The following food service establishments were inspected in Tift County between July 9 and July 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 386-7967.  

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.  

Papa John’s Pizza

1805 North Tift Avenue Ste. C    

Tifton

Inspection: July 10, 2018    Previous Inspection:

February 12, 2018

Current Score: 90        Previous Score: 83

Current Grade: A        Previous Grade: B

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation:  Observed employee beverages improperly stored. (4 points)

Observed encrusted material on food contact surfaces. (6 points)

Waffle House #1897

2203 U. S. Highway 41 N    Tifton

Inspection:

July 10, 2018        Previous Inspection:

February 12, 2018

Current Score: 87        Previous Score: 90

Current Grade: B        Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Observed person-in-charge not providing documentation of notifying employees of their reporting responsibilities. Observed hand wash sink used for purposes other than washing hands. Observed hand wash sink not being accessible at all times. (4 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 at135°F or above. Observed time/temperature control for safety foods held using time as a public health control with no time marking. (9 points)

Subway Pilot Travel Center #192

4431 Old Union Road    Tifton

Inspection:

July 12, 2018        Previous Inspection: March 12, 2018

Current Score: 84        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 reheated to 165°F or above in microwave. (9 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation:  Observed employees with long fingernails. (4 points)

Observed live flies in establishment. (3 points)