The following food service establishments were inspected in Tift County between September 17 and October 5. 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 Soup Kitchen

2731 South Central Avenue        

Tifton

Inspection:

September 20, 2018    Previous Inspection:

April 25, 2018

Current Score: 81        Previous Score: 96

Current Grade: B        Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation:  Observed person-in-charge lacking food safety knowledge. Observed establishment not having a certified food safety manager. (6 points)

Observed person-in-charge not knowing the location of the employee health policy or its contents. (4 points)

Observed food from unapproved sources in establishment. (9 points)

Taqueria Hermonas Chavez

1101 King Drive Ste. B    Tifton

Inspection:

September 20, 2018    Previous Inspection:

July 23, 2018

Current Score: 81        Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: B        Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Observed person-in-charge not providing documentation that employees were notified of their reporting responsibilities. Observed no soap at hand wash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sinks. Observed hand wash sink not accessible to employees. (4 points)

Observed food in cooler subject to contamination. (9 points)

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

Observed employee with fingernails pass the finger tips. Observed food employees with no hair restraints or beard guards. Observed numerous moist cloths not stored in sanitizer solution between uses. (3 points)

Pizza Hut #2957

204 North Virginia Avenue        

Tifton

Inspection:

September 17, 2018    Previous Inspection: April 4, 2018

Current Score: 73        Previous Score: 88

Current Grade: C        Previous Grade: B

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Observed food being delivered via key drop with no documentation of receiving temperatures. (4 points)

Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink. (6 points)

Observed dish machine not dispensing sanitizer. Observed several food contact surfaces in need of cleaning. (4 points)

Observed cold time/temperature control for safety foods being cold held at temperatures above 41°F. (9 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation: Observed several nonfood contact surfaces in need of cleaning. (2 points)

Observed floors and walls in need of cleaning. (2 points)

Don Julio’s, LLC (NEW)

211 North Main Street    Tifton

Inspection:

October 4, 2018    

Current Score: 100    Current Grade: A    No violations noted at time of initial inspection.

Southernbellez Catering Company, LLC

2322 Dorminey Street    Tifton

Inspection:

October 1, 2018        Previous Inspection: March 22, 2018

Current Score: 100    Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A    Previous Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.

La Calentana

115 Magnolia Drive    Tifton

Inspection:

October 4, 2018        Previous Inspection: August 6, 2018

Current Score: 97        Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A    Previous Grade: A

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

Taco Bell

809 West 2nd Street    Tifton

Inspection:

October 3, 2018        Previous Inspection:

April 25, 2018

Current Score: 80        Previous Score: 87

Current Grade: B        Previous Grade: B

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Observed person-in-charge not ensuring delivery drivers are taking required temperatures during key drop deliveries. (4 points)

Observed no soap at hand wash sink. (4 points)

Observed time/temperature control for safety food being held using time as a public health control with a time marking that exceeded 4 hours. (9 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation:  Observed most recent inspection report not posted in lobby.  Observed no inspection report posted at drive thru. (1 point)

Steak N Shake

4429 Old Union Road    Tifton

Inspection: October 3, 2018    

Previous Inspection: April 26, 2018    

Current Score: 74        Previous Score: 81

Current Grade: C        Previous Grade: B

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Observed food stored uncovered and subject to contamination. Observed dishes with encrusted food debris. Observed mold in ice bin, soda nozzles and tea nozzles. (4 points)

Observed cold time/temperature control for safety foods being cold held at temperatures above 41°F. (11 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation: Observed employee with fingernails pass the finger tips. Observed employees with no hair restraints. (4 points)

Observed non-food contact surfaces in need of cleaning. (2 points)

Observed floors and walls in need of cleaning. (1 point)

Observed ants in establishment. (4 points)

Surcheros-ABAC Donaldson Dining Hall(NEW)

2802 Moore Highway    Tifton

Inspection: September 24, 2018    

Current Score: 100    Current Grade: A    No violations noted at time of initial inspection.

Fairfield Inn & Suites

806 West 7th Street    Tifton

Inspection:

September 26, 2018    Previous Inspection: March 7, 2018

Current Score: 94        Previous Score: 87

Current Grade: A    Previous Grade: B

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Observed food contact surfaces not properly sanitized after cleaning. (6 points)

Holiday Inn Express

814 West 7th Street    Tifton

Inspection:

September 24, 2018    Previous Inspection: March 14, 2018

Current Score: 93        Previous Score: 87

Current Grade: A    Previous Grade: B

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Observed food contact surfaces not properly sanitized after cleaning. (4 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation:  Observed food employee not wearing a hair restraint. (3 points)