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 month of January.

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.

The Art of Entertaining, 8796 Big Bend Boulevard
Inspection date: January 2
Grade: A (98)
Case of expired milk being held
Food storage containers without identification
Food containers and boxes of food items being stored on the ground
Cutting boards have stains and deep crevices
Hole in wall exposing insulation in back food prep area

Bandana's, 8500 Manchester Road
Inspection date: January 9
Grade: A (92)
Ice machine soiled with dirt and debris
Back door has gap at bottom
Walk-in cooler had dust build-up
Walls have food residue and debris on surface
Two lights in storage area were out
Follow-up inspection date: January 14
Follow-up grade: A (99)

First Watch, 491 South Kirkwood Road
Inspection date: January 9
Grade: A (100)
No comments provided in report

Fortel's Pizza Den, 471 North Kirkwood Road
Inspection date: January 4
Grade: A (98)
Equipment has food build-up
Floors and walls are damaged