The following food service establishments were inspected in Tift County between Dec. 9 and Dec. 13.  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.

Taqueria Hermanos Chavez

1101 King Drive Ste. B        

Tifton

Inspection:

December 11, 2019        

Previous Inspection:

February 5, 2019

Current Score: 90            

Previous Score: 82

Current Grade: A            

Previous Score: B

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Observed chemical concentrations in sanitizer buckets too low. Observed food contact surfaces of microwave and reach-in coolers with copious amounts of food buildup. (4 points)

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

Observed numerous nonfood contact surfaces in need of cleaning. (2 points)

Observed floors throughout establishment in need of cleaning. (1 point)

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar

808 West 7th Street        

Tifton

Inspection:

December 12, 2019        

Previous Inspection:

June 11, 2019

Current Score: 91            

Previous Score: 92

Current Grade: A            

Previous Score: A

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

Observed several bags of expired time/temperature control for safety foods. (3 points)

Red Lobster #0739

101 South Virginia Avenue    

Tifton

Inspection:

December 10, 2019        

Previous Inspection:

June 18, 2019

Current Score: 93            

Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A            Previous Score: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Observed encrusted food on clean dishes. (4 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation:  Observed food employee with jewelry on arms and hands while preparing food. Observed employee with fingernails past the fingertips. (3 points)

The Soup Kitchen

2731 South Central Avenue    

Tifton

Inspection:

December 11, 2019        

Previous Inspection:

May 30, 2019

Current Score: 94            

Previous Score: 94

Current Grade: A            

Previous Score: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Observed no certified food safety manager for establishment. (6 points)

El Paraíso            

250 Oak Street            

Omega

Inspection:

December 12, 2019        

Previous Inspection:

April 10, 2019

Current Score: 96            

Previous Score: 91

Current Grade: A            

Previous Score: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Observed chemical concentration of sanitizer in 3 compartment sink too low. (4 points)

Firehouse Subs

909 West 8th Street        

Tifton

Inspection:

December 11, 2019        

Previous Inspection:

May 8, 2019

Current Score: 96            

Previous Score: 79

Current Grade: A            

Previous Grade: C

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Observed chemical concentrations in sanitizer buckets too low. (4 points)

Dairy Queen

210 West 7th Street        

Tifton

Inspection:

December 9, 2019            

Previous Inspection:

January 17, 2019

Current Score: 96        

Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A            

Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation:

Observed drink nozzles with build-up of mold. (4 points)