Health department restaurant ratings

The Jefferson and Shelby County departments of health regularly inspect all establishments where food is prepared or sold for human consumption. These scored inspections were made without prior notification. Points are deducted on a scale of 1 to 5, with the higher numbers indicating more serious problems. The health departments consider 4 and 5-point violations as critical items requiring immediate action.

Church's Fried Chicken, 144 Southwest Sixth Ave. (82). Potentially hazardous food did not meet proper temperature requirements during cold holding (5 points); food contact surfaces not clean (5 points); non-food contact surfaces not clean (1 point); non-food contact surfaces not properly constructed (1 point); food equipment and utensils not properly washed and test strips not properly provided (1 point); wiping cloths not properly stored (1 point); leak on drain line on mop sink and hot water valve not in good repair on handsink (1 point); floors and ceiling not in good repair (2 points); lighting not properly provided (1 point).

Marino's Assoc. Food Store-Deli, 2415 Ave. E (82). Potentially hazardous food did not meet proper temperature requirements during hot holding (5 points); food contact surfaces not clean (5 points); thermometers not properly provided (1 point); food contamination not properly prevented during storage (1 point); drain cover for mop sink is not properly provided (1 point); disposable paper towels not properly provided at handsink (2 points); lids and doors to dumpster not properly closed (1 point); floors not clean (2 points).

Mudtown, 3144 Green Valley Road (84). Food contact surfaces not clean (5 points); presence of insects (4 points); food contamination not properly prevented during storage (1 point); wiping cloths not clean (1 point); soap and sanitary towels/ hand-drying devices not properly provided (2 points); floors not clean (2 points); lighting not properly shielded (1 point).

Omelet Shoppe, No. 124, 920 Allison Bonnett Memorial Drive, Hueytown (80). Potentially hazardous food did not meet proper temperature requirements during cold holding (5 points); food contact surfaces not clean (5 points); management should not allow second hand smoke in the food establishment (4 points); hair restraints not properly worn (1 point); thermometers not properly provided (1 point); in use, ice dispensing utensil not properly stored (1 point); drain trap at handsink in men's restroom not in good repair (1 point); soap and paper towels not properly provided at handsink (2 points).

Pizza Hut, No. 1768, 2211 Valley Road, Trussville (84). Potentially hazardous food did not meet proper temperature requirements during hold holding (5 points); food contact surfaces not clean (5 points); non-food contact surfaces not clean (1 point); hot water leak at mop sink (1 point); ceiling and attached equipment not clean (2 points); light shield not in good repair (1 point); current inspection score not properly posted (1 point).

Purple Onion, 1550 Montgomery Highway, Hoover, Suite P (74). Person in charge assigned not on premises at beginning of inspections (5 points); all food handlers did not provide proper proof of required food safety trainings (5 points); potentially hazardous food did not meet proper temperature requirements during cold holding (5 points); toxic items not properly labeled (4 points); food contamination not properly prevented during storage (1 point); in use, food dispensing utensils not properly stored (1 point); non-food contact surfaces not clean (1 point); non-food contact surfaces not properly constructed (1 point); lid not properly provided on Dumpster (1 point); floors not in good repair in walk-in cooler (2 points).

Snack Shack, 1200 North Ninth Ave., Bessemer (82). Employee did not properly stored personal drink (5 points); food handlers should provide proof of required food safety training (5 points); potentially hazardous food did not meet proper temperature requirements during cold holding (5 points); tops/lids not properly provided for waste containers stored outside of the building (1 point); outside premises not clean (1 point); ventilation hood did not meet proper requirements (1 point).