Rojo, Salem’s Diner, Marty’s PM + more earned 95+ food service scores in April

Several Jefferson County restaurants—including Marty’s PM, Salem’s Diner, Johnny’s Restaurant and Rojo—recieved 95 and above on their food service scores this past April.

Since 2018, Bham Now has reported the Jefferson County Department of Health restaurant food service scores each month. Each month, an average of 100+ local establishments that handle and serve food are inspected by the Health Department on criteria such as:

• 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

Salem’s Diner – 98

Did you know that Food & Wine magazine named Salem’s Diner as the best diner in Alabama? Here is how the national publication described this special place in Homewood.

“It isn’t so much a place for breakfast or lunch as it is Cheers-with-a-menu, thanks to the presence of owner Wayne Salem, son of football-playing, Bama legend Ed Salem. 

Whether you’ve been coming here for years or this is your first time in the door, you’ll feel at home, and you will eat well.” 

Food & Wine Magazine

Rojo – 95

It is hard to believe Rojo, the neighborhood restaurant on Highland Avenue, turns 22 years old on June 15. 

More than a restaurant, Rojo supports local causes, including initiatives to grow native plants throughout the neighborhood. In addition, they host a 10% night nearly every Tuesday evening, which raises around $25,000 each year for local nonprofits.

Plus—their American/Latin cuisine rocks!

Restaurants with 95+ scores

• Ensley Seafood Express – 97
• The Scalded Dog – 96
• Spud Dawg – 100
• Hello Bakery – 98
• Tacos Don Tacho in Pinson – 100
• Apple Dumpling Express – 96
• Johnny’s Restaurant – 99
• Red Sea Ethiopia – 95
• Slim’s Pizza and Bar – 95
• Greenhouse – 95
• Marty’s PM in Five Points – 96
• Urban Smoke Bar & Grill – 98

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.

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