The following food service establishments were inspected in Tift County between December 11, 2009 and December 17, 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 386-7967.  Also, all scores are available at HYPERLINK "http://www.southhealthdistrict.com/" \o "blocked::http://www.southhealthdistrict.com/" 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.



The Rib Shack

108 Alder Street Tifton

Inspection December 11, 2009 Previous Inspection June 12, 2009

Current Score: 96 Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Food service establishment shall have an employee attend and pass a certified food safety manager class as soon as possible. (4 points)



Asahi Xpress

814 West 2nd Street Tifton

Inspection December 14, 2009 Previous Inspection June 24, 2009

Current Score: 100 Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A Previous Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.



Dairy Queen

210 West 7th Street Tifton

Inspection December 14, 2009 Previous Inspection May 20, 2009

Current Score: 100 Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A Previous Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.



Applebee’s

808 West 7th Street Tifton

Inspection December 14, 2009 Previous Inspection May 22, 2009

Current Score: 97 Previous Score: 91

Current Grade: A Previous Grade: A

Good Retail Practices in violation: Food employees shall not wear jewelry on arms and hands except for a plain ring such as a wedding band. (3 points)



Donaldson Dining Hall

2802 Moore Highway ABAC 35 Tifton

Inspection December 14, 2009 Previous Inspection May 27, 2009

Current Score: 94 Previous Score: 91

Current Grade: A Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Tomato slicers, meat slicers and lemon slicer shall be cleaned and sanitized. (6 points)



Zaxby’s Restaurant

198 Virginia Avenue Tifton

Inspection December 15, 2009 Previous Inspection June 9, 2009

Current Score: 99 Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A Previous Grade: A

Good Retail Practices in violation: Utensils shall be stored in food with the handle up. Scoops with handles shall be used to dispense food. (1 point)



Hilton Garden Inn

201 Boo Drive Tifton

Inspection December 16, 2009 Previous Inspection June 15, 2009

Current Score: 93 Previous Score: 92

Current Grade: A Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation:

Beverages in food preparation area shall be consumed using a disposable cup with a lid and a straw. (4 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation: Milk shall be discarded after expired. (3 points)



Pit Stop Bar-B-Que

1112 West 8th Street Tifton

Inspection December 16, 2009 Previous Inspection June 4, 2009

Current Score: 91 Previous Score: 99

Current Grade: A Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Hot, potentially hazardous foods shall be maintained at 135° F or above. (9 points)



Bubba’s Ribs & Q

1629 Tift Avenue Tifton

Inspection December 16, 2009 Previous Inspection June 15, 2009

Current Score: 100 Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A Previous Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.



Springhill Country Club

5 East Springhill Drive Tifton

Inspection December 17, 2009 Previous Inspection June 17, 2009

Current Score: 87 Previous Score: 96

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. (9 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation: Food shall not be stored on the floor. (3 points)

Walk-in cooler shall be repaired. (1 point)



Hampton Inn

720 U. S. Highway 319 South Tifton

Inspection December 17, 2009 Previous Inspection February 10, 2009

Current Score: 100 Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A Previous Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.



Hawkeye Bar-B-Que Specialties

307 West 12th Street Tifton

Inspection December 17, 2009 Previous Inspection June 18, 2009

Current Score: 91 Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Hot, potentially hazardous foods shall be cooled from 135° F to 41° F within 6 hours. (9 points)