacturers rules.

St. Charles

Bobby T’s One Stop, 2234 North Third Street – score 100

Arrow Senior Living at the Boulevard, 3330 Ehlmann Road – score 100

Mario’s Donuts & Cafe, 2789 Muegge Road – score 83

Observed no Certified Basic Food Certificate on site during the inspection. This is a repeat violation since 4/17/2017. Please see comments section regarding this violation. Risk-based 3 facility: At least one MANAGER (on or off duty) shall have a nationally recognized certification for food safety and all other MANAGER(S) shall have attended the Department’s Basic Food Safety Certification (or a pre-approved substitution). Handwashing signage 2(pnt) – Observed no signage that notifies food employees to wash their hands at any of the hand sinks. Signage must be provided to all hand sinks that food employees use and should be clearly visible. Ready to eat PHFs not dated 5(pnt) – Observed ready to eat food items out of their original containers with no date markings on them. All items out of their original container must have a date marking and not exceed their 7 day marking. SS articles handled, dispensed or displayed improperly 2(pnt) – Observed single service items such as plastic knives, spoons, and forks facing different directions in the lobby for patrons to obtain. All items must be facing the same direction. Torn or broken door seals, hinges etc. (poorly maintained or in disrepair) 2(pnt) – (1) Observed torn gaskets on multiple reach in coolers located in the kitchen area. Equipment must be maintained in good condition. (2) Observed build up of ice in freezers in the establishment. Uncovered food items appeared to have ice developing on the surface of the food items. Equipment must be defrosted and cleaned. Observed mens restroom door not self closing appropriately. This is a repeat violation. Observed ceiling tiles in the back area made of acoustic material; some ceiling tiles with water damage. Ceilings must be smooth and non-absorbent. This is a repeat violation. Unshielded bulbs 2(pnt) – Observed unshielded light bulbs in the dry storage area of the establishment. PERMIT REVOCATION – The ENFORCEMENT OFFICER may revoke or refuse to renew a permit for any repeated or continuing violations of the provisions of this Code. REPEAT VIOLATION FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT HAVING NO CERTIFIED BASIC FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATION – THE FOLLOWING REPORTS HAVE HAD VIOLATION OF THIS CODE: 10/11/2018, 4/11/2018, 10/10/2017, 4/17/2017.

Olde Towne Spice Shoppe, 34 South Main Street – score 100

Huck’s Convenience Store, 2875 St. Peters Howell Road – score 98

Chartwell’s at Hardin Middle School, 1950 Elm Street – score 100

Cork & Rind, 555 First Capitol Drive – score 100

Ruler Foods, 2460 West Clay Street – score 93

Frontier Health and Rehabilitation, 2840 West Clay Street – score 96

Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in dishwashing area. Ceiling tiles required to be smooth, non absorbent, and easily cleanable in this location. Observed walls damaged under dish tables in dishwashing location. Observed inadequate light intensity in main kitchen and dishwashing room. Found foot candles at 15-20. Required to be 50 foot candles. Consider LED alternatives.

CVS Pharmacy, 2100 First Capitol Drive – score 100

Little Hills Wine Shop, 710 South Main Street – score 100

Youth in Needs Shelter, 529 Jefferson Street – score 98

Sugar Cubed, 917 South Main Street – score 100

Club Fitness, 1443 Bass Pro Drive – score 100

Ruma’s Deli, 1500 Elm Street – score 100

Dardenne Prairie

Youth Activity Park, 7801 Highway N – score 100

Augusta

Augusta Brew House, 5521 Water Street – score 100

MPW Inc., 5634 High Street – score 100

St. Peters

The City of St. Peters conducts its own inspections through its Food Sanitation Department. Violation details are not available. The following inspection scores are from February 2019