Restaurant Inspections: River City Casino, Taco Bell, Church's Chicken, Euro Market and Grill, Subway

Restaurant inspections in Mehlville, Oakville and Lemay 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 January and February 2013.

Grade rankings range from A (highest) to C (lowest). Report comments and explanations are provided in Patch's summary. Follow-up and opening inspections are noted, other visits are routine.

Taco Bell, 3204 Telegraph Rd.
Inspection date: Jan. 15
Grade: A (95)
Comments: This was an opening inspection. Thermometers were missing in two coolers on the prep line; storage bins with rice twists and sugar were not labeled, scoops for these containers did not have handles; lids of storage bins had debris on top. A cove base was not provided in the walk-in cooler; the item needed to be corrected by Feb. 3. No subsequent inspections are on file. 

River City Casino, 24-Hour Diner, 777 River City Casino Blvd.
Inspection date: Jan. 3 (follow-up)
Grade: A (98)
Comments: Items were corrected from a previous inspection, including missing labels from containers. A black moldlike substance was observed on caulk sealing a sink; the inspector recommended replacing the caulk. 

River City Casino, Southeast Service Bar, 777 River City Casino Blvd.
Inspection date: Jan. 3 (follow-up)
Grade: A (100)
Comments: All items from a Dec. 27 inspection were corrected.

River City Casino, Beer Hall, 777 River City Casino Blvd.
Inspection date: Jan. 3 (follow-up)
Grade: A (100)
Comments: Items from a Dec. 27 inspection were corrected. The inspector once again found multiple trays of baked potatoes in a walk-in cooler, and discussed proper cooling procedures. 

Euro Market & Grill, 3225 Lemay Ferry Rd.
Inspection date: Jan. 23
Grade: A (99)
Comments: This was an opening inspection. 

Church’s Chicken, 3208 Telegraph Rd.
Inspection date: Jan. 3
Grade: A (100)
Comments: An inspector responded to a complaint. A manager discussed how food returned to the kitchen is counted and then discarded. The restaurant also underwent a routine inspection on Jan. 3, earning an A (97). Dust, dirt and food debris were observed on walk-in cooler floors, as well as walls in the kitchen and dish areas. Employee coats were being stored on shelving units intended for food storage; the inspector recommended that there be a designated area for personal belongings that is away from food.

Subway, 85 South County Center Way
Inspection date: Feb. 8
Grade: A (100)
Comments: An inspector responded to a customer complaint. The inspector spoke with the manager regarding proper employee hand washing.

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