Madison County restaurant inspection scores for Dec. 9-13: Don't blow your nose while making sushi

The Madison County Health Department has released the latest health inspection scores for food and lodging establishments inspected Dec. 9-13, 2024.

The scores, based on a 100-point scale, reflect the compliance of these establishments with food safety and hygiene regulations. TWENTY-ONE sites had perfect scores!

Here’s a breakdown of the establishments by their inspection scores. Critical violations are below.

LOWEST SCORES

VK & S Group LLC

Address: 8064 Old Madison Pike, Madison
Score: 79

Saki's Food Mart

Address: 525 Scott Road, Toney
Score: 84

SCORES 85-89

Maysville 4

Address: 1599 Ryland Pike, �鶹��ý
Score: 86

Kobe of Madison LLC

Address: 1591 Hughes Rd Suite B, Madison
Score: 87

Bravo Italian Kitchen

Address: 401 The Bridge St NW Suite 120, �鶹��ý
Score: 88

Kroger Store #605 (Deli)

Address: 4579 Wall Triana Hwy, Madison
Score: 89

New Hope Washhouse

Address: 10351 Hwy 431 S, New Hope
Score: 89

Las Trojas Cantina Mexican Restaurant

Address: 7840 Highway 72 W, Madison
Score: 89

SCORES 90-95

Gogabapa LLC

Address: 3310 Meridian St N, �鶹��ý
Score: 90

Metro Diner

Address: 975 Airport Rd SW Suite 20, �鶹��ý
Score: 90

Dinners Delivery LLC

Address: 2802 Memorial Pkwy SW, �鶹��ý
Score: 90

Donatos Pizza

Address: 8000 Madison Blvd Suite D2, Madison
Score: 90

Magnolia Trace

Address: 1 Clubhouse Ave SW, �鶹��ý
Score: 91

ST M Food Mart

Address: 6585 Hwy 431 S Suite A, Owens Cross Roads
Score: 91

AMF Pin Palace Lanes

Address: 2006 Country Club Ave NW, �鶹��ý
Score: 91

Sprint Mart #2316

Address: 3490 Wall Triana Hwy, Madison
Score: 91

Jack's Family Restaurants LP #251

Address: 5888 Highway 53, Harvest
Score: 91

Chevron

Address: 1109 Slaughter Rd, Madison
Score: 92

Buena Vista Mexicana Cantina

Address: 3045 Mountain Cove Blvd, Owens Cross Roads
Score: 92

Great American Cookies

Address: 2801 Memorial Pkwy SW, �鶹��ý
Score: 92

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Address: 5946 Highway 72 E, Gurley
Score: 92

Subway #48601

Address: 9433 Highway 431 S, Owens Cross Roads
Score: 92

Walmart #5925 (Fuel Station)

Address: 2303 Jordan Ln SW, �鶹��ý
Score: 92

Scott Bobo Inc

Address: 1391 Scott Rd, Hazel Green
Score: 93

Whataburger - �鶹��ý Friendship Commons

Address: 2056 Winchester Rd NE, �鶹��ý
Score: 93

Charley's Philly Steaks

Address: 2801 Memorial Pkwy SW, �鶹��ý
Score: 93

Applebee's

Address: 3028 S Memorial Pkwy, �鶹��ý
Score: 94

Chips & Salsa Sports Bar & Grill

Address: 10300 Bailey Cove Rd Suite 2, �鶹��ý
Score: 94

Crestwood Medical Center

Address: One Hospital Dr SW, �鶹��ý
Score: 94

Foodland #464

Address: 14470 Hwy 231 431 N, Hazel Green
Score: 94

Taqueria El Cazador

Address: 3414 Governors Dr SW Suite 180, �鶹��ý
Score: 94

Walmart #6878 (Retail)

Address: 14595 Highway 231 431 N, Hazel Green
Score: 94

Julius R Scruggs Child Development Center

Address: 3509 Blue Spring Rd NW, �鶹��ý
Score: 94

Loaded Nutrition

Address: 10300 Bailey Cove Rd Suite 4, �鶹��ý
Score: 94

Food Mart

Address: 7520 Highway 72 W, Madison
Score: 94

Perfect Timing Bar & Grill LLC

Address: 9481 Highway 431 S, Owens Cross Roads
Score: 94

Dollar General #13942

Address: 9868 Pulaski Pike, Toney
Score: 95

Bradford Health Services

Address: 1600 Browns Ferry Rd, Madison
Score: 95

Everlina's Southern Cooking

Address: 14881 Highway 231 431 N, Hazel Green
Score: 95

Pizzelle's Confections LLC

Address: 2500 Clinton Ave W Suite A, �鶹��ý
Score: 95

Salt Smokehouse

Address: 1300 Meridian St N Suite D1, �鶹��ý
Score: 95

The Fresh Market Inc (Deli)

Address: 4800 Whitesburg Dr, �鶹��ý
Score: 95

Hudson-Alpha Institute

Address: 601 Genome Way, �鶹��ý
Score: 95

SCORES 96-99

Beginnings of Excellence CDC

Address: 11796 Highway 231 431 N, Meridianville
Score: 96

Chicken Salad Chick

Address: 975 Airport Rd Suite K, �鶹��ý
Score: 96

Costco Wholesale Bakery

Address: 8094 Hwy 72 W, Madison
Score: 96

Dollar General #10857

Address: 136 Countess Rd NE, �鶹��ý
Score: 96

Kroger Store #849 (Bakery/Deli)

Address: 8404 Memorial Pkwy SW, �鶹��ý
Score: 96

Las Trojas Cantina Mexican Restaurant

Address: 14739 Highway 231 431 N, Hazel Green
Score: 96

LIBO Inc

Address: 651 Nance Rd, Madison
Score: 96

PJ's Coffee of New Orleans

Address: 1801 Highway 72 E, �鶹��ý
Score: 96

Just Love Coffee Café

Address: 2317 Memorial Parkway S, �鶹��ý
Score: 96

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers

Address: 2720 Carl T. Jones Drive, �鶹��ý
Score: 96

Touchdown Wings, LLC

Address: 2130 Redstone Rd Suite J, �鶹��ý
Score: 96

Walmart #5925 (Deli)

Address: 2305 Jordan Ln SW, �鶹��ý
Score: 96

La Jamaica

Address: 3700 Blue Springs Rd NW, �鶹��ý
Score: 96

Slim Chicken #14803

Address: 11594 Memorial Pkwy SW, �鶹��ý
Score: 96

Daylight Donuts

Address: 3810 Sullivan St Suite O, Madison
Score: 97

Nonna's Italian Restaurant

Address: 7900 Bailey Cove Rd Suite R, �鶹��ý
Score: 97

Papa Johns

Address: 12793 Highway 231 431 N, Hazel Green
Score: 97

Walmart #5925 (Produce)

Address: 2305 Jordan Ln SW, �鶹��ý
Score: 97

Grandma's Hands (Mobile)

Address: 2620 N Memorial Parkway, �鶹��ý
Score: 97

Cinemark Monaco (Prive')

Address: 370 The Bridge St NW, �鶹��ý
Score: 97

Kroger Store #517 (Bakery)

Address: 6070 Moores Mill Rd, �鶹��ý
Score: 97

Dollar General #10806

Address: 8810 Highway 53 N, Toney
Score: 98

Publix Super Market #1638 (Produce)

Address: 350 Hughes Road, Madison
Score: 98

SuperTarget #1367 (Produce)

Address: 2750 Carl T. Jones Dr SE, �鶹��ý
Score: 98

AFC Sushi @ Publix #573

Address: 6707 Highway 431 S, Owens Cross Roads
Score: 98

Food City #504 Alcohol Pour Bar

Address: 7060 US 431 S Hwy SE, Owens Cross Roads
Score: 98

Food City #504 Starbucks

Address: 7060 US 431 S Hwy SE, Owens Cross Roads
Score: 98

Publix Super Market #209 (Deli)

Address: 12796 Bailey Cove Rd SE, �鶹��ý
Score: 98

Sam and Greg's Pizzeria

Address: 364 Hughes Rd, Madison
Score: 98

Walmart #5925 (Bakery)

Address: 2305 Jordan Ln SW, �鶹��ý
Score: 98

50r2 LLC

Address: 651 Nance Rd, Madison
Score: 98

Los 3 Garcia Inc

Address: 2007 Memorial Pkwy NW, �鶹��ý
Score: 98

New Market Food Mart

Address: 5123 Winchester Rd, New Market
Score: 98

Papa John's Pizza

Address: 5850 Highway 53 Suite A, Harvest
Score: 98

Pickett's New Market Restaurant

Address: 1737 New Market Rd, New Market
Score: 98

Snowfruit 517

Address: 6070 Moores Mill Rd, �鶹��ý
Score: 98

Sprint Mart #2056

Address: 5600 Highway 431 S, Brownsboro
Score: 98

Texaco

Address: 7584 Hwy 72 W, Madison
Score: 98

Walnut Grove School

Address: 1961 Joe Quick Rd, New Market
Score: 99

Food City #504 (Retail)

Address: 7060 US 431 S Hwy SE, Owens Cross Roads
Score: 99

Publix Super Market #598 (Deli)

Address: 8000 Madison Blvd, Madison
Score: 99

Walmart #7324 (Bakery)

Address: 2165 Winchester Rd NE, �鶹��ý
Score: 99

Walmart #7324 (Deli)

Address: 2165 Winchester Rd NE, �鶹��ý
Score: 99

Walmart #7324 (Produce)

Address: 2165 Winchester Rd NE, �鶹��ý
Score: 99

Jemison High School/McNair Junior High School

Address: 5000 Pulaski Pike NW, �鶹��ý
Score: 99

Journey Middle School

Address: 217 Celtic Dr, Madison
Score: 99

Kid Towne

Address: 97 Hughes Rd Suite A, Madison
Score: 99

Lil Angels Child Development

Address: 14092 Hwy 231/431 N, Hazel Green
Score: 99

Ryland Pike Farmers Market

Address: 1001 #J Ryland Pike, �鶹��ý
Score: 99

Salt & Light (Mobile)

Address: 10310 Bailey Cove Rd SE, �鶹��ý
Score: 99

Table 60 LLC

Address: 10310 Bailey Cove Rd SE, �鶹��ý
Score: 99

Walmart #6878 (Produce)

Address: 14595 Highway 231 431 N, Hazel Green
Score: 99

PERFECT SCORES (100)

Bubba's Catering LLC

Address: 2620 Clinton Ave W Ste A, �鶹��ý
Score: 100

Hazel Green Elementary School

Address: 14250 Hwy 231 431 N, Hazel Green
Score: 100

HG UMC Child Enrichment Center

Address: 14131 Highway 231 N, Hazel Green
Score: 100

Mahadev2022 Inc

Address: 7950 Highway 72 W Ste B, Madison
Score: 100

North Hills Early Childhood Center

Address: 11319 Highway 231 431 N, Meridianville
Score: 100

Holiday Inn

Address: 8956 Madison Blvd, Madison
Score: 100

First Baptist Child Development Center

Address: 4257 Sullivan Street, Madison
Score: 100

Publix Super Market #573 (Bakery)

Address: 6707 Highway 431 S, Owens Cross Roads
Score: 100

Publix Super Market #573 (Deli)

Address: 6707 Highway 431 S, Owens Cross Roads
Score: 100

Publix Super Market #598 (Produce)

Address: 8000 Madison Blvd, Madison
Score: 100

Walmart #2690 (Bakery)

Address: 8650 Madison Blvd, Madison
Score: 100

Walmart #2690 (Produce)

Address: 8650 Madison Blvd, Madison
Score: 100

Yellowhammer Event Space

Address: 2600 Clinton Ave W, �鶹��ý
Score: 100

Central School

Address: 990 Ryland Pike, �鶹��ý
Score: 100

Get Loaded (Commissary)

Address: 1001 Ryland Pike Ste C, �鶹��ý
Score: 100

Hildegard's German Wurst Wagon (Mobile)

Address: 2827 Highway 72 E Ste A, �鶹��ý
Score: 100

A Better Choice CDC

Address: 8854 Moores Mill Rd, Meridianville
Score: 100

Buckhorn High School

Address: 4123 Winchester Rd, New Market
Score: 100

Buckhorn Middle School

Address: 4185 Winchester Rd, New Market
Score: 100

Carpenter's Events

Address: 5491 Main Dr, New Hope
Score: 100

Cave City BBQ (Mobile)

Address: 5491 Main Dr, New Hope
Score: 100

Rolling Hills Elementary

Address: 2901 Hilltop Terrace, �鶹��ý
Score: 100

Scruggs Bar-Be-Que Inc.

Address: 7529 Moores Mill Rd, �鶹��ý
Score: 100

CRITICAL VIOLATIONS

Bravo Italian Kitchen

Location: 401 The Bridge St, �鶹��ý
Issue: Warewashing machine failed to reach required sanitization temperature. Measured utensil surface temperature did not reach 160°F; final rinse hot water measured at 117°F (required 180°F).
Inspection Date: 12/13/2024

Bradford Health Services

Location: 1600 Browns Ferry, Madison
Issue: Ice machine had a buildup of debris.
Follow-up: Cleaned and abated as of 12/16/2024.
Inspection Date: 12/10/2024

New Hope Wash & Go

Location: 10351 Hwy 431 S, New Hope
Issue: Chicken in warmer was found at 128°F–132°F (below required hot holding temperature).
Inspection Date: 12/13/2024

AMF Pin Palace Lanes

Location: 2006 Country Club Ave, �鶹��ý
Issue: Warewashing sink water temperature measured at 106°F, below the required level.
Inspection Date: 12/11/2024

Buena Vista Mexicana Cantina

Location: 3045 Mountain Cove Blvd, Owens Cross Roads
Issue: Employee handling ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Corrected on-site with handwashing and glove use.
Inspection Date: 12/10/2024

Salt Smokehouse

Location: 1300 Meridian St N, �鶹��ý
Issue: Several gnats found near the warewashing machine.
Inspection Date: 12/11/2024

ST M Food Mart

Location: 6585 Hwy 431 S, Owens Cross Roads
Issue: Black residue found in the slushy chute.
Inspection Date: 12/10/2024

Subway #48601

Location: 9433 Highway 431 S, Owens Cross Roads
Issue: Lettuce in reach-in cooler (RIC) measured at 46°F, above safe cold holding temperature.
Inspection Date: 12/10/2024

Saki's Food Mart

Location: 525 Scott Rd, Toney
Issues: Tomatoes with white spots and deterioration. Four dented cans found on the aisle. No signed employee reporting agreement on site.
Inspection Date: 12/9/2024

Walmart #5925 (Fuel Station)

Location: 2303 Jordan Ln S, �鶹��ý
Issues: Glass vase stored in a hand sink. No soap or paper towels provided at the hand sink.
Inspection Date: 12/11/2024

Maysville 4

Location: 1599 Ryland Pike, �鶹��ý
Issues: Hot dogs in warmer at 128°F, below required temperature. No certified food manager on-site; last certification expired in 2023.
Inspection Date: 12/11/2024

Beginnings' of Excellence CDC

Location: 11796 Highway 231/431 N, Meridianville
Issue: Missing paper towels at the hand sink.
Follow-up: Corrected on-site; paper towels replaced.
Inspection Date: 12/9/2024

Julius R Scruggs Child Development Center

Location: 3509 Blue Spring Rd NW, �鶹��ý
Issue: Damaged fryer baskets.
Follow-up: Broken fryer baskets replaced during inspection.
Inspection Date: 12/13/2024

Scott Bobo Inc

Location: 1391 Scott Rd, Hazel Green
Issue: Biscuits in the reach-in cooler had green and white debris.
Follow-up: Biscuits discarded on-site.
Inspection Date: 12/9/2024

Foodland #464 - Retail

Location: 14470 Hwy 231/431 N, Hazel Green
Issue: Multiple dented cans on store shelves.
Follow-up: Dented cans removed and placed in the return area.
Inspection Date: 12/11/2024

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Location: 5946 Highway 72 E, Gurley
Issue: Fryer basket had broken wires.
Inspection Date: 12/10/2024

Walmart #6878 (Retail)

Location: 14595 Highway 231/431 N, Hazel Green
Issue: Multiple dented cans on store shelves.
Follow-up: Dented cans removed and placed in the return area.
Inspection Date: 12/11/2024

Whataburger-�鶹��ý-Friendship Commons

Location: 2056 Winchester Rd NE, �鶹��ý
Issue: Fryer basket with broken wires.
Follow-up: Fryer basket discarded on-site.
Inspection Date: 12/10/2024

Charley's Philly Steaks

Location: 2801 Memorial Pkwy SW, �鶹��ý
Issue: Cracked plastic container lid.
Follow-up: Lid discarded during inspection.
Inspection Date: 12/11/2024

Circle K/Kangaroo Express #27

Location: 540 Jordan Ln NW, �鶹��ý
Issue: Men's restroom hand sink hot water only reached 68°F.
Inspection Date: 12/10/2024

Gogabapa LLC

Location: 3310 Meridian St N, �鶹��ý
Issues: Ice machine had black buildup; not abated. Restroom hand sink hot water temperature measured at 58°F.
Follow-up: Issued Notice of Intent to Suspend (NOIS).
Inspection Date: 12/9/2024

Green’s Market

Location: 2801 Memorial Pkwy SW, �鶹��ý
Issue: Cracked plastic container lids.
Follow-up: Corrected on-site; lids discarded.
Inspection Date: 12/10/2024

Taqueria El Cazador

Location: 3414 Governors Dr SW, �鶹��ý
Issue: Sliced tomatoes and cut lettuce in the reach-in cooler were at 44°F, above safe cold holding temperatures.
Inspection Date: 12/11/2024

Chips & Salsa Sports Bar & Grill

Location: 10300 Bailey Cove Rd SE, �鶹��ý
Issue: No employee present with valid proof of current food safety certification.
Inspection Date: 12/11/2024

Crestwood Medical Center

Location: One Hospital Dr SW, �鶹��ý
Issue: Hand sink hot water maxed at 56°F.
Inspection Date: 12/11/2024

Dinners Delivery LLC

Location: 2802 Memorial Pkwy SW, �鶹��ý
Issues: Chicken breast and wings at 56°F during cold holding. No employee present with proof of a current food safety class.
Follow-up: Chicken breast and wings measured at 31°F–32°F. Employee enrolled in food safety class. Both issues abated on 12/13/2024.
Inspection Date: 12/10/2024

Loaded Nutrition

Location: 10300 Bailey Cove Rd SE, �鶹��ý
Issue: Missing paper towels at the hand sink.
Follow-up: Corrected on-site by PIC during inspection.
Inspection Date: 12/13/2024

Magnolia Trace

Location: 1 Clubhouse Ave SW, �鶹��ý
Issue: Tuna salad, tomatoes, cheese, and chicken salad exceeded safe cold holding temperatures (47°F–53°F).
Follow-up: All items held at 34°F–39°F during reinspection. Abated.
Inspection Date: 12/10/2024

Metro Diner

Location: 975 Airport Rd SW, �鶹��ý
Issues: Food debris found on clean dishes. Hand sinks in restrooms not reaching proper temperatures (89°F in men’s and 75°F in women’s).
Inspection Date: 12/9/2024

Slim Chicken #14803 (S Memorial Pkwy)

Location: 11594 Memorial Pkwy SW, �鶹��ý
Issue: Missing paper towels at two hand sinks.
Follow-up: Corrected on-site by PIC. Abated.
Inspection Date: 12/13/2024

Chevron

Location: 1109 Slaughter Rd, Madison
Issue: Black residue on soda nozzles, slushy machine dispensers, and ice machine.
Follow-up: Black residue on slushy machine dispensers not abated during reinspection.
Inspection Date: 12/9/2024

Costco Wholesale Bakery

Location: 8094 Hwy 72 W, Madison
Issue: Employee restroom hand sink temperature at 82°F, below required levels.
Inspection Date: 12/9/2024

Donatos Pizza

Location: 8000 Madison Blvd, Madison
Issue: Gnats found near the waresink and mop sink area.
Inspection Date: 12/10/2024

Kobe of Madison LLC

Location: 1591 Hughes Rd, Madison
Issues: Employee failed to wash hands after blowing nose and began working at the sushi bar. Residue found on soda nozzles.
Inspection Date: 12/13/2024

Kroger Store #605 (Deli)

Location: 4579 Wall Triana Hwy, Madison
Issues: Hand sinks in restrooms not reaching proper temperatures (76°F–77°F). Dishwasher not sanitizing properly at 160°F.
Inspection Date: 12/11/2024

Las Trojas Cantina Mexican Restaurant

Location: 7840 Highway 72, Madison
Issues: Dark residue on bar nozzle and residue in the ice machine. Bar waresink temperature at 70°F.
Follow-up: Both issues abated during reinspection.
Inspection Date: 12/13/2024

Food Mart

Location: 7520 Highway 72, Madison
Issue: No food thermometer onsite.
Inspection Date: 12/13/2024

Sprint Mart #2316

Location: 3490 Wall Triana Hwy, Madison
Issue: Residue on soda nozzles and slushy machine dispensers.
Follow-up: Nozzles and dispensers cleaned. Abated during reinspection on 12/17/2024.
Inspection Date: 12/11/2024

VK & S Group LLC

Location: 8064 Old Madison Pike, Madison
Issues: Multiple dented canned food items. Gnats observed near the hand sink area. No soap, towels, or dryer at handsinks in kitchen and restrooms.
Follow-up: Dented cans were removed by PIC during the inspection.
Inspection Date: 12/11/2024