TIFTON — The following food service establishments were inspected in Tift County between February 19, 2010 and February 24, 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. 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.



Eighth Street Middle School

700 West 8th St.

Inspection Feb. 19

Previous Inspection Sept. 3

Current Score: 97

Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

Good Retail Practices in violation: Employees shall keep their fingernails trimmed to no longer than the tips of the fingers. (3 points)



Longhorn Steakhouse

1314 U.S. Hwy. 82 W.

Inspection Feb. 19

Previous Inspection Oct. 19

Current Score: 96

Previous Score: 95

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Kitchenware shall thoroughly be washed, rinsed and sanitized. (4 points)



Burger King

1504 U. S. Hwy. 82 W.

Inspection Feb. 19

Previous Inspection Oct. 20

Current Score: 100

Previous Score: 95

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.



Northside Primary School

1815 Chestnut Ave.

Inspection Feb. 22

Previous Inspection Sept. 3

Current Score: 96

Previous Score: 99

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Employees shall consume beverages from a disposable cup with a lid and straw. (4 points)



Coconut Asian Bistro, Inc.

724 W. Second St.

Re-Inspection Feb. 22

Previous Inspection Feb. 17

Current Score: 100

Previous Score: 72

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: C

No violations noted at time of inspection.



Main Street Scoop

212 Main St.

Inspection Feb. 22

Previous Re-Inspection Oct. 06

Current Score: 90

Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

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

All potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat foods shall be date marked. (6 points)



Krystal

819 W. Second St.

Inspection Feb. 23

Previous Re-Inspection Sept. 1

Current Score: 84

Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: B

Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Raw animal food shall not be stored over ready-to-eat food. Gloved hand shall not be used to handle raw beef then used to touch rehydrated onions. (9 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation: Employees shall keep their fingernails trimmed to no longer than the tips of the fingers. Employees shall wear a hair restraint. Food employees shall not wear jewelry on arms and hands except for a plain ring such as a wedding band. (4 points)

Single-use gloves shall be changed when switching from one task to another task. (1 point)

Cleaning shall be done including but not limited to back cooking area, cup holders, sandwich cooler and under conveyor toaster. (2 points)



N. E. Campus Tift County High School

3021 Fulwood Road

Inspection Feb. 23

Previous Inspection Sept. 4

Current Score: 100

Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.



Ci Ci’s Pizza

1909 U. S. Hwy. 82 W., Suite 5

Inspection Feb. 23

Previous Inspection Aug. 27

Current Score: 87

Previous Score: 89

Current Grade: B

Previous Grade: B

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: All hand wash sinks shall be cleaned. (6 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation: Employees shall keep their fingernails trimmed to no longer than the tips of the fingers. (3 points)

Equipment shall be maintained so that lubricant does not leak onto food contact surfaces. All non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned including but not limited to 3 compartment sink, dishwasher, shelves for storing dishes, inside and outside of makeline cooler, bin for holding clean cups, shelves in walk-in cooler and shelves for storing cooked food. (2 points)

Floors and walls throughout facility shall be cleaned. Employees shall designated area to store personal items. (2 points)



Len Lastinger Primary School

1210 Lake Drive

Inspection Feb. 24

Previous Inspection Sept. 15

Current Score: 100

Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.



Chick-fil-a

1197 U. S. Hwy. 82 W.

Inspection Feb. 24

Previous Inspection Sept. 16

Current Score: 99

Previous Score: 96

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: A

Good Retail Practices in violation: All non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned including but not limited to inside of reach-in cooler, cooler gaskets, cooler shelves and countertops under equipment. (1 point)