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Dead roaches, spoiled chicken: Jefferson County’s worst September 2026 health inspections
AL.com • • business
Key Points:
- In September, 14 food establishments in Jefferson County received failing health inspection scores, with infractions including dead roaches, live gnats, mold, grime, improper food temperatures, and lack of food safety training.
- Notable violations included a food mart storing nine-month-old chicken and moldy cake mix, a restaurant with black residue in a soda gun nozzle, and multiple establishments lacking proper food safety documentation.
- Establishments scoring below 85 must be re-inspected within 60 days, while those scoring 60 or lower must cease operations immediately until issues are resolved.
- Several businesses scored between 73 and 84, with common issues such as improper food temperatures, unsanitary equipment, chemical storage violations, and missing food safety certifications.
- The Jefferson County Department of Health continues to enforce strict guidelines to ensure food safety, with some establishments improving scores upon re-inspection, such as American Deli, which improved from 80 to 92.
