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The inspection scores reported here are accurate at the time of this report. To check the latest scores, visit the Tennessee Department of Health website. The inspection scores reported here are accurate at the time of this report. To check the latest scores, visit the Tennessee Department of Health website.More >> 
6 On Your Side reporter Don Dare reports on the latest restaurant inspections by the Knox County Health Department every Thursday on 6 News at 6:00.Each week, 6 On Your Side reporter Don Dare checks the latest restaurant inspections by the Knox County Health Department. Find out which restaurants flunked and which are the cleanest every ThursdayMore >>
By BO WILLIAMS
6 News Anchor/Reporter
KNOXVILLE (WATE) - Not a single restaurant failed its inspection this week, but that's not to say that some didn't come close.
Lowest Score:
McDonald's, 1720 Cumberland Avenue - Grade: 72
Keep in mind, 70 is the lowest score a restaurant can receive and still pass.
The inspector noted a dirty ice dispenser. There were also chemicals stored in the wrong place as well as food and cups stored under sewer lines.
The inspector also noticed a cook who did not wash his hands after handling raw beef.
Other low scores:
Zaxby's, 2024 Cumberland Avenue - Grade: 74
That's another passing grade, but there are critical violations.
Fruit flies were found in the restaurant. Also, a bulk food container was not labeled properly.
Some raw chicken was not stored at the proper temperature, and the inspector found mold on a self-serve ice machine.
Top scores:
- Melinda's Country Cooking, 465 Park 40 North - Grade: 99
- Volunteer Princess, 956 Volunteer Landing - Grade: 99
- Soccer Taco, 6701 Kingston Pike - Grade: 99
- Hilltop Vineyard, 6535 Kingston Pike - Grade: 98
- Hibachi Factory, 1815 Cumberland Avenue - Grade: 96
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, 1701 Cumberland Avenue - Grade: 96
- Icearium Concession Stand, 110 South Watt Road - Grade: 96
- Jacob's Time Out, 5307 Middlebrook Pike - Grade: 96
Those scores in the 90s are outstanding, especially the two almost perfect scores we saw this week.
