The Limestone County Health Department released the latest health inspection scores for food and lodging establishments inspected May 12-16, 2025
The scores, based on a 100-point scale, reflect the compliance of these establishments with food safety and hygiene regulations. ONE site had a perfect score!
Here’s a breakdown of the establishments by their inspection scores. Critical violations are below.
LOWEST SCORE 85
Logan's Roadhouse II, LLC
- 16132 Athens Limestone, Athens
- Inspected: 5/16/2025
- Score: 80
SCORES 85–89
- Fins Up Limited Liability Company
- 110 W Green Street Suite, Athens
- Inspected: 5/15/2025
- Score: 85
Sprint Mart #2309
- 17933 US Highway 72, Athens
- Inspected: 5/15/2025
- Score: 85
La Perla De Oriente Restaurant
- 305 W. Lee, Athens
- Inspected: 5/15/2025
- Score: 88
SCORES 90–95
Steak-Out
- 1106 S. Jefferson St., Athens
- Inspected: 5/12/2025
- Score: 91
Waffle House #740
- 1507 Hwy. 72 E., Athens
- Inspected: 5/12/2025
- Score: 91
McDonald's - 31 N
- 103 Hwy. 31 N., Athens
- Inspected: 5/14/2025
- Score: 91
Athens Intermediate School
- 1916 U S Hwy. 72 W., Athens
- Inspected: 5/12/2025
- Score: 92
Burchel's KFC Inc.
- 205 Hwy 72 West, Athens
- Inspected: 5/12/2025
- Score: 92
Smoothie King
- 1260 US Highway 72 E. S, Athens
- Inspected: 5/13/2025
- Score: 92
McDonald's - 72 E
- 1529 Hwy. 72 E., Athens
- Inspected: 5/12/2025
- Score: 93
Athens Bible School
- 700 US Hwy 31 N, Athens
- Inspected: 5/13/2025
- Score: 93
Uncle Bud's Mini Mart
- 20024 Hwy 127, Athens
- Inspected: 5/16/2025
- Score: 93
Scooters Coffee #899
- 603 US Hwy 72 W., Athens
- Inspected: 5/12/2025
- Score: 95
Tanner High School
- 12060 Sommers Rd., Tanner
- Inspected: 5/12/2025
- Score: 95
Dubs Burgers
- 402 S. Jefferson St., Athens
- Inspected: 5/15/2025
- Score: 95
SCORES 96–99
Frida's Cantina & Grill - Mobile #1
- 10871 County Line Rd, Suite, Madison
- Inspected: 5/12/2025
- Score: 96
Whitt's Barbecue 1-A, Inc.
- 525 S Marion St., Athens
- Inspected: 5/13/2025
- Score: 96
West Limestone High School
- 10945 School House Rd., Lester
- Inspected: 5/14/2025
- Score: 96
K-May Donuts
- 1102-B Hwy 72 E., Athens
- Inspected: 5/16/2025
- Score: 96
Athens Middle School
- 100 Highway 31 N, Athens
- Inspected: 5/12/2025
- Score: 97
Coffee Off The Square
- 110 Green St, Suite D, Athens
- Inspected: 5/13/2025
- Score: 97
Julian Newman Elementary
- 601 Clinton St. South, Athens
- Inspected: 5/13/2025
- Score: 97
Athens High School
- 655 US Highway 31 North, Athens
- Inspected: 5/12/2025
- Score: 98
Russell Stover Chocolates LLC
- 1699 Hwy. 72 E., Athens
- Inspected: 5/13/2025
- Score: 98
Elkmont Elementary School
- 25511 Hwy 127, Elkmont
- Inspected: 5/14/2025
- Score: 98
Elkmont High School
- 25630 Evans St., Elkmont
- Inspected: 5/14/2025
- Score: 98
Kid's Journey Child Development, Inc.
- 1105 Annie Ruth Jamar St., Athens
- Inspected: 5/14/2025
- Score: 98
Home2 Suites
- 15763 Braly Blvd., Athens
- Inspected: 5/14/2025
- Score: 98
Sugar Creek Elementary School
- 26595 Salem Minor Hill Rd, Lester
- Inspected: 5/14/2025
- Score: 98
Tacos On The Go Mobile
- 1000 N. Jefferson St., Athens
- Inspected: 5/14/2025
- Score: 98
Circle K Store Inc
- 271 U.S. Hwy 31N, Athens
- Inspected: 5/15/2025
- Score: 98
Athens Elementary School
- 515 N. Madison Street, Athens
- Inspected: 5/12/2025
- Score: 99
PERFECT SCORES (100)
East Limestone High School
- 15461 East Limestone Rd., Athens
- Inspected: 5/15/2025
- Score: 100
CRITICAL ITEMS
Frida's Cantina & Grill - Mobile
- 10871 County Line, Madison
- Inspected: 5/12/2025
- Handsink faucet removed from handwashing sink.
- 5/20/25: Faucet replaced and hot water reached 115°F. Abated
Athens Bible School
- 700 US Hwy 31 N, Athens
- Inspected: 5/13/2025
- Ice machine had black substance. Corrected on site
Fins Up Limited Liability Company
- 110 W Green Street, Athens
- Inspected: 5/15/2025
- Items in refrigeration: chicken 48°F, fish 48°F, beef 48°F, rice 50°F
- 5/19/25: Chicken 40°F, beef 37°F, fish 40°F; no rice available. Abated
- Soda nozzles had black residue. Corrected on site
La Perla De Oriente Restaurant
- 305 W. Lee, Athens
- Inspected: 5/15/2025
- Beans and cheese held on prep table at 77°F
- 5/19/25: Held next to stove at 82°F. NOIS issued
- Ready-to-eat foods held past 7 days in refrigeration
- 5/19/25: No evidence found. Abated
Steak-Out
- 1106 S. Jefferson St., Athens
- Inspected: 5/12/2025
- Several dented cans found in storage. Corrected on site
Uncle Bud's Mini Mart
- 20024 Hwy 127, Athens
- Inspected: 5/16/2025
- Hose from portable ice machine sitting in water. Corrected on site
Athens Intermediate School
- 1916 U.S. Hwy 72, Athens
- Inspected: 5/12/2025
- Four or more dented or rusting cans; two rusted through and leaking. Corrected on site
Logan's Roadhouse II, LLC
- 16132 Athens Limestone, Athens
- Inspected: 5/16/2025
- Two damaged fry baskets, damaged spatula, knife with broken tip
- Pre-cooked, cooled ribs and chicken wings held over 7 days
- Sour cream, tomato, butter held at 45–49°F
McDonald's - 31 N
- 103 Hwy. 31 N, Athens
- Inspected: 5/14/2025
- Mold found in ice machine around chute
Scooters Coffee #899
- 603 US Hwy 72 W, Athens
- Inspected: 5/12/2025
- Whipping cream at 51°F
- 5/16/25: Whipping cream and milk at 38–40°F. Abated
Smoothie King
- 1260 US Highway 72 E., Athens
- Inspected: 5/13/2025
- Sanitizer at 0ppm due to using 113°F water instead of required 75°F
- 5/16/25: Sanitizer at 200ppm quat. Abated
Sprint Mart #2309
- 17933 US Highway 72, Athens
- Inspected: 5/15/2025
- Chicken, salads, cheese, pork held at 45–49°F — Condemnation order issued
- Damaged grease skimmer; two knives with broken tips
Waffle House #740
- 1507 Hwy. 72 E., Athens
- Inspected: 5/12/2025
- No sink reached over 70°F on arrival; after 40 minutes water reached 100°F
