Rutherford County Restaurants Face Health Inspection Challenges
Six restaurants in Rutherford County, Tennessee, received health inspection scores below 90 in the latest round of evaluations. Smyrna Shogun Express received the lowest score of 62 due to 11 violations, including improper hand washing and unsafe food storage. Love’s Pizza and Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse also faced significant violations, leading to food embargoes and required follow-up inspections. Other establishments, such as Murfreesboro KinderCare and King Chef, were cited for issues like undated food and improper storage temperatures. The health department conducts these inspections to ensure food safety and public health standards are maintained.