The following food service establishments were inspected in Tift County between May 15, 2020 and May 26, 2020. 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.  

Sno Biz

110 S Virginia Avenue        

Tifton

Inspection:

May 18, 2020    

Previous Inspection:

December 11, 2019

Current Score: 83          

 Previous Score; 100

Current Grade: B            

Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation:

Observed food employee not washing hands properly prior to handling food. (9 points)

Observed hand wash sink being used for other purposes besides washing hands and not accessible for employees. Observed no paper towels or soap at hand wash sink. (4 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation:

Observed non-food contact surfaces in need of cleaning. (1 point)

Observed cold water not provided at hand wash sink. (2 points)

Observed floors in need of cleaning. (1 point)

Sonic Drive-In Tifton

317 S Virginia Avenue        

Tifton

Inspection:

May 20, 2020    

Previous Inspection:

August 12, 2019

Current Score: 94            

Previous Score: 90

Current Grade: A            

Previous Grade: A

Good Retail Practices in violation:

Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. (3 points)

Observed in-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation equipment in-between uses. (1 point)

Observed ice build-up around freezer door and door in need of repair. (1 point)

Observed lights in kitchen not shielded. (1 point)

Starbucks Coffee Company

1204 US Highway 82 W        

Tifton

Inspection:

May 19, 2020        

Previous Inspection:

September 4, 2019

Current Score: 94            

Previous Score: 81

Current Grade: A            

Previous Grade: B

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation:

Observed PIC not having access to temperature log taken by key drop deliveries. (6 points)

Hardee’s Restaurant

318 S Virginia Avenue        

Tifton

Inspection:

May 20, 2020    

Previous Inspection:

November 25, 2019

Current Score: 99            

Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A            

Previous Grade: A

Good Retail Practices in violation:

Observed accumulations of food debris on top of equipment and other non-food contact surfaces. (1 point)

Days Inn

1199 US Highway 82 West        

Tifton

Inspection:

May 26, 2020            

Previous Inspection:

October 22, 2019

Current Score: 100        

Previous Score: 96

Current Grade: A         

Previous Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.