Restaurant Inspections: Panda Express, India's Kitchen Up for Review

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.

Gist Bistro, 403 Lafayette Center
Inspection date: February 5 (opening)
Grade: A (99)
Employee Hepatitis A documentation unavailable
No door sweep at back door
Space between walk-in cooler and wall not repaired
Follow-up inspection scheduled

Panda Express, 101 Highlands Boulevard
Inspection date: February 26
Grade: A (100)
No comments provided in report

India's Kitchen, 14222 Manchester Road
Inspection date: January 7
Grade: A (91)
No date markings or identification on items in walk-in cooler
Plates should be stored in buffet area with contact surface down
Apron of walk-in cooler is torn
Sink faucet is leaking
Ceiling vents accumulating dust
Lighting inadequate in kitchen and prep area
Follow-up inspection date: January 17
Follow-up grade: A (100)
Items in compliance

Monsoon Vietnamese Bistro, 14248 Manchester Road
Inspection date: January 8
Grade: A (98)
Approved certification not acquired
Follow-up inspection scheduled