Well, about every three months, the report is released for restaurants and lodging establishments.

As a fan of our fine restaurants, the one thing that truly disturbs me is a "roach infestation" or a "rodent infestation" for that matter.

I am the one that is contacted every couple of months with new information directly from the Alabama Department of Public Health.

This time, in addition to looking at the places with a roach problem, we will ALSO highlight some of the places in West Alabama with the BEST and HIGHEST health scores.

Get our free mobile app

NOW, LET ME BE CLEAR....

THIS REPORT FOCUSES ON THE WORST VIOLATIONS, SOLELY, IN MY OPINION. FOR ME, THAT IS THE COCKROACH INFESTATION.

Again, this list covers West Alabama and several OTHER cities across the state that you might live in or travel to in the state of Alabama.

Another quick point in the effort of full transparency.

I am a frequent customer of several restaurants on the list for "infestation", but I must put personal bias aside and report the information as is.

Due to the fact that every single time I issue this report, I get inundated with calls from restaurant owners that are angry that they were included in the report.

Well, I do not write this information on the business and their health score. I simply pass the information on to you and your friends and family

I believe in the right to know what is going on behind closed doors at businesses we spend our hard-earned money.

So, once again, please understand this warning below:

NOT ALL OF THE PLACES OF BUSINESS ON THIS LIST HAD ROACHES or A ROACH INFESTATION. SOME RESTAURANTS WERE CITED FOR OTHER REASONS. PLEASE READ THESE LISTS VERY, VERY CAREFULLY. THE REPORTER, DC DANIEL, IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY READERS WHO MAY NOT READ THE LISTS CORRECTLY, COMPLETELY OR COMPETENTLY.

One positive for the restaurant industry of West Alabama?

When looking at the entire state of Alabama, only a few places in West Alabama made either of the lists in the most recent report.

Now that everyone is on the same page, let's get into the May 2023 report.

Below is a list of some food establishments and lodging facilities that have been chosen to highlight.  All of the inspections were done in the last 60-90 days. The "ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS" are also listed and according to the health dept., these are typically corrected so the establishment can reopen within a few hours or a couple of days.

To see the full health department list of scores for any/all counties, CLICK HERE

For the full list of closings by the ADPH, CLICK HERE

We will begin with an interesting report on the legendary Tuscaloosa landmark lodging facility, MOON WINX LODGE

Moon Winx
3410 University Blvd. East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
3/16/2023
Purpose: Insanitary conditions, namely rodent, roach, and flea infestation

It is interesting that the report is dated March 16th, just around the time of the much-talked about closing of the well-known business.

WE CONTINUE WITH THE RESTAURANTS THAT WERE CLOSED FOR ROACH AND/OR RODENT ISSUES:

Subway #27062 - Walmart
1501 Skyland Boulevard East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
05/04/2023
Purpose: Roach infestation

Pho Sizzle
5880 Trussville Crossing Boulevard #100
Birmingham, AL 35235
Purpose: Roach infestation

Sawmeal Restaurant
6880 Highway 5 South
Brent, AL 35034
Purpose: Rodent infestation

Kwik Mart
2949 Forbes Drive
Montgomery, AL 36110
05/08/2023
Purpose: Roach infestation

Dollar General
901 South Broad Street
Mobile, AL 36603
Purpose: Rodent Infestation

Powell's Grocery
52825 State Highway 59
Stockton, AL 36579
Purpose: Rodent infestation

Dollar General
5029 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
02/10/2023
Purpose: Rodent Infestation

Let's also look at some businesses with some of the best health scores in Tuscaloosa County:

PUBLIX stores in Tuscaloosa County- Nearly every location of Publix in the area had great scores in the high 90's

PIGGLY WIGGLY stores in Tuscaloosa County-The "Pig" also had fantastic health scores across the board

MICROTEL INN/1417 Veterans Memorial Pkwy in Tuscaloosa- The business scored a 99 health score

HOUNDSTOOTH BBQ/9770 Hwy 69 S in Tuscaloosa had a big 100 health score

DCH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER MAIN KITCHEN/809 University Blvd E in Tuscaloosa had a great 96 health score and the DCH OPC in Tuscaloosa had a 99.

So, we wanted to spotlight some of the best local businesses with great health scores in addition to the places that were closed due to poor scores.

 

Looking For an Amazing Job? Here are Alabama’s Largest Employers

Most Dangerous Alabama Animals That Could Kill You

We Deserve a Long John Silver’s in Tuscaloosa

More From Tuscaloosa Thread