The Mobile County Health Department scores restaurants out of 100; 85 and up passes. Look up any score on its ratings map. Inspection Services: 251-690-8116.
Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Facts on this page come from the Mobile County Health Department’s Environmental Health page and the data behind its restaurant ratings map. Scores are a snapshot of one inspection on one day.
Restaurants and other food businesses in Mobile County are inspected by the Mobile County Health Department (MCHD), not the city. Its Inspection Services Department scores each establishment on a 100-point scale, using an inspection sheet based on the Alabama Department of Public Health’s. A score of 85 or higher passes.
Who to call
- MCHD Inspection Services: 251-690-8116, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 251 N. Bayou St., Building 6 inside the main Health Department compound
- Food or lodging complaints: iscomplaints@mchd.org
- Look up a score: the MCHD restaurant ratings map
What the scores mean
From MCHD:
| Score | What happens |
|---|---|
| 85 and above | Passing |
| 70 to 84 | Re-inspection within 30 days |
| 60 to 69 | Re-inspection within 48 hours |
| 59 or below | Immediate closure |
Critical items are four- and five-point violations that must be corrected immediately. The inspector issues a notice of violation for them until the problems are fixed.
Every food service establishment needs a food permit from the Health Department each year, and the permit must be displayed where the public can see it. That includes temporary vendors who sell unpackaged food.
Scores in Mobile this year
The data behind MCHD’s ratings map lists the latest inspection for each establishment. Of the 445 establishments with Mobile addresses whose latest inspection was between Jan. 6 and Sept. 25, 2026:
- 438 scored 85 or higher
- 6 scored 70 to 84
- 1 scored 60 to 69
- None scored 59 or below
The median latest score was 95.
How we counted: we used the latest dated score listed for each establishment in MCHD’s map data, accessed Oct. 17, 2026, kept only those with a Mobile city address and a latest inspection in 2026, and grouped them by MCHD’s own score bands. The map also lists businesses last inspected in earlier years, which we left out. A low score can be followed quickly by a re-inspection, so check the map for the current result before drawing conclusions about any one restaurant.
How to read a restaurant’s record
- Open the ratings map and search by name or street.
- The map’s data lists the latest score and up to four dated inspection scores for each establishment.
- Look at the dates. A recent score of 85 or higher is a pass; a lower score is usually followed by a re-inspection within 30 days or 48 hours.
Running a food business
MCHD posts its permit application, the state’s food rules, temporary food service guidelines for festival vendors, and Alabama’s cottage food rules for home bakers. Food handler courses are offered online and in Building 6 at the main Health Department.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I look up a restaurant’s health score in Mobile?
Use the Mobile County Health Department’s restaurant ratings map, linked from its Environmental Health page. Search by name or address to see the latest score and recent inspection dates.
What is a passing health inspection score in Mobile County?
85 and above passes. A score of 70 to 84 means a re-inspection within 30 days, 60 to 69 a re-inspection within 48 hours, and 59 or below an immediate closure, according to the Mobile County Health Department.
Who inspects restaurants in Mobile, Alabama?
The Inspection Services Department of the Mobile County Health Department’s Bureau of Environmental Health, using an inspection sheet based on the Alabama Department of Public Health’s. Call 251-690-8116.
How do I report a problem at a restaurant in Mobile County?
Email food or lodging complaints to iscomplaints@mchd.org, or call Inspection Services at 251-690-8116, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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