The following food service establishments were inspected in Tift County between March 7 and March 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 386-7965.

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.

• Steak N Shake

4429 Old Union Road

Re-Inspection March 7

Previous Inspection Feb.

25

Current Score: 69

Previous Score: 76

Current Grade: U

Previous Grade: C

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Soap shall be used when washing hands properly. Hands shall be washed before putting on a new pair of gloves. (9 points)

Soap shall be provided at all hand wash sinks. Hand wash sinks shall not be blocked by kitchenware. (6 points)

Potentially hazardous foods shall be cold held at 41ºF or below. (11 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation: Jewelry shall not be worn by employees preparing food except for a plain ring such as a wedding band. (3 points)