Restaurant Inspections: Candicci's, El Maguey 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.

Alibi 25, 15856 Manchester Road
Inspection date: April 4
Grade: A (92)
Employee beverage cup with no lid
Employee Hepatitis A documentation incomplete
Wet mops not stored to dry properly
Light shields missing in kitchen, women's restroom
Follow-up inspection scheduled

Candicci's, 100 Holloway Road
Inspection date: March 7
Grade: A (98)
Improper re-heating practices
Cutting boards discolored
Grease build-up in fryers
Food debris accumulating, broken glass in beer cooler
Follow-up inspection date: March 19
Follow-up grade: A (100)

Dewey's Pizza, 1312 Clarkson Clayton Center
Inspection date: April 3
Grade: A (100)
Rubbing alcohol stored above coffee maker

El Maguey, 14501 Manchester Road
Inspection date: March 20
Grade: A (94)
No paper towels at hand sink
Dish machine not sanitizing between uses
Food debris accumulating on storage racks
Cutting boards discolored
Drain hose for large blenderin bar area below flood line of sewer line on floor
Follow-up inspection date: April 1
Follow-up grade: A (100)