Health inspectors visited restaurants, schools and other food service sites across West Tennessee from Oct. 31 through Nov. 6, and most scored in the high 90s, according to inspection results published by WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News. One Obion County restaurant scored well below the rest.
In Madison County, every reported score was 95 or higher. Jackson Careers and Technology, Dumplins Bistro and Bakery, the McDonald's on North Highland Avenue, Gylden Bake House, the Upstairs Lounge and Jackson Country Club's lower level each earned a 100, as did Wingate/Hawthorn on a follow-up visit. Cold Stone Creamery on Vann Drive scored 99 on a follow-up, Leslie's Bakery scored 98, and RIFA on Airways Boulevard and Sakura Japanese Restaurant each scored 95 on follow-up inspections.
The lowest score of the week was in Obion County, where Scott's Grill in Union City received a 72 on a routine inspection. Blue Bank Resort FishHouse and Grill in Hornbeak scored 89. Other Obion County sites scored much higher, including Miso Hongry in Kenton and The Boathouse Restaurant at Southshore Resort in Samburg, both with 100.
Dyer County had the most inspections in the region. Squeals of Wheels, Roy Boy's Barbecue Mobile and Amazing Minds Daycare and Learning Center each scored 100, while Bad Bob's #1 and Pig-N-Out each scored 95.
Elsewhere, Jordan's BBQ and Catering in Atwood earned a 100 in Carroll County. In Benton County, Kettlebell Cookery in Camden scored 99 and Lin's Buffet scored 98 on a follow-up. The Graze Cafe in Selmer scored 97, and in Lake County, The Pit in Tiptonville earned a 100.
No food inspections were reported for the week in Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Gibson, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Henry or Weakley counties.
Inspection scores reflect conditions on the day of the visit. Restaurants with low scores typically receive a follow-up inspection to confirm problems have been corrected.
Sources: WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News