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Bedroom makeover underway for local woman battling breast cancer
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio (WJW) – It’s been a labor of love for Cuyahoga Falls design company Decor by Morr. Owners Kaitlyn and Stephen Morr, along with their team, have been hard at work on a heartfelt surprise. “We are wrapping up the Anderson family in a big, loving hug and letting them know their community’s […] → Read More
Improper holding temperatures and broken equipment found in this week’s Restaurant Ratings
Madison County The Brickhouse Sports Cafe 7 Town Center Dr. NW, Huntsville, AL 35806 Score: 78 Violations: The inspector found the following at improper holding temperatures: Tomatoes at 47F Lettuce at 48F Shredded cheese at 50F Residue found in ice chute. → Read More
Hobbs Island Pit Stop serving up ‘The Stokes,’ ‘The Ivy,’ and ‘The Killimayer’
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- There's been some changes to the menu at Hobbs Island Pit Stop in Huntsville. Our recent "Restaurant Ratings Clean Plate Recommendation" is now featuring sandwiches such as "The Stokes," "The Ivy," and "The Killimayer." Of course, we had to test them out. So Christine Killimayer, Jerry Hayes and I ventured down to the mom and pop business. → Read More
Sour cream and cheese at improper temperatures at Huntsville restaurant
Madison County Golden Corral 4920 University Dr, Huntsville, AL 35816 Score: 79 Violations: During cold holding in reach-in cooler cheese 55ºF, sour cream 60ºF. On buffet bar cheesecake did not have time stamp on it and was 51ºF. Residue in ice machine. During hot holding chicken 119ºF, 120ºF, and 122ºF, pizza 107ºF, cheese sticks 108ºF, and black-eyed peas 125ºF. → Read More
No road races at Monte Sano State Park for the “immediate future” under new policy
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Two Huntsville Labor Day weekend races that started decades ago, will not run. Typically held on Monte Sano -- the park has a new policy that will prevent the race from happening. "Road races are about being fast. Serious runners going as fast as they can," Eric Fritz, president Huntsville Track Club. → Read More
Flies and raw burgers at improper temperatures on recent health reporters
Madison County Wendy's 2800 S Memorial Pkwy, Huntsville, AL 35801 Score: 83 Violations: Nozzle for ice cream machine is cracked. Wash temperature was 105 F with dishes in it. Raw burgers were held at 53°F and shredded cheese was 48°F. → Read More
Madison County Schools start school year with opioid overdose reversal medication
MADISON COUNTY, Ala. -- Students in Madison County are now on their second week of school. The district is starting this school year with a potentially life-saving device. "We have the antidote, we have Narcan. Why would we choose not to use it?" said Donna Stiles, lead nurse of for the district. → Read More
Worried about your kid’s heavy backpack? Here are some tips to ease the burden
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - As you put your child's backpack on in the morning, you may want to make a couple adjustments. With all of the electronics, textbooks, even water and lunch, the backpack's weight can add up. → Read More
Mold in ice maker and on drink machine nozzles found during Morgan County health inspection
Morgan County McDonald's 1208 6th Ave SE, Decatur, AL 35601 Score: 76 Violations: Food was held at improper temperatures. Liquid eggs at 49ºF The was a large grease spill in the dumpster area. There was mold in the ice maker and on the drink machine nozzles. The egg and mold violations were corrected by the follow up. → Read More
Trash Panda merchandise store re-opens in new Bridge Street location
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- The Trash Panda presence in Huntsville is increasing -- literally. Monday morning, the team's merchandise store moved into a new and larger space at Bridge Street Town Center. The new space is not far from their previous location. → Read More
Unlabeled bleach bottles and residue in ice chutes at Morgan and Limestone County restaurants
Morgan County Hibachi Express 1720 6th Ave SE #5904, Decatur, AL 35601 Score: 85 Violations: Bleach bottles were not labeled in the kitchen. Broccoli was being held at holding at 64ºF. The last violation was corrected on site during the inspection. → Read More
Unlabeled bleach bottles and residue in ice chutes at Morgan and Madison County restaurants
Morgan County Hibachi Express 1720 6th Ave SE #5904, Decatur, AL 35601 Score: 85 Violations: Bleach bottles were not labeled in the kitchen. Broccoli was being held at holding at 64ºF. The last violation was corrected on site during the inspection. → Read More
Improper holding temperatures and flies found during recent health inspections
Morgan County Shell 915 6th Ave NE, Decatur, AL 35601 Score: 78 Violations: The health inspector found no hand drying towels in the bathroom. Prepared, ready-to-eat food wasn't date marked. Flies were present, according to the health inspector, too numerous to count. → Read More
WWII veterans reflect on trip to Normandy for 75th Anniversary of D-Day
This holiday weekend, we honor our country and the lengths taken to protect it. This June marked the 75th Anniversary of the allied invasion of Normandy. There are few left who stormed the beaches on D-Day. → Read More
Food date marked more than a month ago and dirty dishes stored with clean ones
MADISON COUNTY Maggie Meyers Irish Pub 1009 Henderson Rd NW, Huntsville, AL 35816 Score: 75 Violations: Employee restrooms highest registering temperature was 95ºF. Paper towels not provided and the hand sink was not accessible due to a pan in the sink. Follow up: The bar hand sink is cleared and accessible. It also has paper towels. → Read More
Improper holding temperatures and cracked containers in this week’s Restaurant Ratings
Golden Corral 4920 University Dr, Huntsville, AL 35816 Score: 72 Violations: Cracked containers and bins were found. Bleach was stored on a lower prep table with food items. Hot water was turned off at three hand sinks. Paper towels were missing from one hand sink. → Read More
No sanitizer in dishwasher and fly in egg wash during health inspections
Morgan County Camino Real 2504 US-31, Decatur, AL 35603 Score: 80 Violations: There was no chlorine sanitizer in the dishwasher Food was at improper cold holding temperatures Sour cream and refried beans in reach in cooler were at 50ºF Food was at improper hot holding temperatures → Read More
Dirty and cracked equipment found in this week’s Restaurant Ratings
China Dragon 100 US-31 B, Athens, AL 35611 Score: 80 Violations: The inspector found damaged fryer baskets. The can opener and ice chute were dirty. Chicken and rice were found at improper temperatures. The restaurant wasn't keeping proper time records for food. → Read More
Flies in the kitchen, dirty drink nozzles on this week’s Restaurant Ratings
Madison County Las Trojas Cantina 7840 Hwy 72 W, Madison, AL 35758 Score: 82 Violations: Several flies were in kitchen area flying around food. Hot water not reaching proper temperatures The maximum hot water capacity at the dishwashing sink was 104°F. → Read More
Dirty equipment and improper holding temperatures found during recent health inspections
Madison County Sakura Sushi & Steak House 12090 County Line Rd P, Madison, AL 35756 Score: 71 Violations: No sanitizer in the dish machine. Rice and shrimp were held at improper temperatures. The soda gun nozzle and the ice maker needed cleaning. → Read More