The following food service establishments were inspected in Tift County between February 12, 2010 and February 18, 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 HYPERLINK "http://www.southhealthdistrict.com/" \o "blocked::http://www.southhealthdistrict.com/" 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.



Bradley Place PCH

418 N Park Avenue Tifton

Inspection February 15, 2010 Previous Inspection August 3, 2009

Current Score: 100 Previous Score: 92

Current Grade: A Previous Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.



G.O. Bailey Primary School

1340 Newton Drive Tifton

Inspection February 16, 2010 Previous Inspection September 15, 2009

Current Score: 97 Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A Previous Grade: A

Good Retail Practices in violation:

Fingernails shall not be longer than the fingertips. This applies to natural and artificial fingernails. If artificial fingernails or fingernail polish is worn, gloves in good repair shall be worn when working with exposed food. (3 points)



Golden Living Center of Tifton

1451 Newton Drive Tifton

Inspection February 16, 2010 Previous Inspection August 19, 2009

Current Score: 96 Previous Score: 96

Current Grade: A Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation:

Person-in-charge shall be aware of illnesses and symptoms that require reporting or have an employee health policy available for viewing. (4 points)



Country Inn & Suites

310 S Virginia Avenue Tifton

Inspection February 16, 2010 Previous Inspection August 27, 2009

Current Score: 96 Previous Score: 96

Current Grade: 96 Previous Grade: A

Good Retail Practices in violation:

No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. (3 points)

No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. (1 point)



Brie’s Fried Chicken

102 E 7th Street Tifton

Inspection February 16, 2010 Previous Inspection August 19, 2009

Current Score: 97 Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A Previous Grade: A

Good Retail Practices in violation:

Observed employee with no hair restraint. (3 points)



Wing Masters (New Establishment)

3111 S Central Avenue Suite A Tifton

Inspection February 17, 2010

Current Score: 100

Current Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.



Coconut Asian Bistro, Inc

724 W 2nd Street Tifton

Inspection February 17, 2010 Previous Inspection September 23, 2009

Current Score: 72 Previous Score: 93

Current Grade: C Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation:

Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. (9 points)

Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Food found stored in facility uncovered and subject to contamination. Keep all food in insect proof containers with tight fitting lids. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. (4 points)

Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with proper date not marked. (4 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation:

Observed food container not properly labeled. (3 points)

No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. (4 points)

Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. (3 points)

Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. (1 point)



Little Caesar’s Pizza

1876 US Highway 82 W Tifton

Re-inspection February 18, 2010 Previous Inspection February 9, 2010

Current Score: 100 Previous Score: 87

Current Grade: A Previous Grade: B

No violations noted at time of inspection.