14 Jefferson County restaurants fail health inspections in September
Fourteen food establishments in Jefferson County failed health inspections during September after receiving scores below 85. Yasmins Food Mart in Fairfield recorded the lowest failing mark with a score of 73. Violations noted during the inspections included severe sanitation failures such as dead roaches and spoiled chicken. The Jefferson County Department of Health released the failing inspection reports, identifying local eateries that did not meet satisfactory compliance standards for the month. Health officials continue to monitor food service facilities across the county to enforce safety regulations and protect public health.
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- ✓ Fourteen food establishments in Jefferson County failed September health inspections with scores below 85.
- ✓ Yasmins Food Mart in Fairfield recorded the lowest failing score at 73.
- ✓ September inspections uncovered severe violations including dead roaches and spoiled chicken.
What changed
The Jefferson County Department of Health released its monthly inspection records, officially documenting the 14 restaurant failures for September.
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14 Jefferson County Restaurants Fail September Health Inspections
Fourteen food establishments in Jefferson County failed health inspections during September after receiving scores below 85. Yasmins Food Mart in Fairfield recorded the lowest failing mark with a score of 73. Violations noted during the inspections included severe sanitation failures such as dead roaches and spoiled chicken. The Jefferson County Department of Health released the failing inspection reports, identifying local eateries that did not meet satisfactory compliance standards for the month. Health officials continue to monitor food service facilities across the county to enforce safety regulations and protect public health.
Why it matters
Routine health inspections are critical for identifying sanitary violations and preventing foodborne illnesses in commercial kitchens. Scores below 85 indicate that an establishment has failed to meet the required compliance standards set by local health authorities. Public disclosure of these reports allows consumers to review safety records and holds restaurant operators accountable for maintaining proper hygiene.
What is confirmed
- Fourteen food establishments in Jefferson County failed September health inspections with scores below 85.
- Yasmins Food Mart in Fairfield recorded the lowest failing score at 73.
- September inspections uncovered severe violations including dead roaches and spoiled chicken.
What to watch next
- Follow-up re-inspections by the Jefferson County Department of Health to verify whether the failing restaurants have corrected their violations.
- Public release of subsequent weekly or monthly food service inspection scores by the health department.
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- WBRC 6 News — 14 Jefferson County restaurants fail health inspections in September
- AL.com — Dead roaches, spoiled chicken: Jefferson County’s worst September 2026 health inspections
- Leader Publications — Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Sept. 20
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- www.ucook.org — 14 Jefferson County restaurants fail health inspections in ...
- www.jcdh.org — Jefferson County Department of Health
- www.myleaderpaper.com — Health Department food inspections for week of Sept. 20 ...
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