Restaurant Inspections: A Look at Sunrise Cafe, Thai Sawadee and Ya-Ya's

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 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.

Ya-Ya's Euro Cafe, 15601 Olive Blvd.
Inspection Date: July 17
Grade: A (98)
Cutting boards grill area and saute are in a state of disrepair - replace. Grill grates have excess accumulation of food. Walkin fridge floor has serious sealing issues, floor is in need of leveling.

Thai Sawadee, 171 Hilltown Village Center
Inspection Date: July 25
Grade: A (99)
Bulk rice bins have excess accumulation of food debris.

Veritas Gateway to Food & Wine,  15860 Fountain Plaza Drive, Ellisville
Inspection Date: July 22 (opening)
Grade: A (99)
Flooring throughout entire facility has a 1/2-inch grout line unfilled. Facility must abate by  Sept. 1.

Sunrise Cafe, 24 Four Seasons Shopping Center
Inspection Date: Aug. 6
Grade: A (98)
Reach-in fridges have excess accumulation of food debris. Prep area in rear kitchen area has excess food debris.