Restaurant Inspections: Bluberry Hill, Fitz's, Gatesworth, Domino's Pizza

Restaurant inspections in University City 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 January and February.

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.

Blueberry Hill, 6504 Delmar Blvd.
Inspection date: Jan. 25
Grade: A (100)
Comments: A customer made a complaint to the St. Louis County Health Department that they suffered gastritis after consuming a wagyu burger meal (medium well burger and egg over easy). The compaintant was hospitalized with possible salmonella, according to the inspection report. Management told the inspector all burgers are cooked to the customer’s request.

The inspector observed an employee handling ready-to-eat foods with bare hands. Lettuce and hamburger buns were discarded. The inspector advised management on hand washing techniques and materials that can be used to handle food. No follow-up inspection is required, according to the report. 

Domino’s Pizza, 6963 Olive Blvd.
Inspection date: Feb. 7
Grade: A (100)
No comments were included in this report.

Fitz’s American Grill and Bottleworks, 6605 Delmar Blvd.
Inspection date: Jan. 25
Grade: A (100)
Comments: The Health Department received a complaint that the restaurant’s heat and hot water weren’t working. An inspector who visited the restaurants found that both heat and hot water were in working order.

The Gatesworth, 1 McKnight Pl.
Inspection date: Feb. 27
Grade: A (100)
No comments were included in this inspection report.