Madison County Releases December Food and Lodging Inspection Scores

News Summary

The Madison County Health Department has released the latest food and lodging inspection scores, highlighting both outstanding achievements and areas needing improvement. Inspections conducted from December 23-27, 2024, revealed eleven establishments received perfect scores, while some others fell below acceptable standards. This initiative reflects the commitment to maintaining food safety and hygiene in the community, encouraging local businesses to prioritize cleanliness for their patron’s safety.

Madison County Reveals December Food and Lodging Inspection Scores!

The Madison County Health Department has just dropped its latest report card for local food and lodging venues, and it’s an exciting mix of applauding perfect scores and wondering what went wrong in some spots! The inspections took place between December 23-27, 2024, and the scores seem to reflect an ongoing commitment to food safety and hygiene in our community.

How the Scoring Works

Scores for these inspections are based on a 100-point scale, assessing how well establishments comply with the necessary food safety and hygiene regulations. Think of it like a school report card where everyone is aiming for that shiny A+, or in this case, a perfect score of 100!

Bragging Rights: Perfect Scores!

Out of the entire bunch, an impressive eleven establishments bagged that perfect score, showing that they are serious about keeping things clean and safe. Here’s a shoutout to:

Mary’s 2024 LLC
Miss Angela’s Preschool
Innerspace Brewing Company, LLC
Yellowhammer Brewing Tap Room
Publix Super Market #209 (Produce)
AFC Sushi @ Kroger #605
Domino’s Pizza
Wendy’s of Madison AL #503
AFC Sushi @ Publix #1638
AFC Sushi @ Publix #1642
Wingstop #2

Bravo to all of them for their soaring achievement!

Almost There: The 90s Club

A good number of places also scored very well, with scores between 90-94. Here are some notables you might be familiar with:

Grimaldi’s
Dollar General #8302
Wendy’s of Valley Bend #509
Dollar General #7127
Sonic Drive-In #5842
Guanajuato Mexican Store
Kroger Store #849 (Produce)
Firehouse Subs

These establishments are certainly worthy of recognition for striving to maintain a high standard!

A Little Room for Improvement

Phil Sandoval’s Mexican Restaurante: Score 86
Hazad The Beer Hog Madison, LLC: Score 89

It looks like these establishments have a bit of work to do to meet the expectations set by their fellow competitors!

Steady as She Goes: The 85 and Below

While some spots unfortunately landed below the critical threshold of 85, we hope they can raise their standards to ensure safe dining experiences for everyone. The Madison County Health Department is encouraging all venues to prioritize cleanliness, health, and the comfort of their patrons.

The Bigger Picture

This release is much more than just numbers on a page. The inspection scores represent a collective effort to uphold food safety standards in Madison County’s food and lodging establishments. It goes to show how dedicated our local businesses are to providing us with a safe dining experience.

So, whether you’re planning a night out or grabbing a quick bite, be sure to check those scores! Each establishment plays a significant role in keeping our community healthy and happy. And let’s give a round of applause to the winners as we all strive for better scores in the months to come!