How the Jefferson County Department of Health scores Homewood restaurants on a 100-point scale, where to look up a score and recent Homewood results.
Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Scores and method come from the Jefferson County Department of Health’s Food Service Scores page. A score is a snapshot of one visit; conditions can change.
Restaurants, school cafeterias, food trucks and other places that sell food in Homewood are inspected by the Jefferson County Department of Health, not the city. The department says it regulates more than 4,000 food establishments and enforces the Alabama Department of Public Health’s food rules.
Who to call
- Jefferson County Department of Health, programs line: 205-933-9110
- Look up a score: Food Service Scores, searchable by name
- Food Protection division: Food and Lodging Protection
How the scores work
The health department carries out two kinds of inspections through the year:
- Scored inspections, which grade the establishment on a 100-point scale and give it a number at the end of the visit.
- Alternative inspections, which are not scored.
The Food Service Scores page shows each place’s permit number, score, name and address, the date of the scored inspection and whether it is smoke-free. The department’s front page lists the most recent scored inspections across the county; the search box finds a business by name.
Method notes. The figures below come from a search of the health department’s list for “Homewood” on Oct. 17, 2026, kept to addresses in ZIP code 35209. That catches places with Homewood in their name, such as school cafeterias, city concession stands and some restaurants, but not every food business in the city. Search by the business’s own name for anything not shown here. The most recent score is shown; the department may have visited since.
Recent Homewood scores
| Establishment | Address | Score | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homewood High School | 1901 Lakeshore Drive S. | 91 | Sept. 14, 2026 |
| Homewood Middle School | 395 Mecca Ave. | 98 | Sept. 8, 2026 |
| Homewood Athletic Complex, main concession | 121 W. Oxmoor Road | 94 | Aug. 28, 2026 |
| Homewood Bagel Company | 2907 Central Ave. | 95 | Aug. 17, 2026 |
| Urban Cookhouse, Homewood | 1920 29th Ave. S. | 99 | Aug. 11, 2026 |
| Homewood Senior Citizens | 816 Oak Grove Road | 95 | July 29, 2026 |
| Slice Homewood | 1010 Oxmoor Road | 94 | July 2, 2026 |
| Santos Coffee XO Homewood | 2908 18th St. S. | 91 | July 2, 2026 |
| Homewood Yummy Bowl | 109 Wildwood Parkway | 92 | July 2, 2026 |
| Homewood Patriot Park Pool concession | 710 Oak Grove Road | 97 | June 12, 2026 |
| Roly Poly Homewood | 2910 18th St. S. | 98 | June 11, 2026 |
| El Barrio Homewood | 195 Oxmoor Road | 91 | April 20, 2026 |
| Paramount Homewood | 195 Oxmoor Road | 97 | April 13, 2026 |
| Homewood Gourmet | 2703 18th Place S. | 89 | March 9, 2026 |
Source: Jefferson County Department of Health, Food Service Scores. The full search returned 29 places in 35209; the chart above covers all of them.
For context, the 50 most recent scored inspections across the whole county, from Oct. 7 to 12, ranged from 85 to 100, with a middle score of 96.
Reading a score
A score reflects what the inspector found on the day of that visit, measured against the state’s food establishment rules. Scores can change at the next inspection. If you have a concern about a specific restaurant, call the health department at 205-933-9110.
Opening a food business
Anyone opening a restaurant or food business in Jefferson County submits plans to the health department first, the department says; see its plan review page. Food vendors at fairs and festivals need a temporary event food permit. In Homewood you will also need a city business license; see our new businesses guide and building permits guide.
Frequently asked questions
Who inspects restaurants in Homewood, Alabama?
The Jefferson County Department of Health. It regulates more than 4,000 food establishments in the county under Alabama State Board of Health rules.
How are Jefferson County restaurant inspections scored?
Scored inspections grade a restaurant on a 100-point scale. The health department also does alternative, non-scored inspections during the year.
Where can I look up a restaurant’s health score in Jefferson County?
On the Jefferson County Department of Health’s Food Service Scores page, which lists the latest scored inspections and lets you search by name.
How do I report a food safety problem at a restaurant in Jefferson County?
Call the Jefferson County Department of Health’s programs line at 205-933-9110.
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