The following food service establishments were inspected in Tift County between April 17 and April 23. 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 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 Foodborne 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.

Bubbavine’s Hot Dogs

2473 U. S. Highway 82 East

Inspection April 17

Previous Inspection Oct. 3, 2008

Current Score: 72

Previous Score: 93

Current Grade: C

Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Certified food safety manager shall be employed by the establishment. (4 points)

Ready-to-eat foods shall not be touched by the bare hand. Gloves, tongs, spatula, deli tissue or dispensing utensil shall be used to touch the food. (9 points)

Kitchenware shall be washed, rinsed then sanitized. (4 points)

Hot, potentially hazardous foods shall be maintained at 135° F or above. (9 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation: Ice scoop shall be stored with the handle up. In-use utensils shall be stored in a clean, dry location. (2 points)



Griffin’s Country Diner

603 Old Omega Road

Inspection April 21, 2009

Previous Inspection Sept. 26, 2008

Current Score: 98

Previous Score: 94

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

Good Retail Practices in violation: Single-use gloves shall be used for only one task such as working with ready-to-eat foods or with raw food, used for no other purpose and discarded. (2 points)



Huddle House

308 East 5th Street

Re-Inspection April 21

Previous Inspection April 6

Current Score: 99

Previous Score: 74

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: C

Good Retail Practices in violation: Most current inspection report shall be posted. (1 point)



Anchor Lounge

339 Commerce Way

Inspection April 21, 2009

Previous Inspection Feb. 18

Current Score: 96

Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A



Good Retail Practices in violation: Employees shall keep their fingernails trimmed to no longer than the fingertips. Food employees shall wear an approved hair restraint. Food employees shall not wear jewelry on their arms and hands except for a plain ring such as a wedding band. Moist wiping cloths shall be stored in chlorine sanitizing solution with a concentration between 50 ppm and 100 ppm when not in use. (3 points)

Kitchenware shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized properly. (1 point)



Georgia Agrirama Development Authority

1392 Whiddon Mill Road

Inspection April 22, 2009

Previous Inspection Oct. 14, 2008

Current Score: 96

Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

Good Retail Practices in violation: Food employees shall not wear jewelry on their arms and hands except for a plain ring such as a wedding band. (3 points)

Ice scoops shall be stored in a clean, dry location. Single-use gloves shall be discarded when damaged or soiled or when interruptions occur in operation. (1 point)



Hardee’s

178 Southwell Boulevard

Inspection April 23

Previous Re-Inspection Oct. 24, 2008

Current Score: 89

Previous Score: 91

Current Grade: B

Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Onion slicer shall be cleaned and sanitized after use. Tea nozzles shall be cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to prevent mold. (4 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation: Moist wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution between uses. (3 points)

Roaches shall be controlled. (4 points)