The following food service establishments were inspected in Tift County Feb. 5-11. 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.



Maple Court Senior Residence

2408 N. Tift Ave.

Inspection Feb. 5

Previous Inspection Oct. 20

Current Score: 100

Previous Score: 91

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.



Gator Tales

1657 Carpenter Road Suite B

Inspection Feb. 5

Previous Inspection Nov. 25

Current Score: 100

Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.



King Buffet

121 S. Virginia Ave.

Re-inspection Feb. 8

Previous Inspection Feb. 4

Current Score: 89

Previous Score: 64

Current Grade: B

Previous Grade: U

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation:

Observed employee improperly washing hands. Employees shall properly wash hands before donning gloves. (9 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation:

Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. (2 points)



Southern Charm (New Establishment)

773 Lower Brookfield Road

Inspection Feb. 8

Current Score: 100

Current Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.



Little Caesar’s Pizza

1876 US Highway 82 W.

Inspection Feb. 9

Previous Inspection Sept. 15

Current Score: 87

Previous Score: 95

Current Grade: B

Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation:

Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Handwash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. (6 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation:

No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. (1 point)

Three compartment sink shall be cleaned and resealed to wall. (1 point)

Light shield shall be provided in walk-in cooler. (2 points)

Observed small flying insects in dish washing area. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. (3 points)