The following food service establishments were inspected in Tift County between June 24 and June 28. 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.

Taco Loco Mexican Grill

307 West 12th Street    Tifton

Inspection: June 26, 2019    Previous Inspection:

December 12, 2018

Current Score: 82        Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: B        Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Observed time/temperature control for safety food reheated in the microwave for hot holding not reaching 165°F. (9 points)

Observed cold time/temperature control for safety foods being held at temperatures above 41°F. (9 points)

Bojangles

303 South Magnolia Street    Tifton

Inspection:

June 24, 2019        Previous Inspection:

December 3, 2018

Current Score: 83        Previous Score: 80

Current Grade: B        Previous Grade: B

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Observed clean dishes with encrusted food debris. (6 points)

Observed cold time/temperature control for safety foods being held at temperatures above 41°F. (11 points)

Asahi Xpress Japanese Restaurant

814 West 2nd Street    Tifton

Inspection:

June 27, 2019    

Previous Inspection:

December 28, 2018

Current Score: 88        Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: B        Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Observed cooked time/temperature control for safety foods not cooled from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours. (9 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation: Observed time/temperature control for safety foods being cooled using unapproved methods. (3 points)

El Metate Mexican Restaurant

1021 West 2nd Street    Tifton

Inspection:

June 25, 2019        Previous Inspection

December 11, 2018

Current Score: 100    Previous Score: 96

Current Grade: A        Previous Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.