Restaurant inspections in Ballwin and Ellisville 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 July and August.

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.

Barney's Bar-B-Q, 16011 Manchester Road
Inspection date: August 11
Grade: A (97)
Employee was handling ready-to-eat products without proper handling measures (gloves, tongs, deli tissues, etc.)
Doors open throughout facility
Ceiling and walls not smooth or easily cleanable; brick walkway to kitchen/serving areas, dirt floor rest of back area

Bellacino's Pizza and Grinders, 13951 Manchester Road
Inspection date:  August 16
Grade: A (100)
No comments provided in report 

Christy's Hamburgers, 14560 Manchester Road
Inspection date: July 24
Grade: A (94)
No paper towels at employee hand sink
Employee Hepatitis A records not available
Door gaskets on stand-up refrigerators badly torn
Damp mop not elevated to air dry
Follow-up inspection scheduled

Subway, 1268 Old Orchard Center
Inspection date: July 20
Grade: A (97)
Some foods not covered in walk-in cooler
Some rust on shelving in prep area
Caulk missing around hand sink