Longhorn Steakhouse, Sesame Chinese Restaurant Inspected in August

Restaurant inspections in Sunset Hills and Crestwood 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 June 1-30.

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.

Helen Fitzgerald's, 3660 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
Inspection date: Aug. 27
Grade: A (97) 
Comments: The inspector noted re-use of chicken boxes to store raw prepped chicken, dirty ceiling vents.

Longhorn Steakhouse, 3642 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
Inspection date: Aug. 28
Grade: A (98)
Comments: Top rail of the batter box was not maintaining a proper temperature. Items were voluntarily discarded. Missing thermometers in some drawer units. The inspector also noted debris accumulation on the ice machine and in the dishwashing area. Corrections must be made by next routine inspection.

Sesame Chinese Restaurant, 10500 Watson Rd.
Inspection Date: Aug. 28
Grade: A (98)
Comments: The inspector noted a few cans of oyster sauce were severely dented. Management agreed not to use the cans for consumption. Several missing and broken thermometers were noted at prep tables and a freezer. The inspector also noted that shelves were lined with cardboard, and certain cans were being re-used for food. 

Tapawingo Grill, 13001 Gary Player Dr.
Inspection Date: Aug. 28
Grade: A (98)
Comments:  The inspector noted dirty fixtures in the employee bathroom, including a missing cover on the waste receptacle. Debris was found on walk-in refrigerator floors.