July health score honor roll includes Tenders, Peggy Ann Bakery + more

The Madison County Health Department inspected more than 150 eating establishments in July, including restaurants, schools, nursing homes, daycare centers, hospitals, grocery stores and concession stands — although we have only included brick and mortar restaurants that are open to the general public here on our honor roll.

As a public service, Hville Blast will report monthly Madison County Health Department restaurant scores, featuring those eateries that scored a 95 or better on their inspection.

Here is who made the honor roll in June of 2022:

Peggy Ann Bakery – 99

For more than 60 years, Peggy Ann Bakery has been part of the Huntsville culinary scene. Located at 831-A Regal Dr., Huntsville, AL 35801, the bakery offers sweet treats and fresh baked breads, cakes and more.

Tenders – 99

A Huntsville favorite, Tenders (800 Holmes Ave, Huntsville, AL 35801) is one of the busiest restaurants in Five Points. The chicken finger joint scored a 99 on its most recent health inspection.

Bark & Barrel BBQ – 99

A madison favorite that has now moved to The Stoveouse in Huntsville, Bark and Barrell BBQ scored a 99 from the Madison County Health Department this month.

You can find the delicious barbecue, wings, ribs and more at Bark & Barrell by visiting The Stovehouse.

Here’s who else made the honor roll in July

Several more local restaurants received a health score of 95 or above in July, including:

• The Nook – 100
• Yellowhammer Brewing – 100
• Fire and Spice Tex-Mex Smokehouse – 99
• Hot Spot Bar & Grill – 99
• Cozy Cow – 99
• Hickory House – 98
• Chicken Salad Chick (Madison) – 98
• Sam & Greg’s – 98
• Wing Stop – 98
• Salsarita’s (Huntsville) – 98
• The Brass Tap – 98
• Poke Aloha – 97
• Los Mariachis – 97
• Tortora’s Casual Family Dining – 96
• Slim Chickens (Town Madison) – 96
• La Alameda – 96
• Nick`s Ristorante – 96
• Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar – 96
• Rafael’s Italian Restaurant – 95
• Walton’s Southern Table – 95
• Asian Express – 95
• Hops N Guac – 95
• El Herradura – 95
• Galen’s – 95

These food service inspections are invaluable and help keep us all safe. It is our right to know. Check the Madison County Health Department website for complete scores. 

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