'Mold-like Substance' Found on Marble Slab Creamery Strawberries

As inspections arise, Hazelwood Patch publishes information from the St. Louis County Department of Health reports, along with the inspection grades.

Here are some of the latest restaurant inspections that occurred throughout the past 90 days in the City of Hazelwood and nearby in Florissant, Maryland Heights and Creve Coeur:

Dairy Queen Treat Center
Address: 5555 St. Louis Mills Blvd., Hazelwood
Date of Inspection: Oct. 1
Type of Inspection: Follow-up
Risk Factor: 1
Grade: 99-A
Comments: No food safety certification provided.

Marble Slab Creamery
Address: 5555 St. Louis Mills Blvd., Hazelwood
Date of Inspection: Oct. 11
Type of Inspection: Routine
Risk Factor: 1
Grade: 91-A
Comments: No food safety certification found for manager in charge; strawberries found with mold-like substance; food items in non-original food container not labeled; food debris found at bottom of freezer.

Max’s Meat and Deli
Address: 432 Howdershell Rd., Florissant
Date of Inspection: Sept. 26
Type of Inspection: Routine
Risk Factor: 2
Grade: 99-A
Comments: Hepatitis A vaccination not available for all employees, and records not maintained in proper manner.

Ruiz Mexican Restaurant
Address: 901 N. Highway 67, Florissant
Date of Inspection: Oct. 8
Type of Inspection: Routine
Risk Factor: 3
Grade: 94-A
Comments: Inspector noticed restaurant used degreaser for a cleaning and sanitizer solution, which is not allowed. Inspector  showed the proper chemical solution for surfaces; Hepatitis A records not available for all workers in the restaurant; moisture found in the beer cooler.

Domino’s Pizza
Address: 2148 McKelvey Rd., Maryland Heights
Date of Inspection: Oct. 20
Type of Inspection: Routine
Risk Factor: 2
Grade: 99-A
Comments: Damp mop not elevated to dry properly.

Scotti’s
Address: 40 Worthington Access Dr., Maryland Heights
Date of Inspection: Oct. 5
Type of Inspection: Routine
Risk Factor: 1
Grade: 100-A
Comments: None

Sweet Tomatoes
Address: 10401 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur
Date of Inspection: Oct. 18
Type of Inspection: Routine
Risk Factor: 2
Grade: 99-A
Comments: No thermometer found in walk-in cooler; open electrical box found; hand towels were not properly stored.

Stir Crazy Café
Address: 10598 Old Olive Rd., Creve Coeur
Date of Inspection: Oct. 26
Type of Inspection: Routine
Risk Factor: 3
Grade: 97-A
Comments: Wiping cloths not held in sanitizer between uses; some coolers found without thermometers; hand towel dispenser found not working properly.