Limestone County weekly food/lodging establishment ratings from the Limestone County Health Department for the week January 27-31. The report includes critical items history.

The Village Mart, 21651 AL Hwy 99, Athens- 81

– Dented cans- discarded by management

– No soap available to wash hands. Soap refilled by the end of the inspection 

The Southern Table Inc.- 105 N. Jefferson Street, Athens- 82

– No chemical sanitizer present in the dish machine. Corrected by management to 100 ppm chlorine by the end of the inspection

– Establishment had 2 knives with chipped tips and a cracked container with food in it- discarded by management

– Establishment had items in 2 hand sinks. A third sink did not have paper towels available- corrected by management 

Marathon Mini Mart (Hines & 72)- 1200 Hwy 72 West, Athens- 86

– Cleanability/usability- food probe thermometer probe damaged

– Follow up, new probe thermometers available- abated

– Ice machine with mold; damaged knives in use

– Follow up, knives replaced but ice machine not cleaned- NOIS issued 

La Perla De Oriente Restaurant- 305 W. Lee, Athens- 87

– Cheese and beans held on prep at 80 degrees

– Follow up, establishment uses time as a public health control for the cheese and beans- abated

– Cooked food held past 7 days- discarded by management 

Jersey Mike’s Subs- 197 US Hwy 31 Suite B, Athens- 88

– The use of the hand sink was blocked by kitchen equipment. Removed by management

– Lettuce and tomato held in refrigeration at 48 degrees

– Follow up, lettuce and tomato held at 39 degrees- abated 

Jack’s #220- 307 US Hwy 31, Athens- 90

– Food debris found on items in clean storage. A food lid was found in disrepair while in use. The lid was discarded and the pans were rewashed 

Lucy’s BARge- 6124 Bay Village Drive, Athens- 90

– Mold in ice machine 

Pizza Hut #38296- 259 French Farms Blvd., Athens- 92

– Employees present did not have a signed sick policy. Manager had employees read and sign sick policy during inspection- abated 

La Finka Mexican Restaurant Inc.- 171 US Hwy 31, Athens- 92

– Debris found on food contact surfaces. Items rewashed and sanitized

– Dish machine did not have any concentration of sanitizer. Items in dish machine 0ppm chlorine. Management repaired the machine by the end of the inspection 

Whitt’s Barbecue 1-A, Inc.- 525 S. Marion Street, Athens- 93

– Slaw and potato salad held in refrigeration between 45-47 degrees

– Follow up, slaw and potato salad held at 39 degrees- abated 

K-May Donuts- 1102-B Hwy 72 E, Athens- 93

– Pepto Bismol stored in refrigeration with customer food. Removed by management 

Uncle Bud’s Mini Mart- 20024 Hwy 127, Athens- 93

– Two sliced meats held in refrigeration with white and yellow spots on them- discarded 

CS Family Hospitality LLC dba Li’l Mazarra’s- 102 E. Washington Street, Athens- 93

– Kitchen employee prepping onions with bae hands. Employee educated 

Limestone Legends Billiards LLC- 111 A. South Marion Street, Athens- 94

– The front hand sink was inoperable- corrected by management 

Applebees- 1331 Hwy 72, Athens- 95

Dubs Burgers- 402 S. Jefferson Street, Athens- 95

Starbucks Coffee Company #10248- 1286 Hwy 72, Athens- 95

Holiday Inn Express- 10074 Athens Limestone, Athens- 95

Athens Food Mart- 14035 Us Hwy 72, Athens- 95

The Village Pizza of Athens Inc.- 222 Market Street W, Athens- 95

Hometown Market Athens2 (deli)- 100 US Hwy 31, Athens- 95

Geezburger- 13951 Shaw Road, Athens- 96

Lucy’s Grill Mexican Restaurant- 6049 Bay Village Drive, Athens- 96

Alabama Nutrition- 307 W. Lee Street, Athens- 96

– Upon entry establishment did not have toilet paper in their restroom. Corrected by management by the end of inspection 

Hometown Market Athens 2 (meat) 100 US Hwy 31, Athens- 96

Coffee Off the Square- 110 Green Street Suite D, Athens- 97

First Baptist Weekday Early Education, 201 E. Hobbs Street, Athens- 97

Kam’s Food Mart- 1846 Brownsferry Road, Athens- 97

Louis Galaxy dba Pho Galaxy- 12090 County Line Road, Madison- 97

Wendy’s- Madison #515- 11300 County Line Road, Madison- 97

Taqueria El Cazador #5- 30030 Hwy 72 W, Madison- 97

Hometown Market Athens 2 (bakery)- 100 US Hwy 31, Athens- 97

Scoop & Slice Cafe Inc- 30029 Capshaw Road, Harvest- 98

East Limestone High School- 15261 East Limestone Road, Athens- 98

Publix Alabama, LLC #1790 (produce)- 165 Us Hwy 31 N, Athens- 98

Sander’s Street Station- HH-ALH- 700 W. Market Street, Athens- 99

The Leaf Cigar Emporium LLC- 12110 County Line Road, Madison- 100

Fairfield Inn and Suites- 21282 Athens Limestone, Athens- 100

Ramona J’s Express, LLC (mobile)- 22728 Pepper Road, Athens- 100

Taqueria Wl Cazador #5 @ LFM- 30030 Hwy 72 W, Madison- 100