The Tennessee Department of Health inspected 15 food service establishments in Tipton County over the two weeks spanning Aug. 2 through Aug. 15, 2026 — seven in the first week and nine in the second, with Dairy Queen of Atoka inspected in both. Six locations required follow-up visits. Milano’s Pizza in Covington drew the period’s […]
Read More‘Pungent’ chicken at Margarita’s, pests at Jose’s: Tipton County Restaurant Reports, July 19-25, 2026
The Tennessee Department of Health inspected eight establishments in Tipton County during the week of July 19–25, 2026. Two required follow-up visits after routine inspections turned up violations serious enough to trigger a return trip. One of those — Margaritas Mexican Bar & Grill in Covington — had food embargoed during its routine visit after […]
Read MoreTwo same-day follow-ups, one perfect score in last week’s inspections
The Tennessee Department of Health inspected nine establishments in Tipton County during the week of July 13–19, 2026. Two required same-day follow-up visits after routine inspections turned up violations serious enough to trigger a return trip; both improved their scores and needed no further follow-up. No embargoes, closures or imminent health hazards were recorded this […]
Read MoreA Light Week for Inspections in Tipton County: June 28–July 4, 2026
The Tennessee Department of Health conducted health inspections across Tipton County during the week of June 28–July 4, 2026. With the Fourth of July holiday falling mid-week, activity was light — three establishments were inspected, including two mobile snow cone units and the pool at the Holiday Inn Express in Covington. All three passed with […]
Read MoreCracked decks, dirty water: Inside Tipton County’s pool inspections
Public pools are inspected every summer — and 8 out of 9 in Tipton County had at least one violation when health inspectors showed up this season. Two were shut down the same day inspectors arrived. Since inspections began in early May, the Tennessee Department of Health has visited nine public pools across the county. […]
Read MoreRestaurant Report: April 21-24, 2026
This week’s Tipton County health inspections had some highs and some lows. Pizza Hut in Covington earned a perfect 100! We did have three restaurants that required follow-up inspections. Pizza Hut in Atoka started with a 97 and earned a 99 on their follow-up. Wendy’s scored an 85 on their routine inspection because the inspector […]
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