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Golden Temple, Eugene’s Hot Chicken, Savage’s Bakery, earn 95+ food service scores in May
Several Birmingham-area restaurants, including Golden Temple, Filter Coffee Parlor and IKKO Japanese Ramen Sushi in the Five Points Neighborhood, Homewood’s Savage’s Bakery and the Cedar House in Tarrant received 95 and above on their food service scores this past May.
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 May? Here are some notable local establishments:
Golden Temple – 95
Birmingham’s first and longest running vegetarian restaurant, turns 50 this year. A legendary 5 Points South restaurant, Golden Temple is also a natural foods and clothing store. MUST TRY: Veggie quesadilla and smoothies.
Another Birmingham original, Savage’s, first opened on Highland Avenue way back in 1939. They moved to Mountain Brook’s Crestline neighborhood in 1947, finally settling in Homewood in the 1950s. A one-of-a- kind bakery, Savage’s is also a great place to have a sandwich with friends. MUST TRY: Meltaways.
Looking for a place to pick up an old-fashioned omelets for breakfast or a meat and three for lunch? Try the Cedar House Cafeteria in Tarrant, located on Pinson Valley Highway. Enjoy the food and the atmosphere. I especially enjoy the historical photos on the walls. MUST TRY: Beef tips and rice
Rest of the Honor Roll
Naughty But Nice Kettle Corn – 100
Bama Hot Dogs – 95
Red Bike Coffee – 99
American Deli (Bessemer)- 96
Tasty Jamaica Wings and Things – 95
IKKO Japanese Ramen and Sushi – 95
Biscuit Love (Cahaba Heights) – 95
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken – 98
The Standard – 95
Neighbors Pies – 97
Birmingham Wings and Waffles – 98
Mr. Chen’s Authentic Chinese Restaurant – 96
Filter Coffee Parlor – 97
Eugene’s Hot Chicken – 96
Robert’s Cuisine – 96
Alpha Charlie Grill – 97
Munchies on 5th – 95
Full Moon BBQ in Fultondale – 95
Cannella Gelato Cafe – 100
Ashley Mac’s – 96
River Fish Market and Seafood Shack – 96
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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