The following food service establishments were inspected in Tift County between May 8 and May 14. 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.



• Cracker Barrel Old

Country Store

708 U. S. Highway 319 South

Inspection May 12 Previous Inspection Oct. 21, 2008

Current Score: 90

Previous Score: 92

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation:

Potato mixer, onion dicer and tomato slicer shall be thoroughly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use. Sanitizer shall be provider in dish-washing machine. Dishes shall be thoroughly washed, rinsed and sanitized. (6 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation: Ice scoop shall be stored in a clean location. Any scoop with a handle shall be store in the food product with the handle up. (1 point)

Drain boards for clean dishes shall be kept clean. Countertops shall be cleaned. (2 points)

Toilets in employee restrooms shall be cleaned. Dumpster area shall be cleaned. (1 point)



• Southern Care

Retirement Home

1934 Whiddon Mill Road

Inspection May 13 Previous Inspection Dec. 8, 2008

Current Score: 100

Previous Score: 97

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Previous Grade: A

No violations noted at time on inspection.



• Taqueria

Altamirano

65 Goff St.

Inspection May 13 Previous Inspection Nov. 17, 2008

Current Score: 93

Previous Score: 86

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: B

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Ice machine shall be cleaned and sanitized as needed. (4 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation: All food products shall be stored in approved, resealable containers. (2 points)

Ceiling tile shall be replaced. (1 point)



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Billiards

510 South Tift Ave.

Inspection May 13 Previous Inspection March 13

Current Score: 95

Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Paper towels shall be provided at all hand wash sinks including restrooms. (4 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation: Raw wood shall be sealed. Kitchenware shall be properly washed, rinsed then sanitized. (1 point)



• Shady Lane

522 South Main St.

Inspection May 14 Previous Inspection Nov. 25, 2008

Current Score: 93

Previous Score: 88

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: B

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Ice machine shall be cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary. Cabbage grinder shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each use. (4 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation: Door and windows shall be kept closed. (3 points)