Jefferson County inspects restaurants on a 100-point scale. See the latest Hoover scores, how scoring works and where to search. Food and lodging: 205-930-1260.

Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. This page is refreshed as new scores are posted. Scores come from the Jefferson County Department of Health’s Food Service Scores list; method notes from JCDH and the Alabama Department of Public Health.

Restaurants, grocery delis, hotel breakfast rooms and other places that serve food in the Jefferson County part of Hoover are inspected by the Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH). JCDH says it regulates more than 4,000 food establishments countywide. Hoover businesses in Shelby County are inspected by the Shelby County Health Department, part of the state health department, and their scores are in the state’s database.

Who to call

How scoring works

  • The scale: a scored inspection grades the business on a 100-point scale, with points taken off for each violation, according to JCDH and the state.
  • Two kinds of inspection: JCDH runs scored inspections and alternative, unscored inspections through the year. Only the scored ones appear on its list.
  • How often: food service establishments are generally inspected at least three times a year, depending on the food they prepare, the state says; a convenience store may be inspected once a year.
  • The rules: JCDH enforces the Alabama State Board of Health’s food establishment rules, which adopt most of the 2013 FDA Food Code, plus some rules that apply only in Jefferson County.
  • The posted score: the latest score must be posted where customers can see it.

A score is a snapshot of one visit. A business can correct a problem the same day, and a later inspection can score higher or lower. A lower score does not by itself mean a business was closed or that anyone became ill.

Latest scores in Hoover

The most recent scored inspections of Hoover addresses on JCDH’s list, as posted Oct. 17:

Business Address Score Date
Near Me Smoothies & Ice Cream 5882 Elsie Road 100 Oct. 12
Desi Twist 1031 Brocks Gap Parkway 100 Oct. 12
Subway 2304 John Hawkins Parkway 100 Oct. 12
Farm Bowl - Hoover 5846 Elsie Road 97 Oct. 12
Homewood Suites by Hilton 540 Emery Drive W. 89 Oct. 12
Hilton Garden Inn 540 Emery Drive W. 89 Oct. 12
Hoover Country Club 3140 Club Drive 91 Oct. 8
Hoover Country Club - Grill 3140 Club Drive 87 Oct. 8
Publix #839 Seafood 2543 John Hawkins Parkway 100 Oct. 7
Publix #839 Meat Market 2543 John Hawkins Parkway 100 Oct. 7

Names are as JCDH lists them. All 10 were marked smoke-free. JCDH’s list shows only the most recent scored inspection for each permit and rolls over as new inspections are posted; it does not publish the individual violations behind each score.

How to look up a business

Jefferson County side: open JCDH’s Food Service Scores page and use the A to Z letters to browse by business name. Each entry shows the permit number, score, address, date and whether the business is smoke-free.

Shelby County side (including Inverness, near U.S. 280): search the state’s food establishment scores database by name or county.

JCDH also posts scores for hotels and lodging, public swimming pools and child care facilities.

Food trucks and events

Food trucks need a county health permit and a Hoover Fire Department inspection before a Hoover business license, according to the Hoover Fire Marshal’s Office; call 205-444-7655 to book the fire inspection. Food booths at fairs and festivals need a JCDH temporary event food permit.

What this means for you

  • Check the posted score at the door, or look it up before you go.
  • Shelby County addresses in Hoover are in the state database, not JCDH’s list.
  • Report a food safety concern in Jefferson County to 205-930-1260.

Related: new businesses in Hoover and who to call at City Hall.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I look up restaurant inspection scores in Hoover?

For the Jefferson County part of Hoover, use the Jefferson County Department of Health’s Food Service Scores list. For the Shelby County part, search the Alabama Department of Public Health’s food establishment scores database.

How are restaurant inspections scored in Alabama?

On a 100-point scale, with points taken off for each violation found. The score must be posted where customers can see it, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health.

How often are restaurants inspected in Jefferson County?

Food service establishments are generally inspected at least three times a year, depending on the type of food prepared, the state health department says. The Jefferson County Department of Health runs both scored and unscored inspections.

How do I report a problem at a restaurant in Jefferson County?

Call the Jefferson County Department of Health’s Food and Lodging Protection Division at 205-930-1260.