The following food service establishments were inspected in Tift County between Dec. 3 and Dec. 7.  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.

Olive Garden

1208 U. S. Highway 82 W    Tifton

Inspection:

December 5, 2018    

Previous Inspection:

June 14, 2018

Current Score: 84        Previous Score: 96

Current Grade: B        Previous Grade: A

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)

Observed establishment not following the requirements outlined in HACCP in order to process time/temperature control for safety foods using reduced oxygen packaging. (4 points)

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

Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

192 South Virginia Ave. Ste. 204/206

Tifton

Inspection:

December 6, 2018    

Previous Inspection: March 13, 2018

Current Score: 87        Previous Score: 91

Current Grade: B        Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Observed hand wash sink being used for other purposes than washing hands. (4 points)

Observed ready-to-eat and cooked, time/temperature control for safety foods not date marked. (4 points)

Good Retail Practices in violation: Observed employee washing hands at 3 compartment sink. (1 point)

Observed floors in need of cleaning especially under equipment and in dining area. (1 point)

Observed evidence of pest in establishment. (3 points)

Chili’s Grill & Bar

707 West 7th Street    Tifton

Inspection:

December 3, 2018    

Previous Inspection:

June 25, 2018

Current Score: 94        Previous Score: 91

Current Grade: A        Previous Grade: A

Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions in violation: Observed slicers encrusted with food. (6 points)