The following food service establishments were inspected in Tift County between June 15 and June 29.  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.  

Also, all scores are available at www.SouthHealthDistrict.com, click on food service scores then click Tift County.

Rib Shack

108 Alder Street        Tifton

Inspection:

June 20, 2018        Previous Inspection:

December 27, 2017

Current Score: 91        Previous Score: 91

Current Grade: A        Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Observed mold on food. (9 points)

Tift Regional Medical Center

901 East 18th Street    Tifton

Inspection:

June 20, 2018        Previous Inspection:

December 13, 2017

Current Score: 91        Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A        Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Observed cold time/temperature control for safety foods not held at 41°F or below. (9 points)

41 and Main, LLC

343 Main Street        Tifton

Inspection:

June 20, 2018        Previous Inspection:

December 19, 2017

Current Score: 91        Previous Score: 91

Current Grade: A        Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Observed numerous food contact surfaces in need of cleaning. (4 points)  

Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety foods with no date mark. (4 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation: Observed numerous nonfood contact surfaces in need of cleaning. (1 point)

El Cazador Mexican Restaurant

1103 King Road Ste. A    Tifton

Inspection:

June 19, 2018        Previous Re-Inspection: November 9, 2017

Current Score: 91        Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A        Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Observed cold time/temperature control for safety foods delivered at temperatures above 41°F. (9 points)

New China Buffet

1805 North Tift Avenue Ste. B    

Tifton

Inspection:

June 26, 2018        Previous Inspection:

December 21, 2017

Current Score: 89        Previous Score: 96

Current Grade: B        Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Observed food being stored uncovered and subject to contamination. (6 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation:  Observed moist wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution between uses. (3 points)

Observed in-use utensils improperly stored. (1 point)

Observed numerous nonfood contact surfaces in need of cleaning. (1 point)

Longhorn Steakhouse

1314 U. S. Highway 82 W    Tifton

Inspection:

June 18, 2018        Previous Inspection:

December 27, 2017

Current Score: 88        Previous Score: 91

Current Grade: B        Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Observed food being contaminated by dripping condensation. (9 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation:  Observed time/temperature control for safety foods being cooled using an unapproved method. (3 points)

Charles Seafood

701 West 7th Street    Tifton

Inspection:

June 26, 2018        Previous Inspection:

October 31, 2017

Current Score: 88        Previous Score: 81

Current Grade: B        Previous Grade: B

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Observed time/temperature control for safety food not cooled to 41°F within 4 hours. (9 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation:  Observed time/temperature control for safety foods being cooled using an unapproved method. (3 points)

Tifton Elks Lodge, BPOE #1114

422 North Victory Drive    Tifton

Inspection:

June 20, 2018        Previous Inspection:

December 21, 2017

Current Score: 87        Previous Score: 97

Current Grade: B        Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Observed food from an unapproved source in establishment. (9 points)

Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety foods with no date mark. Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety foods held past the date mark. (4 points)

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar

808 West 7th Street    Tifton

Inspection:

June 18, 2018        Previous Inspection:

December 19, 2017

Current Score: 83        Previous Score: 83

Current Grade: B        Previous Grade: B

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Observed numerous food contact surfaces in need of cleaning. Observed chlorine sanitizer concentration too low in dish machine. (6 points)

Observed cold time/temperature control for safety foods not held at 41°F or below. Observed hot time/temperature control for safety foods not held at 135°F or above. (11 points)

Fresca Italiano

103 South Tift Avenue    Tifton

Inspection: June 27, 2018    Previous Inspection: November 16, 2017

Current Score: 81        Previous Score: 88

Current Grade: B        Previous Grade: B

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Observed evidence of an employee eating in food preparation area. Observed employee beverage stored improperly. Observed no vomit/diarrhea clean up policy for establishment. (4 points)

Observed cold time/temperature control for safety foods not held at 41°F or below. Observed time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours. (11 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation:  Observed time/temperature control for safety foods being cooled using an unapproved method. (4 points)

La Cabana Mexican Restaurant

211 Main Street        Tifton

Inspection:

June 20, 2018        Previous Inspection:

December 21, 2017

Current Score: 91        Previous Score: 88

Current Grade: A        Previous Grade: B

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Observed hot time/temperature control for safety foods not held at 135°F or above. (9 points)