The following food service establishments were inspected in Tift County between February 26, 2010 and March 4, 2010.  These establishments were evaluated according to the rules and regulations set forth in the Georgia State Chapter 290-5-14. Anyone with a question, comment or complaint should feel free to call the Environmental Health Services section of the Tift County Health Department at 386-7967.  Also, all scores are available at www.SouthHealthDistrict.com, click on food service scores then click Tift County.

The violations for each establishment are divided into two categories, Public Health Interventions to control Food borne Illness Risk Factors and Good Retail Practices. Risk Factors are food preparation practices and employee behaviors most commonly reported to the Centers for Disease Control and prevention as contributing factors in food borne illness outbreaks.

The establishment shall at the time of inspection correct a Risk Factor violation unless determined otherwise by the Health Authority considering the nature of the hazard. Good Retail Practices are preventive measures to control the introduction of pathogens, chemicals and physical objects into foods. Good Retail Practices violations shall be corrected within 72 hours after the inspection is completed unless otherwise directed by the Health Authority. Each establishment will have a current score and current grade.



Lion Chasers Coffee

Cafe

118 E. Second St.

Inspection March 3

Previous Inspection

Oct. 16, 2009

Current Score: 100

Current Grade: A

Previous Score: 97

Previous Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.



Taco Bell

809 W. Second St.

Inspection March 3

Previous Inspection Oct. 06, 2009

Current Score: 100

Current Grade: A

Previous Score: 96

Previous Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.



Sonic Drive-In

317 S. Virginia Ave.

Inspection March 4

Previous Inspection Sept. 29, 2009



Current Score: 100

Current Grade: A

Previous Score: 97

Previous Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.



Waffle House #583

1201 U. S. Highway 82 West

Inspection March 2

Previous Re-Inspection Oct. 7, 2009

Current Score: 99

Current Grade: A

Previous Score: 100

Previous Grade: A

Good Retail Practices in violation: Leaking ceiling in cook area shall be repaired. (1 point)



Matt Wilson

Elementary School

510 W. 17th St.

Inspection March 1

Previous Inspection

Sept. 21, 2009

Current Score: 96

Current Grade: A

Previous Score: 96

Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Employees shall only consume beverages in a designated area from a disposable cup with a lid and a straw. (4 points)



Anchor Lounge

339 Commerce Way

Inspection March 4

Previous Inspection

Oct. 19, 2009

Current Score: 96

Current Grade: A

Previous Score: 96

Previous Grade: A

Good Retail Practices in violation: Employees shall keep their fingernails trimmed to no longer than the tips of the fingers. Employees shall wear a hair restraint. Food employees shall not wear jewelry on arms and hands except for a plain ring such as a wedding band. (3 points)

If washing vegetables, a vegetable sink shall be installed. (1 point)



Quality Inn

1104 King Drive

Inspection March 2

Previous Re-Inspection

Oct. 19, 2009

Current Score: 86

Current Grade: B

Previous Score: 89

Previous Grade: B

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Cold, potentially hazardous foods shall be maintained at 41°F or below. Hot, potentially hazardous foods shall be maintained at 135°F or above. (11 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation: Food containers shall be properly labeled. (3 points)