Lafayette County Food Facilities Excel in Recent Health Inspections, with Majority Earning A Grades

Restaurant inspection grade display

Food Safety Grades are In for Lafayette County!

Hey there, folks of Lafayette County! If you’ve been enjoying some delicious meals this past month, you might be interested in the recent food service inspections that have taken place. The Mississippi Department of Health has been pretty busy, inspecting a total of 70 food facilities in our area between August 1st and August 31st. And the results are in!

Shining Grades and Notable Mentions

Out of the 70 inspections, a whopping 52 facilities have proudly earned an A grade! That’s definitely something to celebrate, as these ratings are a great indicator of the cleanliness and safety of our favorite dining spots. However, it’s worth mentioning that five establishments received B grades, and two were given C grades. But not to worry – the establishments that didn’t quite hit the mark have a chance to improve by correcting their violations.

For those who may not know, the inspection grades are designed to help you make informed choices about where to eat. The A, B, or C ratings reflect whether any critical health violations were found during inspections and whether those violations were corrected. But you won’t have to guess – each restaurant and food facility is required to display their latest inspection results right there for everyone to see!

Who Scored the A Grades?

Here’s a big shout-out to the facilities that received A grades this past month!

North Mississippi Regional Center
Haven House
Walmart Delicatessen
Walmart Bakery
Pizza Den
Taylor Grocery Catering
Lafayette Upper Elementary School
Taylor Grocery Mobile Unit
Maharaja
Casa Mexicana
Square Pizza
Newk’s on Jackson Avenue
Mundo Latino
Oxford Spot
Vaught-Hemingway Main Kitchen
Castle Hill
Taylor Grocery Catering No. 2
McEwen’s Restaurant and Bar
Char Grilled Seafood and Steaks Restaurant and Bar
Rooster’s Blue House Restaurant and Bar
Jinsei Sushi Bar
Bullard Concessions
Denmark Grocery
B&P Special Events
The Coop
Mugshots
Wendy’s on Sisk
Firehouse Subs
Common Ground Coffee Bar
Oxford Early Childhood Center
La Cocinita Restaurant and Bar
Circle and Square Bar
Shadrachs
Nightbird
Kingswood Restaurant and Bar
Heartbreak Coffee
Subway in Walmart
Little Easy Catering
Ajax Diner
Heartbreak Coffee (again!)
Yugo Restaurant and Bar
The Velvet Ditch Seafood and Sports Bar Restaurant and Bar
Mis Raices Sabor Latino
Little Easy Catering (once more!)

Facilities with B and C Grades

Now, let’s not skip over the B grades—congratulations to:

Old Venice Pizza
Jimmy Johns
Jinsei (received an A on re-inspection)
Subway on West Jackson
Mugshots (also received an A on re-inspection)
Oxford Burger
El Mariachi
Chow King
Zaap
Oxford Extra Mile
Booth’s BBQ

Lastly, we had a couple of facilities that need to step it up after receiving C grades, namely:

El Mariachi Mexican Grills (which managed to get a B on re-inspection)
B’s Hickory Smoked BBQ

It’s important to note—every facility with violations is required to correct them within a time frame of no more than 10 days. So, if you’re looking for a quality dining experience, you might want to keep an eye on those letter grades.

Conclusion

All in all, it looks like Lafayette County is home to plenty of amazing spots to grab a bite! The health and safety of our community is incredibly important, and these inspections help ensure we can enjoy our meals with peace of mind. So the next time you’re out and about, supporting local businesses, take a moment to check those letter grades—you just might find your new favorite dining destination!