Restaurant Inspections: Nicoletti's, Dairy Queen 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 March, April and May.

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.

Subway, 1268 Old Orchard Center
Inspection date: March 15
Grade: A (94)
Ham holding at incorrect temperature, piled too high
Food on floor in walk-in freezer
Follow-up inspection date: May 9
Follow-up grade: A (100)

Pizza Hut, 1458 Big Bend Square Shop Center
Inspection date: April 9
Grade: A (96)
Mold-like substance around dishwashing sink
Food debris on garbage containers
Holes in wall in handsink area
Hood greasy

Nicoletti's, 1366 Big Bend Square Shop Center
Inspection date: March 22
Grade: A (96)
Calcium deposit around ice unit
Coffee filters exposed to air
Food particles on walls in ice unit area
Air vents dusty

Dairy Queen, 1445 Big Bend Road
Inspection date: May 13
Grade: A (97)
Food debris in walk-in freezer
Ice scoop exposed to air
Food particles on garbage containers