Maplewood Restaurant Inspections: Soda-Fountain Debris, Sticky Shelves

Here is a look at some of the restaurant inspections conducted in and near Maplewood during October. Maplewood-Brentwood Patch examined inspection reports in the 63143 ZIP code. Information has been compiled using publicly available data published to the website of the .

Unless otherwise noted, all inspections were conducted on a routine basis.

POST SPORTS BAR & GRILL, 7372 Manchester Rd.
Inspection date: Oct. 24
Grade: A (98)
Observations and corrective actions:

• "Observed excessive black debris inside all soda fountain guns at establishment."

• "Observed sanitizer concentration in bar 3-compartment sink too low."

• "(1) Observed cutting board at pizza prep station to have excessive discolored deep scratches … . (2) Observed excessive debris on equipment handles on equipment in kitchen area."

SCHLAFLY BOTTLEWORKS, 7260 Southwest Ave.
Inspection date: Oct. 25
Grade: A (99)
Observations and corrective actions:

• "Date marking system in place, potentially hazardous foods are not marked, system not consistently followed … corrected labeled while present."

• "Found ladles, spoons, ice cream scoops, in wiping cloth sanitizer solution bucket. Corrected while present reset sanitizer removed equipment."

• "Rear wall bar glass shelves dusty and sticky. Clean shelves. Clean under mats."

• "Found top of wall must be sealed off. Cove molding missing. Replace cove molding."

SAN SAI JAPANESE GRILL, 1803 Maplewood Commons Dr.
Inspection date: Oct. 20
Grade: A (96)
Observations and corrective actions: None listed.


SAN SAI JAPANESE GRILL, 1803 Maplewood Commons Dr. (follow-up)
Inspection date: Oct. 31
Grade: A (100)
Observations and corrective actions:

• "Observed complete proof of Hepatitis A vaccination records."

STEAK 'N SHAKE, 7606 Manchester Rd. (opening inspection)
Inspection date: Oct. 21
Grade: A (99)
Observations and corrective actions:

• "Cove base, required by 10/20/11, plan review, has not been installed yet."

General comments:

• "This was a construction inspection only for the applicable changes approved by the Plan Review Dept."

U GAS/PHILLIPS 66 - RETAIL, 3033 S. Hanley Rd.
Inspection date: Oct. 25
Grade: A (98)
Observations and corrective actions:

• "(1) Observed hose splitters in use at three compartment sink and mop sink faucets … . (2) Observed faucet at mop sink leaking from hot water valve."

• "Observed ceiling tiles in utility room and both restrooms not made of durable, smooth, or easily cleanable materials."