BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC ) - A total of five food establishments scored below 85 during Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH) inspections between Oct. 8 and Oct. 15, 2026, including one Homewood restaurant that almost scored low enough to prompt an immediate and temporary closure.

Foo Hai in Homewood scored a 60 during an Oct. 8 inspection. JCDH inspectors returned to the restaurant on Oct. 12 to verify “corrective actions had been initiated for all identified violations within the required 48-hour timeframe,” according to a spokesperson.

The spokesperson added, “The establishment will receive a scored reinspection within 60 days, as required by regulation.”

Inspectors reported multiple violations during the initial inspection, including repeat violations from an inspection in September, though that report is not publicly available.…