Germantown restaurants had 31 routine state inspections from July 7 to Oct. 7, 2026, scored 90 to 100 out of 100. How scores work and where to look one up.
Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Refreshed when new records are published. Records come from the Tennessee Department of Health’s inspection portal; advice from the Shelby County Health Department.
Restaurant inspections in Germantown are public records. The fastest way to see one is the Tennessee Department of Health’s inspection portal, where you can search by restaurant name or address and open the full report for each visit.
Who to call
- Shelby County Health Department: 901-222-9000, 814 Jefferson Ave., Memphis, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays
- Report a restaurant or a foodborne illness: the state’s complaint form
- Look up a score: inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/tennessee
Germantown’s recent scores
We pulled the portal’s records for Germantown from July 1 to Oct. 17, 2026, and kept routine inspections of commercial food permits (restaurants and other food businesses, not school cafeterias or child care kitchens) with addresses in ZIP codes 38138 and 38139.
| Measure | Result |
|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 31, from July 7 to Oct. 7 |
| Score range | 90 to 100 |
| Median score | 98 |
| Perfect scores of 100 | 2 |
| Follow-up inspections in the same period | 15 |
A follow-up is a return visit after an earlier inspection. A score describes one visit only.
How the scores work
- Scale: each inspection is scored out of 100, and points come off for violations the inspector records on the report.
- Type: the portal labels each visit as routine or follow-up. Compare routine scores with routine scores.
- Date: a score is a snapshot of the day of the visit. Check the date before you rely on it.
- The report: open the printable report on the portal to see what the inspector marked.
We report scores as the agency recorded them and do not rank or rate restaurants. If a business responds to a published score, we add its response.
What the county health department advises diners
The Shelby County Health Department’s dining out page suggests you:
- check the restaurant’s inspection score online, ask for the report or look for it when you arrive
- look for certificates showing kitchen managers completed food safety training
- send back undercooked meat, poultry, seafood or eggs
- make sure hot food is hot and cold food is cold; germs grow quickly between 41 and 135 degrees
- refrigerate leftovers within two hours, or one hour on a hot day, and eat them within three to four days
If you get sick after eating out, report it, especially if more than one person ate the same meal.
What this means for you
- Look up any Germantown restaurant on the state portal before you go.
- Read the date and inspection type, not just the number.
- Report a problem through the state complaint form or call 901-222-9000.
Related: new businesses in Germantown, who to call at City Hall and things to do this month.
Frequently asked questions
How do I look up a restaurant inspection score in Germantown, TN?
Search the restaurant’s name or address on the Tennessee Department of Health’s inspection portal at inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/tennessee, which shows each inspection’s date, type, score and printable report.
What is a good restaurant inspection score in Tennessee?
Inspections are scored out of 100, with points taken off for each violation the inspector records. In Germantown, routine restaurant scores from July 7 to Oct. 7, 2026, ranged from 90 to 100, with a median of 98.
How do I report a restaurant or a foodborne illness in Shelby County?
The Shelby County Health Department directs people to the Tennessee Department of Health’s restaurant complaint and foodborne illness form on tn.gov. The county health department’s number is 901-222-9000.
Does a restaurant have to post its inspection score?
The Shelby County Health Department tells diners they can look for the score when they arrive, check it online or ask the health department for a copy of the report.
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