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 October and November.

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.

Kirkwood Station Restaurant and Brewing Company, 105 East Jefferson Avenue
Inspection date: October 17
Grade: A (99)
Some food held at improper temperatures
Can opener had food residue
Cutting board had crevices

Kaldi's Coffee House, 120 North Kirkwood Road
Inspection date: October 15
Grade: A (92)
No hand-washing signs in restrooms
Sanitizer on dish machine incorrect
Employee Hepatitis A records not up to date
Freezer has food debris on bottom
Follow-up inspection date: October 25
Grade: A (95)
Employee Hepatitis A records required to be updated
Second follow-up inspection scheduled

Yong China, 9814 Manchester Road
Inspection date: November 1
Grade: A (91)
No paper towels at hand sink
Eggs stored above ready-to-eat food items
Can opener and ice machine scoop had food build-up
Several live roaches visible in kitchen area
Containers in kitchen and bar area with no labels
Several food items stored on floor
Cooking equipment in kitchen had food build-up
Leaking toilet in women's restroom
Walls/ceilings/floors had food build-up
Follow-up inspection date: November 5
Follow-up grade: A (97)
Back door screens show gaps when door is open
Live and dead roaches still visible in kitchen

Hibachi Grill and Supreme Buffet, 7289 Watson Road
Inspection date: November 6
Grade: A (100)
One item on buffet table not holding at proper temperature