Houston Co. Restaurant Ratings, What’s NOT on the Menu! (June 10-14) | WDHN

Glen Horn and Robert Smith

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HOUSTON CO, Ala. (WDHN) — Let’s go out to eat, but what about cooking? This week, WDHN reports the latest round of inspections, but this time, a particular restaurant you may have eaten at will need to pass a follow-up inspection to ensure it retains its right to serve.

BTJ Wings at 3182 Montgomery Highway failed to achieve a passing score on their 06/11/2024 inspection by just 2 points, meaning they will have to pass a follow-up inspection within 60 days.

Their noted report lists proper hand washing and glove use, storage of foods that could lead to contamination, chicken found at 126 degrees, rice at 147 degrees and noodles at 57 degrees, as well as flaking paint, among other issues that led to the score. .

The Health Department’s report noted at the restaurant that employees were eating or drinking in inappropriate areas, food containers were being sanitized or kept at the correct temperature and ice warehouses were not being properly cleaned.

Employees say uncleaned ice machines and basic maintenance of bathrooms where floor tiles were broken also led to this low score. WDHN contacted management; we have not yet heard back from them but will update our article if they provide additional information.

WDHN also has the latest restaurant inspection reports for 40 other Houston County restaurants and food establishments. All were inspected between June 10 and 14.

The state scores them on a 100-point scale, with points deducted for each violation. The overall score determines the reinspection schedule and the use of enforcement measures.

Here are the results of the latest inspections, conducted June 10-14 in Houston County:

Alabama Department of Public Health environmental staff within the county health departments and the Division of Food, Dairy and Lodging are responsible for inspecting and regulating restaurants and other food service establishments in Alabama. County health departments enforce rules for restaurants, grocery stores and convenience stores.

Food service establishments generally must be inspected at least three times a year. Convenience stores can only be inspected once a year, depending on the type of food sold.

You can see more food and accommodation inspection reports here.