Restaurant Inspections: Ice and Fuel, Local Harvest 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 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.

Kirkwood Ice and Fuel, 215 North Kirkwood Road
Inspection date: January 11
Grade: A (95)
Employees using bare hands with ready-to-eat foods
Dish machine has mildew build-up

Local Harvest Grocery, 12309 Old Big Bend Road
Inspection date: February 11 (complaint)
Grade: A (100) 
Customer called, reported employee was not wearing gloves when preparing food
Customer said smoothie was sour, suggested yogurt had been left out too long
Discussed with manager checking products for freshness and washing hands

A'mis, 9824 Manchester Road
Inspection date: February 11
Grade: A (100)
Door replaced and holding at correct temperatures

The Block, 146 West Lockwood Avenue
Inspection date: January 23
Grade: A (99)
Ice machine shows dirt and possible mold growth
Spray bottle not labeled
Cutting boards show deep crevices and markings