Jefferson County inspects Birmingham restaurants on a 100-point scale. See the latest scores, how scoring works and where to search. Food protection: 205-930-1260.
Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. This page is refreshed as new scores are posted. Scores come from the Jefferson County Department of Health’s Food Service Scores list; method notes from JCDH’s food protection page and the Alabama Department of Public Health.
Restaurants, grocery delis, coffee shops, food trucks and other places that serve food in Birmingham are inspected by the Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH), not the city. JCDH says it regulates more than 4,000 food establishments countywide.
Who to call
- Food safety complaints and questions: JCDH food protection, 205-930-1260
- JCDH programs line: 205-933-9110
- Look up a score: JCDH Food Service Scores
- Statewide database: Alabama food establishment scores
How scoring works
- The scale: a scored inspection grades the business on a 100-point scale, with points deducted for each violation, according to JCDH and the state.
- Two kinds of inspection: JCDH runs scored inspections and alternative, unscored inspections through the year. Only the scored ones appear on its list.
- How often: food service establishments are generally required to be inspected at least three times a year, depending on the food they prepare, the state says.
- The rules: JCDH enforces the Alabama State Board of Health’s food establishment sanitation rules, which adopt most of the 2013 FDA Food Code, plus some rules that apply only in Jefferson County.
- The posted report: inspection reports and permits must be posted in plain view inside the business.
A score is a snapshot of one visit. A business can correct a problem the same day, and a later inspection can score higher or lower. A lower score does not by itself mean a business was closed or that anyone became ill.
Latest scores with a Birmingham address
These are the scored inspections on JCDH’s list, as posted Oct. 17, for businesses whose address reads “Birmingham.” The list covers inspections from Oct. 12 to 15. A Birmingham mailing address does not always mean the business is inside the city limits; ZIP codes such as 35209 and 35244 reach into neighboring cities.
| Business | Address | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef Chef Catering | 7753 1st Ave. S., 35206 | 100 | Oct. 15 |
| Sus Brunch | 2 Metroplex Drive, 35209 | 100 | Oct. 15 |
| Gatos & Beans Cat Cafe | 4348 3rd Court S., 35222 | 99 | Oct. 15 |
| Big Spoon Creamery | 4000 3rd Ave. S., 35222 | 99 | Oct. 15 |
| Punch Love Coffee | 4000 3rd Ave. S., 35222 | 99 | Oct. 15 |
| The Fresh Market Deli | 549 Brookwood Village, 35209 | 90 | Oct. 15 |
| Triple S Food Store | 1001 Lomb Ave. SW, 35211 | 88 | Oct. 14 |
| Best Convenience Store | 1744 Pearson Ave. SW, 35211 | 88 | Oct. 14 |
| Snug Mug Coffee Co. | 2341 John Hawkins Parkway, 35244 | 100 | Oct. 13 |
| Bama Health Foods | 1923 Bessemer Road, 35208 | 98 | Oct. 13 |
| 1st Avenue Citgo Deli | 4356 1st Ave. N., 35222 | 98 | Oct. 13 |
| Brookside BP Deli | 2151 Cherry Ave., 35214 | 97 | Oct. 13 |
| Diversicare of Riverchase | 2500 River Haven Drive, 35244 | 94 | Oct. 13 |
| The Goose | 4100 4th Ave. S., 35222 | 93 | Oct. 13 |
| Hotspot | 1316 Bessemer Super Road, 35208 | 92 | Oct. 13 |
| Billy’s Bar & Grill | 4520 Overton Road, 35210 | 90 | Oct. 12 |
Sixteen of the 50 inspections on the list carried a Birmingham address. Their scores ranged from 88 to 100.
How to search
JCDH’s list shows the most recent scored inspections first and can be browsed by the first letter of a business name. Each entry gives the permit number, score, name, address, inspection date and whether the business is smoke free. Names appear as the business is permitted, which may differ from its sign.
Food trucks, events and cottage food
JCDH also permits mobile food units and temporary food service at events, and it publishes rules for cottage food vendors, on its food protection page.
What this means for you
- Check a score before a big order or event, and look for the posted report at the door.
- Report a food safety concern to JCDH at 205-930-1260, not the city.
- Read the date: a score reflects one visit.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I look up restaurant inspection scores in Birmingham?
On the Jefferson County Department of Health’s Food Service Scores list, which shows the most recent scored inspections and lets you browse by the first letter of a business name.
How are restaurant inspections scored in Alabama?
On a 100-point scale, with points deducted for each violation. Inspection reports and permits must be posted where customers can see them, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health.
How often are restaurants inspected in Jefferson County?
Food service establishments are generally required to be inspected at least three times a year, depending on the type of food prepared, the state says. JCDH runs both scored and unscored inspections.
How do I report a problem at a Birmingham restaurant?
Call the Jefferson County Department of Health’s food protection program at 205-930-1260.
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