Bread Co., Krispy Kreme, Save-a-Lot Meat Inspected

Patch examined inspection reports in Mehlville, Oakville and Affton in July and August. Information has been compiled using publicly available data published to the website of the St. Louis County Health Department. 

Restaurants are rated on a scale of A to C, with A being the best. Inspectors also give a score indicating the percentage of compliance with inspection standards. 

The health department inspects restaurants on a routine basis unless otherwise noted.

Advantage Sales & Marketing, Sam’s Club, 4512 Lemay Ferry Rd.
Inspection date: Aug. 16
Grade: A (100)
Comments: Salmon, which was thawing in a bowl of water, needs to thaw under running water, in refrigeration, in microwave, or during cooking process.

Bethesda Terrace Retirement Center, 2535 Oakmont Terrace Dr.
Inspection date: Aug. 20
Grade: A (97)
Comments: Wiping cloths on counter need to be stored in sanitizer. Debris accumulation found on equipment and floors under equipment. 

St. Louis Bread Co., 5696 Telegraph Rd.
Inspection date: Aug. 20
Grade: A (91)
Comments: Prep table not maintaining temperature of 41 degrees. Missing thermometers in Panini and cream refrigerators. Wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer. Remove old date labels from food containers. Debris found on walk-in floors. 

Du Bowl Lanes Lounge Snack Bar
Inspection date: Aug. 21
Grade: A (96)
Comments: Toxic material (pest killer) was being stored above the ice machine, according to the report.  Cracks were noted on the lids of the ice maker and freezer. The establishment was asked to replace the lids. 

Gingham’s Homestyle Restaurant, 7333 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
Inspection date: Aug. 21
Grade: A (99)
Comments: The kitchen’s walk-in freezer had a broken gasket, which caused ice accumulation and some dust accumulation on the vent hoods. The establishment was asked to repair the freezer and clean the hoods. 

Golden Corral, 6110 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
Inspection date: Aug. 22
Grade: A (100)
Comments: No comments 

Krispy Kreme, 6935 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
Inspection date: Aug. 21
Grade: A (99)
Comments: The establishment was asked to replace damaged floor tiles in the kitchen. 

Save-a-Lot Meat Department, 3661 Reavis Barracks Rd.
Inspection date: Aug. 21
Grade: A (100)
Comments: No comments

About this column: Restaurant Inspections is a weekly feature that details reports done by the St. Louis County Department of Health. Find out how your local eateries rate.