Pizza Grace, Bottega, Ted’s Restaurant, Sol Y Luna earn 95+ food service scores in February
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Several Birmingham-area restaurants—including two James Beard Award semi-finalists Pizza Grace and Bottega —received 95 and above on their food service scores this past February.
Since 2018, Bham Now has reported the Jefferson County Department of Health restaurant food service scores each month. Over 100 local establishments that handle and serve food are inspected monthly by the health department, including:
- Restaurants
- Schools
- Nursing homes,
- Daycare centers
- Hospitals
- Grocery stores
- Concession stands
Food service inspection scores are updated regularly on the Jefferson County Department of Health website.
Featured Restaurants
Who made the local restaurant honor roll in February? Here are some notable local establishments:
Pizza Grace – 100
2023 is only two months old, and already Pizza Grace on Morris Avenue has made the James Beard Semi-finalist list for best new restaurant in the U.S. and they scored a 100 on their health department inspection! Only a block from Bham Now’s office, we have held several all-staff parties there. If you are looking for great service and one of a kind pizzas and salads, Pizza grace is the place for you.
Bottega – 98
Another one of Birmingham’s 2023 James Beard Semi-finalists, Bottega re-opened its newly renovated fine dining room this past December. It is no surprise to see the restaurant nominated for Best Hospitality by the James Beard judges.
And of course, we can’t wait for Highlands Bar and Grill, the 2018 James Beard “Most Outstanding Restaurant” award-winner to re-open in Spring 2023.
Ted’s Restaurant – 98
Looking for a classic “meat & three” near UAB? Try Ted’s on 328 12th Street South for lunch. And don’t forget Ted’s serves brunch on Saturdays (beginning at 8AM), including some of the best omelettes in town. By the way, Ted turns 50 this year. Happy Birthday!
Sol Y Luna -95
Last month, Bham Now broke the news about the reopening of Cantina in West Homewood, this coming summer. In the meantime, don’t forget to visit its sister location, Sol Y Luna in Linn Parke— Birmingham’s original tapas restaurant.
Rest of the Honor Roll
- Trattoria Centrale – 96
- True Story Brewery – 95
- Pies & Pints – 97
- B+W Philly Steaks – 96
- Crab Barrack in Five Points – 97
- Brown Derby – 96
- Miss Myra’s BBQ – 98
- Avine – 99
- Post Office Pies (Avondale) – 97
- Dawsons Burger and Fries – 98
- Gato & Beans – 100
- Black Market Bar & Grill (5 Points) – 97
- Kourtney’s Hot Dogs Birmingham – 100
- Flying Biscuit – 95
- Barbeque and Biryani – 95
- Red or White – 96
- Jake’s Soul Food Cafe – 96
- Rougaroux -98
- Dave’s Pizza – 95
- Green Acres Cafe (4th Ave.) – 96
- June Cafe – 100
- American Ranch House – 97
- Blueroot – 97
- Los Amigos – 97
- Umami – 95
- Hattie B’s Chicken – 97
- Frothy Monkey Birmingham – 99
- Social Taco – 98
Learn More
Visit Jefferson County Department of Health’s Food Service website for the latest scores. Food service inspections help keep us all safe. Bookmark the page and stay tuned for our monthly 95+ stories.
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