The following food service establishments were inspected in Tift County between April 24, 2009 and April 30, 2009.  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.



Shoney’s of Tifton

21301 U. S. Highway 82 West

Inspection April 28

Previous Re-Inspection Oct. 14, 2008

Current Score: 81

Previous Score: 88

Current Grade: B

Previous Grade: B

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation:

Slicer shall be cleaned and sanitized before and after each use. Knife holder shall be cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary. (4 points)

Cold, potentially hazardous foods shall be maintained at 41° F or below. (11 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation: All kitchenware shall be completely air-dried before stacking. (2 points)

Seals on walk-in freezer, reach-in low boy cooler and salad bar reach-in cooler shall be repaired. Leak at 3 compartment sink shall be repaired. (1 point)

Floor and wall shall be repaired. (1 point)



Kentucky Fried

Chicken

441 North Fulwood Boulevard

Inspection April 28

Previous Inspection October 8, 2008

Current Score: 96

Previous Score: 87

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: B

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Paper towels shall be provided at hand wash sink in women’s restroom. (4 points)



JoJo’s

106 South Magnolia Drive

Inspection April 29

Previous Re-Inspection Nov. 6, 2008

Current Score: 88

Previous Score: 82

Current Grade: B

Previous Grade: B

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Cold, potentially hazardous foods shall be maintained at 41° F or below. (11 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation: Upright cooler shall be replaced. Kitchenware shall be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized. Hood shall be cleaned. (1 point)



Three Graces Manor

401 North Love Ave.

Inspection April 29

Previous Inspection Nov. 5, 2008

Current Score: 100

Previous Score: 88

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: B

No violations noted at time of inspection.