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Lowest Scores:
Noodles Asian Bistro
7850 Poplar Avenue, Suite #30 Memphis, TN 38138
Score: 77
Violations include: Moldy lemon inside Coca-Cola cooler; black build-up on ice dispenser and drink nozzles; package of edamame touching noodles; prep coolers are not maintaining 41 degrees; uncovered chips and dry noodles under rice warmer; uncovered food in reach in the cooler next to the rice cookers; grease build-up present on venthood; food build-up on sink, rice warmers, hot holding wells, and fryers; chemicals stored on floor under dishwasher; and wiping cloths improperly stored on cooking line. Full report
Dixie Queen
3141 Austin Peay Hwy. Memphis, TN 38128
Score: 77
Violations include: Male employee with very long hair preparing food without hair restraint; inoperable prep cooler; dirty soda dispenser nozzles, dirty cabinet handles, and dirty kitchen equipment; foul odor coming from floor drain; uncovered flour inside storage cabinets; dirty tongs stored inside hand sink; female employee wearing a nose ring; single service cups stored on floor; damaged ceiling near back exit door from rain water on roof; and dirty floor, walls, ceiling, and venthood. Full report
Perkins American Food Co.
3455 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN 38111
Score: 79
Violations include: Gnats present; uncovered food; dishes are not covered or face down to prevent contamination; cutting boards are discolored and have excess indentations present; microwaves have chipping present; residue in ovens; water is collected and excessive frost is present in cooler; hot water does not work in women’s restroom; residue is present on toilet seats in women’s restroom; men’s soap dispencer is broken; residue is present on floor tiles under equipment, venthood, and light covers; and dumpster’s plug is missing. Full report
Number One Chinese Kitchen
1219 Getwell Road Memphis, TN 38111
Score: 83
Violations include: Flies in the kitchen area; a box of chicken sitting on the floor in the kitchen; uncovered cookies sitting on a storage shelf; improper labeling of food bins in the walk-in refrigerator; employees not wearing hair restraints; cups for dipping sitting in the flour and sugar bins; utensils sitting all over the kitchen equipment; cutting boards are stained and bruised; kitchen very dirty and equipment needs cleaning; grease build-ip on venthood; stained light fixtures; and dirty vents. Full report
One & Only BBQ
1779 Kirby Parkway, Suite #1A Memphis, TN 38138
Score: 84
Violations include: Raw chicken stored touching metal pans of baked beans; pink build-up in the ice machine; soup containers used as scoops in dry rub containers; and dust build-up is present around the ceiling vent. Full report
Jason’s Deli
3473 Poplar Ave., Suite #102 Memphis, TN 38111
Score: 85
Violations include: Pink and black slime inside the ice machine; gnats present; uncovered food; walk-in freezers do not properly close; food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler; excessive residue in the bread oven; discolored cutting boards; and water is collected on the floors. Full report
Memphis Whistle Restaurant
2299 Young Avenue Memphis, TN 38104
Score: 85
Violations include: Excessive gnats in the kitchen; dirty refrigerator; deep grooves in cutting boards; walls and ceiling need to be deep cleaned; excessive clutter found throughout the kitchen space; and no dates on food items in the reach-in coolers. Full report
100s
Chickasaw Men’s Grill, 3395 Galloway Avenue, Memphis, TN 38122
Brendalay Grill Restaurant, 6259 Quintard Street, Arlington, TN 38002
Club Windward, 3740 Canada Road, Arlington, TN 38002
Ancient Grounds Coffee Shop, 2000 Prentiss Place, Memphis, TN 38112