These are the lowest food health scores for July 22-29, 2026, in Davidson County, along with their most recent inspection scores. Not all scores are considered bad; these are just the lowest. Read more local health inspections here!
Zuzu Main Dining | 215 1st Ave S, Nashville | 58 | 07/23/2026
Inspectors recorded 12 violations, including multiple temperature control failures — pepper steak at 46°F, liquid egg whites at 50°F, and egg scramble at 44°F in a cooler reading 50°F — leading to the embargo of all TCS foods. Expired milk and undated pasteurized eggs were also embargoed, and raw pork was found stored above raw fish.
Taqueria y Birrieria Jalisco #2 MT #739 | 3215 Gallatin Pike, Nashville | 73 | 07/23/2026
Inspectors cited 11 violations on this mobile unit, with no managerial control across cold holding, hot holding, and date marking. Multiple foods were embargoed after a prep cooler read 56°F, and ant and roach spray were found stored with food chemicals. A follow-up is scheduled within 10 days.
Thirsty Turtles Main Kitchen | 1307 Bell Rd, Antioch | 73 | 07/27/2026
Inspectors cited 13 violations, including the embargo of 7 lbs. of chicken soup and mashed potatoes dated a week prior. House-made queso on the steam table was found at 67°F, raw salmon was thawing in sealed vacuum packaging, and walk-in cooler shelves had substantial rust buildup.
China Wok | 903 A Gallatin Pike, Madison | 76 | 07/27/2026
Inspectors recorded 15 violations, including an employee who handled ready-to-eat food without washing hands after leaving the bathroom. Raw chicken, beef, and shrimp on the prep cooler were all above 46°F, ants were observed on a sugar container, and the kitchen had standing water, moldy walls, and missing ceiling tiles.
DEACON’S NEW SOUTH – 1ST FLR KITCHEN AND BUTCHER ROOM | 401 Church St, Nashville | 76 | 07/23/2026
Inspectors recorded 12 violations with multiple embargoes — expired bearnaise sauce, poached shrimp, goat cheese, and milk dated 4/16/26 were all pulled. Mashed potatoes had been reheating for 1.5 hours at only 110°F, and oyster shellstock tags for May and June were missing.
Boombozz Craft Pizza and Taphouse | 1003 Russell Street, Nashville | 79 | 07/27/2026
Inspectors recorded 17 violations, with embargoes on a dented can of olives and red sauce at 53°F. The interior of most reach-in coolers was dirty with food and condensation buildup, flies were observed in the kitchen, and multiple condensation leaks were pooling onto the floor.
DOUBLETREE NASHVILLE RESTAURANT | 315 4th Ave North, Nashville | 79 | 07/27/2026
Inspectors recorded 11 violations and embargoed 12 lbs. of product from a malfunctioning open top cooler reading 51°F. Date marking failures led to additional embargoes, including cooked rice dated June 14 and crispy chicken dated July 18. Pesticide was found stored on top of the dish machine.
Buffalo Wild Wings #251 | 6816 Charlotte Pike Blvd., Nashville | 81 | 07/23/2026
Inspectors cited 11 violations, including diced chicken at 55°F on the cook line, which was embargoed. The dish pit hand sink lacked hot water, fruit flies were observed at the mop sink, and excessive grease buildup surrounding the dumpster prompted a follow-up.
IHOP | 6800 Charlotte Pike, Nashville | 82 | 07/23/2026
Inspectors cited 10 violations after the cook line reach-in cooler failed to maintain safe temperatures — leafy greens at 54°F, cubed ham at 51°F — leading to the embargo of all TCS food stored more than four hours. Flies were observed in the kitchen and excessive grease was pooling at the dumpster area.
La Dolce Bonbon Fruity Delights | 433 Opry Mills Dr, Nashville | 82 | 07/23/2026
Inspectors cited 5 violations at this Opry Mills kiosk. The person in charge could not answer any food safety questions, the hand sink had no soap, no paper towels, and no running water due to the electricity being turned off, and the four-compartment sink had signage indicating improper ware washing procedures.
La Quinta Inn Kitchen | 315 Interstate Dr, Nashville | 82 | 07/28/2026
Inspectors embargoed 20 lbs. of product after prep cooler 1 was found running at 52°F. No person in charge was present, and employees were observed handling personal items and re-entering the kitchen without washing hands or changing gloves.
AJs Restaurant | 449 Opry Mills Dr, Nashville | 84 | 07/27/2026
Inspectors cited 5 violations, including an employee who ate a crouton during preparation then continued with the same gloves — about 2 lbs. were embargoed. A separate employee switched gloves without washing hands between handling raw shrimp and chicken, and ice cream scoops were found in stagnant water.
THE NASHVILLE JAM CAFE | 2806 Columbine Place, Nashville | 84 | 07/27/2026
This follow-up had 13 violations across facility and equipment categories. Additional comments note foods were moved from the basement, a broken window pane remains to be fixed, and contaminated food was embargoed in bulk. A follow-up is required.
Viet Tea Cafe | 5694 Nolensville Pk, Nashville | 84 | 07/24/2026
Inspectors recorded 13 violations on this follow-up and warned that failure to correct priority violations will result in a permit suspension. Raw pork had been thawing unattended since 7 a.m. at 76°F and was embargoed, and the establishment lacked a written time/temperature policy with no discard times on boba pearls.
Sinatra Bar & Lounge Kitchen | 222 4th Ave N, Nashville | 86 | 07/24/2026
Inspectors cited 9 violations and embargoed approximately 20 lbs. after the sauté prep cooler was found running at 58°F with numerous items out of temperature, including mozzarella at 48°F and heavy cream at 70°F. Flying insects were observed in the dish room and prime ribs lacked date marks.
Paper Street Coffee Nashville, LLC | 2600 Fessey Park Rd, Nashville | 88 | 07/23/2026
Inspectors cited 4 violations. The back upright refrigerator was not holding temperature, with milk at 47°F and half-and-half at 51°F — the unit must be repaired before the follow-up. The ice machine had consistent internal buildup and sanitizer test strips were unavailable.
Here are the lowest food health scores, according to the health department’s latest available information. Department of Health environmental specialists inspect every establishment where food and beverages are prepared and served at least twice a year.
Food service establishments are required to post their most recent inspection report in a prominent location where it can be seen by the public, and inspection reports are available for review at Tennessee’s county health department locations.
Should a food safety concern be observed during a visit to a food service establishment in Tennessee, please contact Restaurant Complaint/Foodborne Illness Hotline 800-293-8228.
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