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 November, December and January.

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.

One 19 North Tapas and Wine Bar, 119 North Kirkwood Road
Inspection date: January 4
Grade: A (98)
Employee Hepatitis A records not up to date
Utensils not stored in dry location
Cutting boards have stains and crevices

Eleven Mile House, 10332 Manchester Road
Inspection date: January 7
Grade: A (98)
Raw meats stored above ready-to-eat foods
Ice scoops not stored properly between uses
Soda gun behind bar has build-up of mildew substance

Farotto's Pizzeria, 9525 Manchester Road
Inspection date: November 14
Grade: A (97)
Some containers of outdated food items
Raw animal products being stored over ready-to-eat foods
Ice machine showing visible debris and dirt
Spray bottles with no label
Food items stored without proper identification
Bread stored in container with no lid

The Gumbo Shop, 9501 Manchester Road
Inspection date: December 21
Grade: A (98)
Containers of food without proper identification
Microwave shows visible food debris
Kitchen floors and ceiling show damage and stains