TIFTON — The following food service establishments were inspected in Tift County between August 14, 2009 and August 20, 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.



McDonald’s

1816 North Tift Avenue

Inspection August 14, 2009

Previous Re-Inspection March 18, 2009

Current Score: 77

Previous Score: 95

Current Grade: C

Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Drinks in food preparation area shall be consumed in a disposable cup with a lid and a straw and stored in a location to avoid contamination of food, clean equipment and utensils, and single service items. Hand wash sink in food preparation area shall not be blocked. Soap and paper towels shall be provided at hand wash sink in food preparation area. (4 points)

Hamburger buns shall be stored covered. Tops of all microwaves shall be cleaned and sanitized. (4 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation: Accurate thermometers shall be provided in all coolers and freezers. (4 points)

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 between uses. (4 points)

Single service items stored under drink area shall be moved and stored in a location to avoid contamination. (1 point)

All broken equipment shall be repaired, discarded or replaced. (2 points)

Trashcan shall be provided at hand wash sink in food preparation area. (1 point)

Flies and roaches shall be controlled. Drive-thru window shall be kept closed when not in use. Self-closing apparatus

on dry goods delivery door shall be repaired. Air curtain shall be installed over dry goods delivery door. (3 points)



Lion Chasers Coffee Café (NEW)

118 East 2nd Street

Inspection August 17, 2009

Current Score: 100

Current Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.



Wendy’s

208 East 20th Street

Inspection August 18, 2009

Previous Inspection February 2, 2009

Current Score: 99

Previous Score: 98

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

Good Retail Practices in violation: Seal on cooler at front counter shall be repaired. Condensation problem in cooler below food preparation area shall be resolved. (1 point)



Krystal

819 West 2nd Street

Inspection August 18, 2009

Previous Inspection February 18, 2009

Current Score: 73

Previous Score: 88

Current Grade: C

Previous Grade: B

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Ready-to-eat food shall not be touched with the bare hand. (9 points)

Person-in-charge shall know the location of the employee health policy. (4 points)

Cold, potentially hazardous food shall be maintained at 41°F or below. Potentially hazardous food being held using time as a public health control shall be marked with a 4 or 6 hour time limit. (9 points)

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)

Area under grill shall be cleaned. Fan covers in walk-in coolers shall be cleaned. (1 point)

Trashcans shall be provided at all hand wash sinks. (1 point)



Golden Living Center of Tifton

1451 Newton Drive

Inspection August 19, 2009

Previous Inspection January 28, 2009

Current Score: 96

Previous Score: 97

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Microwave and tea nozzles shall be cleaned and sanitized. (4 points)



Brie’s Fried Chicken

102 East 7th Street

Inspection August 19, 2009

Previous Inspection February 24, 2009

Current Score: 100

Previous Score: 99

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.