Tifton Gazette

October 10, 2012

Tift County food scores for 10/7


CNHI

TIFTON — The following food service establishments were inspected in Tift County between September 28, 2012 and October 4, 2012.  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 386-7967.  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.



Rockin’ Joe

1811 U. S. Highway 41 North    Tifton

Inspection October 3, 2012        Previous Inspection April 10, 2012

Current Score: 100            Previous Score:  100

Current Grade: A            Previous Grade:  A

No violations noted at time of inspection.



Zaxby’s

2201 North Tift Avenue         Tifton

Inspection October 3, 2012        Previous Inspection May 9, 2012

Current Score: 99            Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A            Previous Grade: A

Good Retail Practices in violation:  Gloves shall be changed once become soiled.  (1 point)



Dave’s Bread & Coffee House

1805 North Tift Avenue Ste. G    Tifton

Inspection October 3, 2012        Previous Inspection April 10, 2012

Current Score:  91            Previous Score:  100

Current Grade:  A            Previous Grade:  A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation:  Cold, potentially hazardous foods shall be maintained at 41°F or below.  (9 points)



La’ Berry Frozen Yogurt Cafe

626 North Virginia Avenue        Tifton

Inspection October 3, 2012        Previous Inspection August 27, 2012

Current Score:  91            Previous Score:  100

Current Grade:  A            Previous Grade:  A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation:  Cold, potentially hazardous foods shall be maintained at 41°F or below.  (9 points)



McDonald’s

824 2nd Street                Tifton

Inspection October 4, 2012        Previous Inspection May 1, 2012

Current Score:  91            Previous Score:  99

Current Grade:  A            Previous Grade:  A

Potentially hazardous foods being held using time as a public health control shall be discarded once the 4 hour time limit has passed.  (9 points)



Waffle House #816

903 West 7th Street            Tifton

Inspection October 2, 2012        Previous Inspection April 9, 2012

Current Score:  83            Previous Score:  81

Current Grade:  B            Previous Grade:  B

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

Cold, potentially hazardous foods shall be maintained at 41°F or below.  Hot, potentially hazardous foods shall be maintained at 135°F or above. (11 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation:   Cold water shall be provided in women’s restroom. (2 points)



Chili’s Grill & Bar

707 West 7th Street            Tifton

Inspection October 3, 2012        Previous Inspection May 15, 2012

Current Score:  72            Previous Score:  90

Current Grade:  C            Previous Grade:  A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation:  Beverages shall be consumed from an approved container.  (4 points)

Ready-to-eat foods (limes) shall not be touched with the bare hand.  (11 points)

Food shall be stored covered.  Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized to prevent buildup of food debris and mold.  (4 points)

Cold, potentially hazardous foods shall be maintained at 41°F or below. Hot, potentially hazardous foods shall be cooled from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours.  (9 points)  



Golden Corral

190 South Virginia Avenue        Tifton

Re-Inspection October 1, 2012    Previous Inspection September 21, 2012

Current Score:  97            Previous Score:  66

Current Grade:  A            Previous Grade:  U

Good Retail Practices in violation:  Potentially hazardous foods shall be cooled using an approved method.  (3 points)



El Cazador Mexican Restaurant

1021 West 2nd Street            Tifton

Re-Inspection October 4, 2012    Previous Inspection September 27, 2012

Current Score:  96            Previous Score:  63

Current Grade:  A            Previous Grade:  U

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation:  Chlorine sanitizer shall have a concentration between 50 ppm and 100 ppm.  (4 points)