Madison County, October 11, 2025

News Summary

The Madison County Health Department has published inspection scores for food and lodging establishments, revealing that fifteen establishments achieved perfect scores of 100. However, several locations scored below 85, indicating compliance concerns. The report highlights the importance of food safety in public health and includes establishments requiring follow-up inspections due to critical violations.

Madison County Reports Latest Food and Lodging Inspection Scores

The Madison County Health Department released health inspection scores for food and lodging establishments inspected from August 4-8, 2025. The scores, based on a 100-point scale, reflect compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations. Overall, fifteen establishments achieved perfect scores of 100, demonstrating their commitment to maintaining high standards in food safety.

Key Findings from the Inspections

Several establishments, however, did not fare as well in the recent inspections. Notably, three establishments scored below the threshold of 85, indicating more significant concerns regarding their compliance with health regulations. The establishments with scores below 85 included:

• Furniture Factory III INC: 79
• Wayback Burger: 79
• Phat Sammy’s: 80

Meanwhile, various establishments scored between 85-89, indicating a moderate level of compliance. The following establishments fall within this category:

• Another Broken Egg Café: 83
• Homewood Suites: 83
• Sprint Mart #2307: 84
• Farm Burger: 85
• Hyatt Place: 85
• Residence Inn by Marriott: 87
• Salt Factory: 88
• Subi 2024 Inc.: 89
• Viet Cuisine LLC: 89
• La Esquina Cocina: 90
• Dollar General #11067: 90
• Wings To Go: 90

Establishments scoring between 90-94 showed higher compliance levels:

• Del Chuco LLC: 91
• Cold Stone Creamery: 91
• Biscuit Belly: 91
• Grace African & Tropical Groceries: 92
• Veda Indian Cuisine: 92
• The Standard: 92
• Longhorn Steakhouse: 92
• Red Robin: 92
• Wendy’s of Valley Bend: 92
• Sparkman High School: 92

In the higher bracket of compliance, several establishments scored between 93-99:

• Taco Bell: 94
• Hardee’s #5787: 94
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites: 94
• Publix Super Market #1126: 94
• Oh Shi Enterprise: 95
• Bama Chicken: 95
• Korean Fried Chicken: 95
• The Beer Garden: 95
• 19th Hole Sports Lounge: 95
• China Sun: 95
• Kroger Store #605: 95
• Meteor Buffet: 95
• SuperTarget: 95
• Everlina’s Southern Cooking: 95
• Hardee’s: 95
• McDonnell Elementary: 95

Follow-Up Inspections Required

Some establishments will require follow-up inspections due to critical violations noted during the inspections. The establishments that will be re-inspected include:

• Phat Sammy’s
• Farm Burger
• Del Chuco LLC
• Oh Shi Enterprise
• The Standard
• Grace African & Tropical Groceries
• Taco Bell
• Wendy’s of Hazel Green
• and others.

These inspections were conducted over the span of August 4-8, 2025, as part of Madison County’s ongoing efforts to uphold food safety and hygiene standards.

Schools Lead in Compliance

Among the establishments that received perfect scores of 100, many were schools and public markets highlighting the emphasis on food safety in children’s environments. Special mentions also included popular eateries committed to maintaining high standards.

Conclusion

The Madison County Health Department aims to ensure that all food and lodging establishments meet health and safety regulations to protect public health. The results from this inspection period provide vital information for consumers, helping them make informed choices about where to dine or stay.

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Additional Resources

• WAAYTV: Madison County Restaurant Inspection Scores (Aug 4-8)
• Wikipedia: Food Safety
• The Telegraph: Alton Restaurant Inspections
• Google Search: Restaurant Inspection Standards
• WAFF: Kitchen Cops Find Scores Below Passing Grade
• Google Scholar: Health Department Inspections
• WAAYTV: Sewage in Kitchens, Potato Pests
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Food Inspections
• WAAYTV: Warm Raw Meat Inspection Scores
• Google News: Restaurant Food Health Safety
• WAAYTV: 2-Week-Old Gumbo, Black Lemonade

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