The following food service establishments were inspected in Tift County between Feb. 22 and Feb. 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 386-7965. 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.

• Steak N Shake

4429 Old Union Road Tifton

Inspection Feb. 25 Previous Inspection Oct. 16, 2007

Current Score: 76

Previous Score: 89

Current Grade: C

Previous Grade: B

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Drink shall only be consumed in a designated area unless using a disposable cup with a lid and a straw. Gum shall not be chewed while preparing food. (4 points)

Hand wash sink shall not be blocked by sanitizer bucket and dirty dish(es). (4 points)

Chlorine sanitizer shall have a concentration between 50 ppm and 100 ppm including sanitizer buckets and dishwasher. (6 points)

Potentially hazardous food shall be cold held at 41ºF or below. (9 points)

Good retail practices in violation: Food shall be stored six inches off the floor. Scoops with handles shall be provided for bulk salt and sugar containers. Sugar shall be stored in a bulk container with a resealable lid. (3 points)