Newton County restaurant inspection scores

Newton County

• Cowboy's BBQ, 1066 Highway 142, Covington. 93/A

• El Chaparro Tex-Mex, 6193 Highway 278, Covington. 84/B

• Mystic Grill, 1116 Clark St., Covington. 80/B

• Pippin's BBQ, 10055 Covington Bypass, Covington. 94/A

• Shane's Rib Shack, 5340 Highway 20, Covington. 80/B

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