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Each week WREG is rounding up the highest and lowest scores from Shelby County restaurant inspections. Find more restaurant scores from Shelby County and other Tennessee counties here.
Lowest Scores:
Tug’s Grill
51 Harbor Town Square Memphis, TN 38103
Score: 71
Violations include: Employees not washing hands between handling dirty dishes from server to grabbing plates from the hotline to serve to guests; several discolored soiled rags on prep stations; raw chicken stored over ground beef for sliders in walk-in cooler; unlabeled pink substance sitting over food prep rack; grill handles and stations have excessive food build-up; employee cellphones stored on prep stations; excessively stained ceiling tiles, food racks, and walls; and small cutting boards needing to be replaced. Full report
Mulan Asian Bistro
2149 Young Street Memphis, TN 38104
Score: 76
Violations include: Black stains on the shield of the ice machine; damaged thermometer in the salad cooler; no thermometers in deep freezers; unlabeled containers in the cooler; ice buildup in the freezer; leak underneath the handsink; grease build up underneath the stove and pipes; dumpster cap missing; and light shield missing in the kitchen. Full report
The Toasted Yolk Cafe
9087 Poplar Avenue Suite #111 Germantown, TN 38138
Score: 76
Violations include: Build-up in the ice machine; prepped potatoes stored under raw meat; sanitizer dispensing low in the dishwasher; employee drink stored in handwashing sink; no handwashing signs present at all sinks; ramekin used as scoop in chicken flavor powder; cutting boards are stained and have grooves; and no thermometers in the coolers. Full report
Bardog Tavern
73 Monroe Avenue Memphis, TN 38103
Score: 78
Violations include: Raw chicken and raw calamari stored on top shelves; gnats flying in the kitchen; dirty ice machines; the date marking system is wrong; containers uncovered in coolers; dirty burners on the stove; exterior of equipment is dirty; ceiling vent is dusty in women’s restroom; hole and crack in the ceiling in men’s restroom; and grease trap is creating foul odor in the kitchen. Full report
WISEACRE
398 South B.B. King Boulevard Memphis, TN 38126
Score: 80
Violations include: Mold on the ceiling, vent, and light fixtures in the walk-in cooler; faucets not properly working in both restrooms; unlabeled bottles hanging on the hand-washing sink; several containers of food not properly labeled in the walk-in cooler; wiping cloths improperly stored on counters and tables throughout the kitchen; top and sides of the dry storage bins dirty; entrance/exit door into the kitchen is not clean; walls are stained or dusty; floor is wet and dirty around dishwasher; shelves on the pizza station table are covered in flour; and dirty burners on the stove. Full report
Asados Hondurenos
5393 Knight Arnold Rd Memphis, TN 38115
Score: 81
Violations include: Several spoiled tomatoes; employee personal items not stored in the designated area; utensils stored in food; no thermometers in all cooling units and freezers; unlabeled food containers; excessive frost and debris in the back deep freezer; the handwashing sink leaks; and mops improperly stored. Full report
Sam’s Main Street Eatery
7 North Main Street Memphis, TN 38103
Score: 82
Violations include: Improper storage of toxins over tissue and pans on racks; improper thawing of frozen fries; squeeze bottles improperly labeled on the grill; bottom of oven needs deep cleaning; mo date marking observed for food items made the day before; and multiple deep grooves on cutting boards. Full report
Limelight
7724 Poplar Pike Germantown, TN 38138
Score: 82
Violations include: Build-up present in the ice machine; restroom trash cans uncovered; and spray bottle stored on the hand sink. Full report
Zam Zam’z Grill
7706 Winchester Road Suite #108 Memphis, TN 38125
Score: 84
Violations include: Gyro meat stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler; raw shell eggs stored above leafy greens in the walk-in cooler; and deeply grooved and stained cutting boards. Full report
Lenny’s Sub Shop
5643 East Shelby Drive Memphis, TN 38141
Score: 85
Violations include: Residue present in the walk-in cooler above vents; unlabeled food containers; employee personal items and drinks are not stored away from food, trays, and dishes; utensils stored in food; dumpster door is open; and vents have chipped paint. Full report
100s
Pizza Hut, 3675 Southwind Park Cove Memphis, TN 38125
McAlister’s Deli, 3855 Hacks Cross Road Memphis, TN 38125