The following food service establishments were inspected in Tift County between Nov. 19 and Nov. 30.  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.

Tift Regional Medical Center

901 East 18th Street    Tifton

Inspection:

November 19, 2018    Previous Inspection:

June 20, 2018

Current Score: 97        Previous Score: 91

Current Grade: A    Previous Grade: A

Good Retail Practices in violation: Observed food employees wearing jewelry on arms and hands while preparing food. (3 points)

Waffle House

1804 McCormick Drive    Tifton

Inspection:

November 20, 2018    Previous Inspection: March 5, 2018

Current Score: 91        Previous Score: 81

Current Grade: A

Previous Grade: B

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

New King Buffet

177 South Virginia Avenue    

Tifton

Inspection:

November 19, 2018    Previous Inspection:

September 18, 2018

Current Score: 80        Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: B        Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Observed no documentation informing employees of their reporting responsibilities. Observed employees drinking from open beverages in food preparation areas. Observed establishment with no procedures for handling vomit/diarrhea events. (4 points)

Observed food being stored uncovered. Observed encrusted food debris on food contact surfaces. Observed sanitizer concentration too low in wiping cloth buckets. (4 points)

Observed time/temperature control for safety foods being held using time as a public health control with no time markings. (9 points)

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

El Patron Mexican Restaurant

451 Fulwood Boulevard    Tifton

Inspection:

November 30, 2018    Previous Inspection:

September 23, 2018

Current Score: 81        Previous Score: 76

Current Grade: B        Previous Grade: C

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Observed sanitizer concentration too low in wiping cloth buckets and dish machine. (6 points)

Observed cold time/temperature control for safety foods being held at temperatures above 41°F. Observed hot time/temperature control for safety foods being held at temperatures below 135°F. (11 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation: Observed no drain plug for dumpster. (2 points)

New River Flea Market

43 Old Brookfield Road    Tifton

Inspection:

November 17, 2018    Previous Inspection:

June 2, 2018

Current Score: 100    Previous Score: 100

Current Grade: A        Previous Grade: A

No violations noted at time of inspection.