The following food service establishments were inspected in Tift County between June 18 and June 25.  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.



Hawkeye Bar-B-Que

307 W. 12th St.

Inspection June 18 Previous Inspection Dec. 8, 2008

Current Score: 100

Previous Score: 96

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.



Elks Club

422 North Victory Drive

Inspection June 18

Previous Inspection

Nov. 26, 2008

Current Score: 91

Previous Score: 96

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: All ready-to-eat foods shall be stored over raw meats. (9 points)



La Estrella Salon de Baile y Restaurante

331 Commerce Way

Inspection June 18

Previous Inspection

Dec. 30, 2008

Current Score: 100

Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.



Red Lobster

105 S. Virginia Ave.

Inspection June 22, 2009

Previous Inspection

Nov. 18, 2008

Current Score: 100 Previous Score: 96

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.



Wishbone Fried Chicken

605 Love Ave.

Inspection June 22

Previous Re-Inspection Jan. 2

Current Score: 91

Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

Good Retail Practices in violation: Cold, potentially hazardous foods shall be maintained at 41° F or below. (9 points)



Tokyo Japanese Steak House

194 South Virginia Avenue Tifton

Re-Inspection June 23

Previous Inspection June 9

Current Score: 100

Previous Score: 79

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: C

No violations noted at time of inspection.



Golden Corral

190 S. Virginia Ave.

Inspection June 23 Previous Inspection December 24, 2008

Current Score: 100

Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.



Asahi Xpress Japanese Steakhouse

814 W. Second St.

Inspection June 24

Previous Inspection Nov. 21, 2008

Current Score: 100

Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.



Comfort Inn & Suites (NEW)

310 S. Virginia Ave.

Inspection June 24, 2009

Current Score: 100

Current Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.



La Cabana Mexican Restaurant

211 Main St.

Inspection June 25 Previous Inspection Dec. 17, 2008

Current Score: 100

Previous Score: 84

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: B

No violations noted at time of inspection.



Great Wall

604 Love Ave.

Inspection June 24

Previous Inspection Sep. 8, 2008

Current Score: 80

Previous Score: 81

Current Grade: B

Previous Grade: B

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: All ready-to-eat foods shall be stored over raw animal product. (9 points)

All foods shall be stored covered. (6 points)

Chlorine sanitizer shall have a concentration between 50 ppm and 100 ppm. (4 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation: Gloves shall be changed between tasks. (1 point)