June 14, 2009 08:02 pm
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The following food service establishments were inspected in Tift County between June 5 and June 11. 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.
• Chili’s Grill & Bar
707 W. Seventh St.
Inspection June 5
Previous Inspection Dec. 19, 2008
Current Score: 93
Previous Score: 99
Current Grade: A
Previous Grade: A
Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation:
All kitchenware shall be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized. (4 points)
Good Retail Practices in violation: Food employees shall not wear jewelry on their hands and arms except for a plain ring such as a wedding band. (3 points)
• Tift Regional Medical Center
901 E. 18th St.
Inspection June 9
Previous Inspection Dec. 30, 2009
Current Score: 96 Previous Score: 96
Current Grade: A Previous Grade: A
Good Retail Practices in violation: Thermometers shall be in all warming units, coolers and freezers. (4 points)
• Tokyo Japanese Steak House
194 S. Virginia Ave.
Inspection June 9
Previous Inspection Nov. 19, 2008
Current Score: 79
Previous Score: 93
Current Grade: C
Previous Score: A
Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation:
Employees shall consume beverages in a disposable cup with a lid and a straw. Paper towels shall be provided in employee restroom. (4 points)
Raw animal product shall not be stored over ready-to-eat foods. Unwashed vegetables shall not be stored over washed vegetables. Raw animal product shall not be stored over seafood. (9 points)
All food shall be stored covered regardless of location. (6 points)
Good Retail Practices in violation: Scoops shall be stored in product with the handle up. Scoops with handles shall be used to dispense food. (1 point)
Fan covers in walk-in cooler shall be cleaned. Outside of bulk food containers shall be cleaned. Shelves located under preparation area shall be cleaned. Sides and area under fryers and grill shall be cleaned. (1 point)
• Zaxby’s
198 S. Virginia Ave.
Inspection June 9
Previous Inspection Oct. 14, 2008
Current Score: 100 Previous Score: 91
Current Grade: A Previous Grade: A
No violations noted at time of inspection.
• The Soup Kitchen
2731 S. Central Ave.
Inspection June 10
Previous Inspection Nov. 25, 2008
Current Score: 91 Previous Score: 91
Current Grade: A Previous Grade: A
Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation:
Food shall be separated and protected. Do not store raw meat over ready-to-eat foods. (9 points)
• Tift County Lanes
105 Parkway Drive
Inspection June 10
Previous Inspection Nov. 4, 2008
Current Score: 100 Previous Score: 92
Current Grade: A Previous Grade: A
No violations noted at time of inspection.
• Ole Times Country Buffet
718 W. Seventh St.
Inspection June 10
Previous Re-inspection Jan. 5
Current Score: 83 Previous Score: 81
Current Grade: B Previous Grade: B
Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation:
Paper towels shall be available at all hand wash sinks. Hand wash sinks shall not be blocked by dishes or moist wiping cloths buckets. (6 points)
Can opener in dessert/vegetable prep area and all ice machines shall be cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary. Quaternary sanitizer shall have a concentration of at least 200 ppm. Chlorine sanitizer shall have a concentration between 50 ppm and 100 ppm. Large mixer in back area shall be cleaned and sanitized. (4 points)
Good Retail Practices in violation: Employees shall not have fingernails past the fingertips. (3 points)
All kitchenware shall be completely air-dried before stacking. (2 points)
All non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned including all shelving in coolers and freezers, shelf above vegetable prep table, fan covers in all coolers, air-drying rack next to dish machine. (1 point)
Ventilation shall be cleaned. (1 point)
• Charles Seafood & BBQ
701 W. Seventh St.
Inspection June 11
Previous Inspection Dec. 16, 2008
Current Score: 94
Previous Score: 94
Current Grade: A Previous Grade: A
Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation:
Any ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food that is kept for more than 24 hours shall be date-marked. Day one is the day opened or prepared. Food can be held for 7 days. Coleslaw, milk in jug, cheese and deli meats shall be date-marked. (4 points)
Good Retail Practices in violation: Scoop with a handle shall be used to dispense food (sugar, flour, coleslaw). (2 points)
• Tamarind Thai Restaurant
724 W. Second St.
Inspection June 11
Previous Inspection Dec. 10, 2008
Current Score: 95
Previous Score: 92
Current Grade: A
Previous Grade: A
Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation:
All kitchenware shall be thoroughly washed, rinsed and sanitized. (4 points)
Good Retail Practices in violation: Chlorine test strips shall be provided for the dish machine and quaternary test strips shall be provided for the three-compartment sink to test chemical concentration. (1 point)
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