The following food service establishments were inspected in Tift County between Oct. 16 and Oct. 22.  These establishments were evaluated according to the rules and regulations set forth in the Georgia State Chapter 290-5-14.



Lion Chasers Coffee

Café

118 E 2nd St.

Inspection Oct. 16

Previous Inspection

Aug. 17

Current Score: 97

Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

Good Retail Practices in violation: Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. (3 points)



Quality Inn

1104 King Road

Inspection Oct. 19

Previous Re-inspection

April 8

Current Score: 89

Previous Score: 99

Current Grade: B

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



Los Compadres

1005 W. Eighth St.

Inspection Oct. 19

Previous Inspection

March 18

Current Score: 86

Previous Score: 95

Current Grade: B

Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Worker seen handling ready-to-eat food with bare hands when glove or utensil use is required. (9 points)

Detergent shall be provided for dish machine. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized in three compartment sink. Shelves in walk-in cooler shall be cleaned. (4 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation: Observed employee bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed employee bathroom facility not clean. Repair and clean floor in walk-in cooler. (1 point)



Anchor Lounge

339 Commerce Way

Inspection Oct. 19

Previous Inspection

April 21

Current Score: 96

Previous Score: 96

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. (4 points)



Checkers

112 S. Virginia Ave.

Inspection Oct. 19

Previous Inspection

7/02/2009

Current Score: 100

Previous Score: 96

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.



Longhorn Steakhouse

1314 US Highway 82

West

Inspection Oct. 19

Previous Inspection July 2

Current Score: 95

Previous Score: 96

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. (4 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation: Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Air dry pans prior to stacking. (1 point)



Hardee’s

178 Southwell

Boulevard

Inspection Oct. 20

Previous Inspection

April 23, 2009

Current Score: 87

Previous Score: 89

Current Grade: B

Previous Grade: B

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

Commercially processed foods shall be reheated to 135°F or above. (9 points)



Maple Court Senior Residence

2408 N. Tift Ave.

Inspection Oct. 20

Previous Inspection

Jan. 14

Current Score: 91

Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Worker seen handling ready-to-eat boiled eggs with bare hands when glove or utensil use is required. (9 points)



Domino’s Pizza

421 Love Ave.

Inspection Oct. 20

Previous Inspection

Jan. 27

Current Score: 100

Previous Score: 91

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.



Burger King

1504 US Highway 82

West

Inspection Oct. 20

Previous Inspection

May 20

Current Score: 95

Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils, tomato slicer. (4 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation: In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. (1 point)



Subway

1909 US Highway 82 W

STE 10

Inspection Oct. 20

Previous Inspection

Jan. 22

Current Score: 87

Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: B

Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41°F. (9 points)

Observed toxic item stored by food. (4 points)



Southern Care

Retirement Home

1934 Whiddon Mill Road

Inspection Oct. 21

Previous Inspection

May 13

Current Score: 100

Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.



Three Graces Manor

401 N. Love Ave.

Inspection Oct. 21

Previous Inspection

April 29

Current Score: 92

Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

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

Good Retail Practices in violation: Hair restraints shall be worn. Food employees shall not have fingernails past the fingertips. (3 points)

Gloves shall be changed whenever they become soiled. (1 point)