The following food service establishments were inspected in Tift County between Dec. 18 and Dec. 31, 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 www.SouthHealthDistrict.com, click on food service scores then click Tift County.

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.



Tifton Elks Lodge, BPOE #1114

422 N. Victory Drive

Inspection Dec. 21

Previous Inspection June 18

Current Score: 100

Previous Score: 91

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.



Tift County Lanes, Inc

105 Parkway Drive

Inspection Dec. 21

Previous Inspection June 10

Current Score: 100

Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.



Taqueria Garcia

1409 N. Tift Ave.

Inspection Dec. 28

Previous Inspection June 18

Current Score: 90

Previous Score: 88

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: B

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation:

Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours. (9 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation: Observed bathroom facility (toilet) not clean. (1 point)



Rancho Grande

1428 N. Tift Ave.

Inspection Dec. 28

Previous Inspection June 16

Current Score: 98

Previous Score: 91

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

Good Retail Practices in violation: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. (2 points)



Tift Regional Medical Center

901 E. 18th St.

Inspection Dec. 28

Previous Inspection June 9

Current Score: 96

Previous Score: 96

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

Good Retail Practices in violation: Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest/coolest part of the holding unit. (4 points)



Charles Seafood & BBQ

701 W. Seventh St.

Inspection Dec. 29

Previous Inspection June 11

Current Score: 96

Previous Score: 94

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

Good Retail Practices in violation Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. (4 points)



The Smokehouse

1616 Highway 82 W.

Inspection Dec. 29

Previous Inspection June 1

Current Score: 95

Previous Score: 92

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

Good Retail Practices in violation: Equipment shall be available for reheating required quantities of food. (3 points)

All non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned including but not limited to shelf under fry area. (1 point)

Floor under equipment, walls and ceiling shall be cleaned. (1 point)



Wishbone Fried Chicken

605 Love Ave.

Inspection Dec. 30

Previous Inspection June 22

Current Score: 96

Previous Score: 91

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

Good Retail Practices in violation: Observed food being cooled by non-approved method. (3 points)

Scoop with handle shall be used to dispense food. To-go containers shall be stored inverted. (1 point)



Tokyo Japanese Steak House

194 S. Virginia Ave.

Inspection Dec. 30

Previous Re-inspection June 23

Current Score: 93

Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation:

Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. (3 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation: Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. (3 points)



Ole Times Country

Buffet

718 W. Seventh St.

Inspection Dec. 30

Previous Inspection

June 10

Current Score: 92

Previous Score: 83

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: B

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation:

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. (4 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation: Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink (front waitress area). (2 points)