Bamboo on 2nd, Ashley Mac’s, Chopt and more earned 95+ food service scores in January

Several Birmingham-area restaurants, including Bamboo on 2nd and Ashley Mac’s in downtown, Alpha Charlie, near the Birmingham Airport and Mr. Shawarma in Five Points South received 95 and above on their food service scores this past January.

Since 2018, Bham Now has reported the Jefferson County Department of Health restaurant food service scores each month. On average, 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 

Red Bike Coffee – 100

There are some places in town that are meant to be a coffee shop. When Red Bike Coffee moved into the former Crestwood Coffee location the community collectively nodded their heads and gave a thumbs up. And – by the way – it doesn’t hurt they carry locally roasted Red Bike Coffee and make fantastic sandwiches.

Magic Milkshake and More -96

Question: Is there such a thing as a gourmet milkshake? I don’t know if there is an answer – but the shakes created at Magic Milkshakes and More are truly pieces of art. My favorites — S.E.C. and the Godzilla vs. King Kong. 

Cedar House – 96

The Cedar House in Tarrant, which has always scored an A+ on the health department scores, is a great place  to eat if you love comfort food. They have got a wide range of daily specials ranging from meatloaf to fried catfish. And don’t forget their veggies.

Additional 95 and above scores

• Black Market at the Colonnade – 95
• Clean Eatz – Hoover – 95
• City Bowls in Hoover – 97
• Rock & Roll Sushi at Colonnade – 99
• Ashley Mac’s at the Pizitz Food Hall – 99
• Crestline Bagel -97
• BITE in Pinson – 99
• Birmingham Wings + Waffles – 97
• Wings + Teriyaki – 96
• Mom’s Basement – 96
• The Club – 100
• Krispy Creme on 1st Ave. – 95
• Mr. Shawarma  – 95
• Parkside on 5th – 95
• Rusty’s BBQ in Leeds – 97
• Boston Fish Supreme on Richard Arrington – 99
• Chopt at the Summit – 99
• Bamboo on 2nd – 95
• Mexi Kings – 96
• Alpha Charlie’s – 99
• MELT in Hoover – 97

Jefferson County Department of Health

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.