Best and Worst Restaurant Inspection Reports in the Chattanooga Area for the Week Ending July 2, 2024

By HERE News

This report provides the restaurant inspection results for the week ending July 2, 2024, in the Chattanooga area. It includes the results from Hamilton County, Catoosa County and Walker County health departments, who grade businesses on a 100-point scale.
Scores below 70 require corrective action and restaurants are reinspected if they fail to meet critical standards. However, it’s noteworthy to mention that these scores are the original and do not reflect on-the-spot changes, which occasionally may lead to upward adjustments.

Detailed Scores for the Week Ending July 2, 2024

The good news is that for this particular week, there were no failures reported. The inspection results display a widespread from a low of 77 up to a perfect score of 100. Here are some of the notable scores:

• Taqueria el Paraiso scored 77.
• Little Caesars followed with an inspection score of 90.
• The lowest score in LaFayette Health Care landed at 91 points.
• The Cheesecake Factory and several other establishments including, Dunkin Donuts, and Jack’s each scored 92 points.
• A group of restaurants including McDonald’s and Moe’s Southwest Grill each received a score of 95 while Taqueria Jalisco earned a score of 96.
• High scoring establishments included Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse and Texas Roadhouse (Bar) both at 99 points.
• Several establishments scored a perfect 100 amongst these were AMC Battlefield 10, The Canopy at Boynton Ridge, Firehouse Subs, and P.F. Chang’s China Bistro.

From Low to High: A Broad Spectrum of Scores

While it’s encouraging to see restaurants, food trucks, and other dining establishments taking food safety seriously, there is still room for improvement. Non-compliance poses not just a risk to the business but also to the health and safety of their customers.

Every restaurant has a responsibility to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Consistently low scores can affect the overall confidence consumers have in a business, leading to potential drops in patrons.

On the other hand, businesses that receive consistently high scores demonstrate a strong commitment to cleanliness, safe food handling practices and overall, excellent customer service. They set a positive example for other establishments to follow, contributing to the overall quality of the dining scene in Chattanooga.

Overall, these restaurant inspection reports offer a means for consumers to make informed choices about where they eat, and for restaurants to demonstrate their commitment to quality, cleanliness, and customer safety.