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DeKalb County Health Department Releases Latest Food and Lodging Inspection Scores for August 29 through September 3
- The Weekly Ledger
- Sep 8
- 2 min read
By T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Public Safety - Area News
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The DeKalb County Health Department has released its most recent round of food and lodging inspection scores for the period of Aug. 29 through Sept. 3, 2025.
Health inspections are scored on a 100-point scale and reflect compliance with state food safety and sanitation standards. Establishments scoring below 85 are considered in need of significant improvement. Critical violations are noted when conditions pose an immediate risk to food safety.
Below is a breakdown of the latest inspections:
Scores Below 85
Wildflower Cafe
Address: 6007 Alabama Hwy. 117, Mentone
Date Inspected: Aug. 29, 2025
Score: 77
Critical Violations:
Toxic chemicals stored near food and clean dishes.
Cut tomatoes at 44°F and olives at 48°F (improper holding temperatures).
Multiple food items held past date-marking limits, including sauces and pasta.
Helena’s Mountain Market
Address: 6010 Alabama Hwy. 117, Mentone
Date Inspected: Aug. 29, 2025
Score: 80
Critical Violations: None reported.
Ider Food Mart Inc.
Address: 11309 Alabama Hwy. 75, Ider
Date Inspected: Aug. 29, 2025
Score: 80
Critical Violations: None reported.
Scores 85–89
Waffle House #998
Address: 1410 Glenn Blvd. SW, Fort Payne
Date Inspected: Sept. 2, 2025
Score: 87
Critical Violations:
Poisonous substances, including liquid ant bait and bug spray, stored on a food prep surface; ant bait leaking onto prep area.
Southern Harvest
Address: 1907 Scenic Drive East, Fort Payne
Date Inspected: Sept. 3, 2025
Score: 88
Critical Violations:
Small refrigerator holding food at 54°F (above safe range).
No certified food safety manager on duty.
Scores 90–95
Scooter’s Coffee #2484
Address: 314 East Main Street, Rainsville
Date Inspected: Sept. 2, 2025
Score: 93
Critical Violations:
No backflow preventer on exterior faucet; hose left connected.
Burger King #13212
Address: 323 Main Street West, Rainsville
Date Inspected: Sept. 2, 2025
Score: 95
Critical Violations: None reported.
Scores 96–99
Mater’s Pizza Pasta Emporium
Address: 107 Gault Avenue North, Fort Payne
Date Inspected: Sept. 3, 2025
Score: 97
Critical Violations: None reported.
Why It Matters:
Health inspection scores provide the public with transparency about food safety and hygiene practices in local restaurants and markets. While most establishments scored well this period, the report highlights areas where improvements are needed to ensure consumer safety.
The DeKalb County Health Department continues routine inspections to monitor compliance and address violations promptly.
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