The following food service establishments were inspected in Tift County between January 8, 2010 and January 14, 2010.  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.



Giggles Cafe

219 Main Street Tifton

Inspection January 12, 2010 Previous Inspection July 27, 2009

Current Score: 100 Previous Score: 96

Current Grade: A Previous Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.



Rural Development Center

15 RDC Road Tifton

Inspection January 12, 2010 Previous Inspection July 23, 2009

Current Score: 100 Previous Score: 96

Current Grade: A Previous Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.



Subway

1830 U. S. Highway 82 W Tifton

Inspection January 13, 2010 Previous Inspection July 23, 2009

Current Score: 97 Previous Score: 90

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)



Waffle House #816

903 West 7th Street Tifton

Inspection January 13, 2010 Previous Inspection July 30, 2009

Current Score: 91 Previous Score: 88

Current Grade: A Previous Grade: B

Good Retail Practices in violation: Food shall be discarded after use-by date has passed. (3 points)

Employees shall not have finger nails longer than the finger tips. Food employees shall not wear jewelry on arms and hands except for a plain ring such as a wedding band. Moist wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer between uses. (3 points)

Non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned including but not limited to inside of all coolers and countertops under equipment. (2 points)

Floor in dry storage area shall be cleaned. (1 point)



Yogurt You’ll Love

121 South Virginia Avenue Tifton

Inspection January 13, 2010 Previous Inspection July 30, 2009

Current Score: 97 Previous Score: 96

Current Grade: A Previous Grade: A

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



Taqueria Altamirano

65 Goff Street Tifton

Re-Inspection January 13, 2010 Previous Inspection December 8, 2009

Current Score: 93 Previous Score: 76

Current Grade: A Previous Grade: C

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Food service establishment shall have a certified food safety manager on staff. (4 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation: Potentially hazardous foods shall be thawed using one of the approved methods. (3 points)



Comfort Inn & Suites (NEW)

320 South Virginia Avenue Tifton

Inspection January 14, 2010

Current Score: 100

Current Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.