The following food service establishments were inspected in Tift County between July 31 and Aug. 6. 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 386-7965. 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.



• Subway

214 E. 18th St.

Inspection July 31

Previous Inspection Jan. 22

Current Score: 100

Previous Score: 94

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.



• Pizza Quick, Inc.

191 S. Virginia Ave.

Inspection Aug. 3

Previous Inspection Jan. 21

Current Score: 96

Previous Score: 95

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

Good Retail Practices in violation: Scoop with handle shall be provided for mozzarella cheese. (2 points)

All non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned including but not limited to the freezer, shelves and inside door of walk-in cooler, shelves for storing dishes, inside and top of make line cooler and shelves under prep tables. (1 point)

Walls shall be cleaned. (1 point)



• Bradley Place PCH

418 N. Park Ave.

Inspection Aug. 3

Previous Inspection Jan. 14

Current Score: 92

Previous Score: 94

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Ice machine shall be cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to prevent mold and buildup. Sanitizer shall have a concentration between 50 ppm and 100 ppm. All kitchenware shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized. (4 points)

Thermometers shall be provided for all refrigerators and freezers. (3 points)

Can opener blade shall be replaced. (1 point)



• McDonald’s

2002 U.S. Highway 82 West

Inspection Aug. 4

Previous Inspection Jan. 22

Current Score: 82

Previous Score: 97

Current Grade: B

Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Person-in-charge shall know the location of the employee health policy and be aware of the fact that certain illnesses and symptoms require reporting. Paper towels shall be provided at all hand wash sinks. (4 points)

Cold, potentially hazardous foods shall be maintained at 41°F or below. (9 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation: Moist wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution between uses. (4 points)

Ice scoop shall be used to dispense ice. Gloves shall be changed when become soiled, when an interruption occurs in operation or when change from working with raw animal food to ready-to-eat food. (1 point)