Restaurant Inspections: Amici's, Bar Louie Reviewed in Kirkwood

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 January and February.

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.

Amici's, 210 North Kirkwood Road
Inspection date: February 15
Grade: A (91)
Observed employees using bare hands to prepare foods
No paper towels at handsink in kitchen
Dishmachine not sanitizing correctly
Thawing of chicken not being done properly
Thermometers missing in refrigeration units
Cutting boards heavily stained and have deep crevices
Floors damaged in kitchen
Scoops used for dry ingredients not provided with handles
Follow-up inspection scheduled 

Bar Louie, 110 North Kirkwood Road
Inspection date: February 15
Grade: A (99)
Sinks in food prep and dishwashing areas do not have soaps
Dishmachine not sanitizing correctly
Spray bottles not labeled
Cutting boards stained and have deep crevices

Cici's Pizza, 9745 Manchester Road
Inspection date: January 30
Grade: A (97)
Caulking missing, damaged behind hand sinks
Sprayer arm on sink handing hanging below sink rim
Wall/floor junctions throughout facility soiled with build-up and debris

Dunkin' Donuts, 9860 Manchester Road
Inspection date: January 30
Grade: A (97)
No one present with food safety certification
Several food storage containers not labeled
Walk-in freezer has ice build-up
Ovens showing visible food debris