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Tennessee Health Departments Report Low Food Safety Scores for Local Restaurants in Memphis, Rutherford, and Williamson Counties

Tennessee health departments have released the latest food safety inspection scores for several counties, highlighting areas where local restaurants need to improve. In Memphis and Shelby County, Burger Prime received a high score of 83, while Captain Dā€™s Seafood Kitchen faced an imminent health hazard due to a lack of hot water, requiring a closure. The Cottage Restaurant earned a low score of 63, with inspectors noting a lack of cooling-down process and no posted permit. In Rutherford County, Bonchon received a 73, with inspectors citing eight violations including improper hot holding of chicken and an expired bucket of kimchi. In Williamson County, scores varied across popular chains. Five Guys Famous Burgers & Fries earned an 86, but faced issues with temperature-controlled tomatoes and a fly presence. Buca Di Beppo received a 91, but was noted for wet pans and an unlabeled chemical bottle. These scores help residents identify safe dining options and ensure that food service establishments maintain high standards of cleanliness and and safety.

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