Restaurant Inspections: Kirkwood Station, McArthur's Bakery Reviewed

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, February and March.

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 Co., 105 East Jefferson Avenue
Inspection date: March 21
Grade: A (90)
No proof of food safety certification at time of inspection
Higher cook temperature foods and lower cook temperature foods should be stored separated
Multiple foods in reach-in cooler stored at improper temperatures
Food items not date labeled
Wet wiping cloths not stored properly between use
Some food items in walk-in cooler not covered
Employee Hepatitis A records incomplete
Utensils not stored properly between use
Ice machine has build-up of debris
Cutting boards have deep crevices
Employee personal items (Girl Scout cookies) stored with food in reach-in cooler
Follow-up inspection scheduled 

McArthur's Bakery, 113 North Kirkwood Road
Inspection date: March 4
Grade: A (97)
Prepackaged baked goods not labeled correctly
Walk-in freezer floor has ice build-up
Floor, walls and ceiling in back room damaged 

St. Louis Wing Co., 9816 Manchester Road
Inspection date: February 11
Grade: A (97)
Back door has gap along side when shut
Hood vents show grease build-up and residue

St. Louis Bread Co., 21 Allen Avenue
Inspection date: February 8
Grade: A (97)
Caulking along handsink is damaged/missing
Walk-in cooler and freezer have food splatter and residue
Cutting boards have deep crevices
Walls by soup hot holding unit show food splatter
Light bulb out in back area of freezer