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How has your favorite restaurant done on recent Columbus inspections? See results

Stories by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer journalists, with AI summarization

Wondering if your favorite restaurant has aced its recent health inspections, or left something to be desired on the cleanliness front?

Our recent reporting on restaurant food safety scores might give you an answer. Check out the latest on inspections from November, October and September.

Plus, you can also read our reporting on how these inspections work and what violations are found most often.

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Danielle Saunders, Columbus environmental health manager for the West Central Health District in the Georgia Department of Public Health, answers a question about food safety during a Sept. 4, 2025, interview with the Ledger-Enquirer in Columbus. By Mike Haskey

NO. 1: HOW COLUMBUS RESTAURANTS ARE INSPECTED — AND THE MOST FREQUENT VIOLATIONS

Restaurant food inspections are a cornerstone of public health in Columbus, and officials try to make the process consistent, transparent and educational. | Published September 19, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordyn Paul-Slater

The Georgia Department of Health issues a ”B” for satisfactory compliance for a score 80 to 89 upon inspection.

NO. 2: ‘BLACK RESIDUE.’ INSIDE LATEST FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION SCORES AT COLUMBUS RESTAURANTS

Muscogee County food inspectors visited over 50 restaurants, lounges and other establishments in Columbus during September. | Published October 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordyn Paul-Slater

The Georgia Department of Public Health issues a ”C” for marginal compliance with a score from 70 to 79 upon inspection.

NO. 3: PESTS, BROKEN SINK, CARDBOARD MATS. SEE LATEST COLUMBUS RESTAURANT INSPECTION SCORES

Enjoying a meal out in Columbus means trusting that local restaurants keep your health and safety top of mind. | Published November 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordyn Paul-Slater

The Georgia Department of Health issues a ”B” for satisfactory compliance for a score 80 to 89 upon inspection.

NO. 4: BLACK AND PINK RESIDUE IN POPULAR COLUMBUS RESTAURANT. SEE LATEST FOOD SAFETY SCORES

Behind every dish served in Columbus restaurants is a set of food safety rules designed to protect diners from illness. | Published December 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordyn Paul-Slater

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.