The following food service establishments were inspected in Tift County between Dec. 18, 2009 and Jan. 7, 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 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.



Chili’s Grill & Bar

707 W. Seventh St.

Inspection Dec. 30

Previous Inspection June 5

Current Score: 94

Previous Score: 93

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation:

Observed encrusted material on can opener blade. Slicer shall be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use. Cutting boards shall be sanded or replaced. (6 points)



New Boy Grill & Bar

309 S. Tift Ave.

Inspection Dec. 30

Previous Inspection June 18

Current Score: 88

Previous Score: 98

Current Grade: B

Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation:

Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. (9 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation: Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Change cloth bucket out at least every 2-4 hours or as needed. Solution shall have 50-100 ppm of sanitizing solution at all times. (3 points)



Great Wall

604 Love Ave.

Inspection Dec. 31

Previous Inspection June 24

Current Score: 91

Previous Score: 80

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: B

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation:

Potentially hazardous food not held at 135°F or above. (9 points)



La Cabana Mexican Restaurant

211 Main St.

Inspection Dec. 31

Previous Inspection June 25

Current Score: 88

Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: B

Previous Grade: A

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 food being cooled by non-approved method. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. (3 points)





Dawg Dayz

1805 North Tift Ave..

Inspection Jan. 4

Previous Inspection Nov. 2

Current Score: 100

Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.



Hog-N-Bones

2008 U. S. Highway 82 W.

Inspection Jan. 5

Previous Inspection Oct. 9

Current Score: 87

Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: B

Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Employees shall only consume beverages out of a disposable cup with a lid and a straw. Paper towels shall be provided at all hand wash sinks. (4 points)

Potentially hazardous foods that are reheated for hot holding shall be reheated to 165 °F or above within 2 hours. (9 points)



Quizno’s Sub

1430 U. S. Highway 82 W Ste. 106

Inspection Jan.5

Previous Inspection July 10

Current Score: 93

Previous Score: 91

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Person-in-charge shall be aware that certain illnesses and symptoms require reporting and have access to an employee health policy. (6 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation: Most current inspection report shall be posted. (1 point)



MBC Sports

2717 U. S. Highway 41 S.

Inspection Jan.6

Previous Inspection Nov. 4

Current Score: 96

Previous Score: 95

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Paper towels shall be provided at all hand wash sinks. (4 points)



Subway

410 N. Virginia Ave.

Inspection Jan. 6

Previous Inspection July 22

Current Score: 92

Previous Score: 81

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: B

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Person-in-charge shall be aware that certain illnesses and symptoms require reporting and have access to an employee health policy. (4 points)

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. (4 points)