Food Inspection Results Reveal Chattanooga’s Eateries: Who’s Sizzlin’ and Who’s Fizzling?

Food Inspection Results: What’s Cookin’ in Chattanooga This Week

Hey there, Chattanooga! It’s that time again when we check in on our local eateries to see how they’re doing with their food safety practices. The Hamilton, Catoosa, and Walker County health departments hit the streets every six months to inspect food service joints, grading them on a 100-point scale. If an establishment doesn’t hit the mark, they’re back for a reinspect! So, let’s dive into the latest scores from the week ending November 12, 2024, and see who’s sizzlin’ and who’s fizzling.

Scores Below 90 – A Little Extra Care Needed

• Bojangles – 81 (2051 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe)
  This popular fast-food spot was flagged for having uncovered food in a malfunctioning cooler. Additionally, the ice machine and drink nozzles were less than spotless, and some liquid egg was stored improperly. For clarity, there also weren’t any time logs for items on the prep line. Let’s hope they take quick action to turn that score around!
• Yummy Thai – 87 (200 Manufacturers Road, Suite 101)
  Yummy Thai is going to need a little more than just delicious dishes to keep their numbers up. Their dish machine was dispensing sanitizer at low levels, and food wasn’t stored at the right height. Plus, they had some dirty ventilation filters hanging around. Time for some spring cleaning, perhaps?
• Champy’s – 88 (6925 Lee Highway)
  This favorite spot had some fried chicken served below the correct temperature and was caught without sanitizer at their triple sink. Storing ice scoops on the ice machine and using cardboard to line the area? Yikes! They’re going to have to step up their game!
• The Big Chill & Grill – 89 (103 Cherokee Blvd., Suite 1A)
• Sonic – 89 (6915 Shallowford Road)

Scores Over 90 – Good Job!

Don’t worry—there are plenty of local gems that are keeping their scores high! Here are a few places you can visit without a second thought:

• Champy’s (another location) – 93 (6515 Ringgold Road)
• The Flaming Rooster – 93 (1900 Broad St., Suite B)
• Black Creek Club – 94 (4700 Cummings Cove Drive)
• Fully Involved Bistro (mobile) – 94 (7203 Sims Road)
• Hour Place – 95 (979 E. Third St.)
• Rumors – 95 (3884 Hixson Pike)
• Scottie B’s – 95 (1814 E. Main St.)

The Cream of the Crop – 100 Score Winners!

Drumroll, please! Here’s the list of shining stars who scored a perfect 100!

• AFC Sushi at Erlanger – 975 E. Third St.
• Amigo’s Mexican Restaurant – 6830 Flamingo Lane
• Auntie’s Deli – 3234 Wilcox Blvd.
• Barnyard Grill (base and mobile) – 30 Hickory Circle, Rossville
• Chick-fil-A Express – 975 E. Third St.
• The Cottage – 467 Longhollow Road, Chickamauga
• Jimmy John’s – 1785 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe
• Lois’s Restaurant – 3013 Dodson Ave.
• Starbucks – 975 E. Third St.
• Uptown Reload – 2407 Glass St.

And let’s not forget to give a shoutout to the amazing Council for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services at 207 Spears Ave, which also scored an impressive 99!

Final Thoughts

As always, it’s important to stay informed about where we eat. When you’re enjoying that delicious meal, remember to ask about their cleanliness practices! And if you spot anything amiss during your dining experiences, do not hesitate to reach out. For health-related complaints, you can contact:

• Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department: 423-209-8110
• Catoosa County Health Department: 706-406-2030
• Walker County Health Department: 706-639-2574

Happy dining, Chattanooga! Let’s keep our local food scene thriving and safe!