The Limestone County Health Department has released the latest health inspection scores for food and lodging establishments inspected from Oct. 21 to Oct. 25, 2024.
The scores, based on a 100-point scale, reflect the compliance of these establishments with food safety and hygiene regulations. TWO sites had perfect scores!
Here’s a breakdown of the establishments by their inspection scores:
SCORES 84-89
The Village Mart
- 21651 AL Hwy 99, Athens
- Score: 84
Mac’s Sports Bar & Steakhouse
- 1733 South Jefferson St., Athens
- Score: 85
Lucy’s Grill Mexican Restaurant
- 6049 Bay Village Dr., Athens
- Score: 86
Old Black Bear Brewing Co. LLC (Brewpub)
- 311 S. Marion St., Athens
- Score: 88
Super 8 - CB
- 1325 US Hwy 72 E, Athens
- Score: 88
SCORES 90-95
Dollar General #20014
- 2030 Old Railroad Bed Rd, Harvest
- Score: 93
Lucy’s BARge
- 6124 Bay Village Dr., Athens
- Score: 93
Fonda La Escondida
- 910 N. Jefferson St., Athens
- Score: 94
D & L Seafood & Grill, LLC
- 229 French Farms Blvd. S., Athens
- Score: 94
Best Mart
- 25510 Nick Davis Road, Athens
- Score: 95
Elevate, Clem Enterprises LLC
- 27669 Capshaw Rd, Harvest
- Score: 95
Fiesta Mexicana
- 600 S. Jefferson St., Athens
- Score: 95
SCORES 96-99
Taco Bell #031808
- 1625 US Hwy 72 East, Athens
- Score: 96
7 Brew Coffee
- 15383 Flinders Lane, Athens
- Score: 96
Happi Pappi
- 222 W Market St., Athens
- Score: 96
Super 8
- 1325 US Hwy 72 E, Athens
- Score: 96
Exxon
- 25966 US Hwy 72, Athens
- Score: 97
Fuel Athens
- 22041-B US Hwy 72 W, Athens
- Score: 97
Holiday Inn - CB
- 16074 Athens Limestone, Athens
- Score: 98
Cash & Jacks
- 1406 Lindsey Lane, Athens
- Score: 98
Just Squeeze It Lemonade (Commissary)
- 22728 Pepper Rd, Athens
- Score: 98
4 Square Market Inc
- 23021 Nick Davis Rd, Athens
- Score: 98
Home2 Suites
- 15763 Braly Blvd., Athens
- Score: 98
High Ground Hobbies and Café
- 13381 Hatchett Road, West Madison
- Score: 99
PERFECT SCORES (100)
360 Fitness
- 22454 US Highway 72, Athens
- Score: 100
Bridges Auction
- 17020 E. Limestone Rd., Athens
- Score: 100
CRITICAL VIOLATIONS
7 Brew Coffee
- Location: 15383 Flinders Lane, Athens
- Violation: No quaternary (Quat) sanitizer test strips were available to ensure proper sanitization levels.
- Date Marked: 10/22/2024
Elevate, Clem Enterprises LLC
- Location: 27669 Capshaw Road, Harvest
- Violation: The prep area hand sink was missing soap and paper towels.
- Resolution: Corrected on-site (COS) by Person in Charge (PIC), who replenished supplies.
- Abated Date: 10/24/2024
Fonda La Escondida
- Location: 910 N. Jefferson St., Athens
- Violation: Refrigerated shrimp, pork, chicken, and tamales had incorrect or missing date labels.
- Resolution: Corrected on-site with items dated correctly.
- Abated Date: 10/24/2024
Old Black Bear Brewing Co. LLC
- Location: 311 S. Marion St., Athens
- Violation: A hose at the three-compartment sink was hanging below the flood rim, risking contamination.
- Resolution: The hose was shortened to prevent any potential issues.
- Abated Date: 10/28/2024
The Village Mart
- Location: 21651 AL Hwy 99, Athens
- Violations: Bologna, lettuce, and cheese were held at unsafe temperatures (48-51°F); chicken wings and pizza were also held below safe temperatures (118-120°F).
- Resolution: Corrected with items reaching safe temperatures (38°F for refrigerated items and 189°F for hot items) on follow-up.
- Abated Date: 10/28/2024
Lucy's Grill Mexican Restaurant
- Location: 6049 Bay Village Dr., Athens
- Violations: Flies were observed in both the front and back areas, with ants found around the warewashing station. Additionally, a damaged skimmer and cracked blender were discarded.
- Resolution: Damaged equipment discarded.
- Date Marked: 10/23/2024
Mac’s Sports Bar & Steakhouse
- Location: 1733 South Jefferson St., Athens
- Violations: No certified food safety manager was present, and mold was discovered in the ice machine.
- Resolution: Ice machine cleaned and mold abated.
- Abated Date: 10/28/2024
Super 8 - CB
- Location: 1325 US Hwy 72 E, Athens
- Violations: The facility lacked a food probe thermometer, chemical test strips, and a signed sick policy for employees.
- Date Marked: 10/24/2024
