Columbus County restaurant health grades for March

TL;DR

The News Reporter lists Columbus County restaurant and school food inspection scores from March 2026 obtained via public records request.
Solomon Emergency Center earned the only perfect score of 100; lowest scores of 90 went to Acme Elementary School and Bojangles #993.
Most places scored Grade A between 90-100, helping locals check food safety at familiar spots like Subways, fast food chains, and school cafeterias.

The story at a glance

The News Reporter published March 2026 health inspection results for restaurants, delis, schools, and food stands in Columbus County, North Carolina. Scores come from the Columbus County Health Department via public records. All but a few earned Grade A, with no critical violations noted. It's reported now as a routine monthly update for public awareness.[[1]](https://www.nrcolumbus.com/news/restaurant-health-grades-for-march/article_e20df732-b1b5-4917-adcd-e884d3335285.html)

Key points

32 establishments inspected in March, mostly Grade A (90-100 scores); three below 95 without A designation: Acme Elementary School (90), West Columbus School (92), Bojangles #993 (90 with A).
Perfect 100: Solomon Emergency Center, 145 Flemington Dr., Lake Waccamaw (March 26).
Top near-perfect scores (99.5): Dunkin Donuts & Baskin Robbins (Whiteville), Food Lion Produce #1694 (Tabor City).
Common chains inspected: Multiple Subways (92-97.5), Walmart Deli (98), Sonic (94), McDonald's (95.5), Taco Bell (94), Pizza Hut (96.5), Burger King (95.5).
Schools included: Hallsboro Elementary (98), Acme Elementary public school lunch (99), Nakina Middle (98.5), Columbus Christian Academy (96).
Inspections spanned March 2-31 across Whiteville, Lake Waccamaw, Tabor City, Riegelwood, Cerro Gordo, Fair Bluff, Brunswick, Hallsboro.

Details and context

The article is a straightforward list from a public records request, focusing on food service spots like fast food, delis, school lunches, and convenience store stands—no analysis, violations details, or trends discussed.

Scores range 90-100, where 90+ typically means Grade A in this county's system; lower scores still pass but flag areas for improvement.

Locations cluster around Whiteville (county seat) and nearby towns, covering daily dining options for residents.

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Why it matters

These public scores promote transparency in local food safety, letting people see how eateries maintain standards. Diners and parents can use them to pick higher-scoring spots like Solomon or avoid marginal ones like the 90s. Watch for April's list or re-inspections if any low scores prompt follow-ups.