Houston Co. Restaurant Ratings, NOT on the Menu (June 17-21) | WDHN

HOUSTON CO, Ala. (WDHN) — Let’s go out to eat, but what about the food? WDHN is reporting the latest round of inspections this week, but this time a Dothan hotel you may have stayed at will have to pass a follow-up inspection.

Click here to view WDHN’s previous report on the Department of Health’s findings.

The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites at 4090 Ross Clark Circle failed to meet the top level (85-100) during its inspection on 6/17/2024 by just one point, meaning it will need to pass a follow-up inspection in 60 days.

The inspector noted damaged ceilings in the laundry room, mold in the ice machines and water quality issues in the pool.

However, the kitchen at the Holiday Inn Express at the same address scored well at 93 on the same day.

WDHN also has the latest inspection reports for 29 other Houston County restaurants, hotels and other establishments. All were inspected between June 17 and 21.

The state gives them a score on a 100-point scale, deducting points 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 must generally be inspected at least three times a year. Convenience stores may only be inspected once a year, depending on the type of food sold.

You can see more food and accommodation inspection reports here.