The following food service establishments were inspected in Tift County between April 10 and April 16. 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.



• Omega Elementary School

150 College Ave., Omega

Inspection April 14 Previous Inspection Oct. 2, 2008

Current Score: 100 Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A Previous Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.



• Taqueria Jesus Maria

5535 Alabama Ave.

Inspection April 14 Previous Re-inspection Oct. 16, 2008

Current Score: 95 Previous Score: 80

Current Grade: A Previous Grade: B

Good Retail Practices in violation: Chlorine bleach sanitizer in bucket for moist wiping cloths shall have a concentration between 50 ppm and 100 ppm. (4 points)

Three compartment sink shall be set up properly to wash, rinse and sanitize dishes. (1 point)



• Hilton Garden Inn (New Establishment)

201 Boo Drive

Inspection April 15

Current Score: 100

Current Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection



• Sno Biz

110 S. Virginia Ave.

Inspection April 15 Previous Inspection Sept. 19, 2008

Current Score: 93 Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A Previous Grade: A

Good Retail Practices in violation: Hair shall be properly restrained using a hair net or baseball cap. (3 points)

Hands shall not be washed in the three-compartment sink. Only use hand wash sink for hand washing. (1 point)



• Taco Bell

809 W. Second St.

Inspection April 15 Previous Inspection Oct. 29, 2008

Current Score: 98 Previous Score: 96

Current Grade: A Previous Grade: A

Good Retail Practices in violation: Kitchenware shall be completely air dried before stacking. (1 point)

Warmer shall be cleaned. Encrusted pans shall either be cleaned and sanitized or replaced. (1 point)



• Steak N Shake

4429 Old Union Road

Inspection April 16 Previous Re-inspection Aug. 28, 2008

Current Score: 90 Previous Score: 80

Current Grade: A Previous Grade: B

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation:

Paper towels shall be provided at all hand wash sinks. (4 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation: Countertops shall be kept clean. (2 points)

Walls shall be cleaned. (1 point)

Ants shall be controlled. (3 points)