Restaurant Inspections: Sushi Bistro, Wendy's 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.

Sushi Bistro, 343 South Kirkwood Road
Inspection date: February 15 (opening)
Grade: A (95)
Dishmachine hot water temperature incorrect
Follow-up inspection date: February 19
Follow-up grade: A (100)
Approved for opening

Steak 'n Rice, 951 South Kirkwood Road
Inspection date: February 6
Grade: A (94)
Hand sink not supplied with paper towels
Recycled grocery bags being used for food storage
Knives being stored between two pieces of equipment
Food residue build-up on equipment
Wall near storage racks heavily damaged
Cutting boards heavily stained and have deep crevices

The Wine and Cheese Place, 9755 Manchester Road
Inspection date: February 11
Grade: A (98)
Several boxes stored on floor of walk-in cooler
Floor has visible debris

Wendy's, 9604 Manchester Road
Inspection date: January 30
Grade: A (93)
Employee Hepatitis A records incomplete
Ice build-up in walk-in freezer
Lights out in walk-in cooler
Complaint inspection date: January 30
Complaint inspection grade: A (100)
No sign of pests on site