May 05, 2008 11:13 am
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The following food service establishments were inspected in Tift County between April 11 and April 17. 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.
• Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
708 U.S. Highway 319 South
Inspection April 11 Previous Inspection Sept. 18, 2007
Current Score: 95
Previous Score: 95
Current Grade: A
Previous Grade: A
Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Chlorine sanitizing solution shall have a concentration between 50 ppm and 100 ppm. All kitchenware shall be thoroughly washed, rinsed and sanitized to remove food accumulation. (4 points)
Good Retail Practices in violation: Air-drying racks shall be cleaned. (1 point)
• Wendy’s
208 E. 20th St.
Re-inspection April 11 Previous Inspection April 3
Current Score: 97
Previous Score: 87
Current Grade: A
Previous Grade: B
Good Retail Practices in violation: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, while preparing food, food employees shall not wear jewelry on their arms and hands including medical information jewelry. (3 points)
• Hardee’s
178 Southwell Blvd.
Inspection April 14 Previous Inspection Sept. 20, 2007
Current Score: 79
Previous Score: 90
Current Grade: C
Previous Grade: A
Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Soda nozzles shall be cleaned and sanitized daily. (6 points)
Cold, potentially hazardous foods shall be maintained at 41ºF or below. (9 points)
Good Retail Practices in violation: Potentially hazardous food shall be thawed under refrigeration that is maintained at 41ºF or below. (3 points)
Single-use gloves shall only be used for one task such as working with ready-to-eat food or with raw animal food, used for no other purpose and discarded when damaged or soiled or when interruptions occur in preparation. (1 point)
Hand wash sink, microwave and all other non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized. (2 points)
• Subway
1909 U.S Highway 82 West Ste. 10
Inspection April 14 Previous Inspection Sept. 7, 2007
Current Score: 98
Previous Score: 91
Current Grade: A
Previous Grade: A
Good retail practices in violation: All kitchenware shall be completely air-dried before stacking. (1 point)
Drain plug shall be provided for dumpster. (1 point)
• Sonic Drive-In
317 S. Virginia Ave.
Inspection April 15 Previous Inspection Sept. 19, 2007
Current Score: 97
Previous Score: 97
Current Grade: A
Previous Grade: A
Good retail practices in violation: Shelves in walk-in cooler shall be cleaned. Prep cooler shall be cleaned. (1 point)
Dumpster area shall be cleaned. Drain plug shall be provided for dumpster. (2 points)
• Rancho Grande
1428 N. Tift Ave.
Inspection April 15 Previous Inspection July 30, 2007
Current Score: 90
Previous Score: 91
Current Grade: A
Previous Grade: A
Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Chlorine sanitizing solution shall have a concentration between 50 ppm and 100 ppm. Use chlorine test strips to test the concentration of the chlorine. (4 points)
Good retail practices in violation: Moist wiping cloths shall be stored in chlorine sanitizing solution between uses. (4 points)
Scoop shall be stored in sugar with handle extending out. (1 point)
Microwave shall be cleaned. All coolers shall be cleaned and sanitized on the inside and outside. (1 point)
• Checkers
108 Virginia Ave.
Inspection April 16 Previous Inspection Sept. 13, 2007
Current Score: 93
Previous Score: 94
Current Grade: A
Previous Grade: A
Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Beverages shall be consumed in designated employee area or if consumed in the food preparation area, beverages shall be in a disposable cup with a lid and a straw. (4 points)
Good retail practices in violation: Potentially hazardous foods shall be thawed: under refrigeration that is maintained at 41ºF or below, in microwave then immediately transferred to stove or oven, as part of the cooking process in the stove or oven, or under running water that has a temperature of 70ºF or below. (3 points)
• ABAC Donaldson Dining Hall
2802 Moore Highway ABAC 35 Tifton
Inspection April 17 Previous Inspection Sept. 4, 2007
Current Score: 95
Previous Score: 91
Current Grade: A
Previous Grade: A
Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Soap shall be provided in women’s employee restroom. (4 points)
Good retail practices in violation: Scoops shall be stored in food product with handle extending out. Scoops with handles shall be provided for dispensing food product. (1 point)
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