Three food establishments in Alabama were ordered to close in recent weeks after health inspectors discovered roach infestations, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health.
1. Asia Buffet — Tuscaloosa
Asia Buffet, located at 1320 McFarland Boulevard E in Tuscaloosa, was shut down on November 12, 2025 due to a roach infestation.
2. Pablos Mexican Restaurant — Birmingham
On November 4, 2025, Pablos Mexican Restaurant (at 3439 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham) was also ordered to cease operations. Inspectors didn’t just find roaches — the restaurant scored below 60 on its health inspection, signaling widespread sanitation violations in addition to the infestation.
3. Subway — Eutaw
A Subway location in Eutaw (1000 County Road 208) was closed on October 17, 2025 after inspectors reported a roach infestation.
Bonus: Infernos Grill – Fyffe
Not a roach infestation, but Infernos Grill on 1122 Main Street was closed by health inspectors due to a rodent infestation and an inspection score of less than 60.
What these closures mean
Rest assured that any restaurant that’s closed aren’t opened back up “until an inspection indicates conditions constituting an imminent health risk and a substantial hazard no longer exist.”
These recent shutdowns highlight ongoing food-safety challenges in Alabama dining — even among well-known chains like Subway. Roach infestations are especially concerning because they not only indicate poor sanitation practices but also pose serious health risks, including potential contamination of food and food-prep surfaces.
For patrons, these closures serve as a reminder of the vital role of health inspection and enforcement. It also underscores the importance of follow-up: restaurants must prove they’ve solved the problem to reopen.
If you’re curious about the full list of recent restaurant enforcement actions in Alabama — or want to see which other spots have been shut down for health violations — you can check the Alabama Department of Public Health’s “Establishment Closings” page.
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