Explanations:

Here is an explanation of food service inspection violations used by Troup County Health Department.

1. Food-borne illness risk factors and public health interventions: 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. Public health interventions are control measures to prevent illness or injury.

2. Good retail practices are preventive measures to control the introduction of pathogens, chemicals and physical objects into foods.

N/A, not available

These are the most recent inspections:

— The Lazy Peach, 121 Main St., LaGrange

Date inspected: March 1

Score: 92, A; Previous score: 100, A

Risk factors

Comments: Date-mark ready-to-eat foods and sauces when stored.

Good retail practices

Comments: Dispose of distressed foods in cooler. Clean under equipment.

— McDonald’s, 1797 West Point Road, LaGrange

Date inspected: March 1

Score: 96, A; Previous score: 98, A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: Boxes stored on floor by break room. Need test strips at three-compartment sink.

— Wendy’s, 303 Vernon St., LaGrange

Date inspected: March 2

Score: 96, A; Previous score: 99, A

Risk factors

Comments: Date-mark ready-to-eat foods in coolers, chili meat and pico.

Good retail practices

Comments: None

— McDonald’s, 146 Commerce Ave., LaGrange

Date inspected: March 2

Score: 94, A; Previous score: 92, A

Risk factors

Comments: Store chemical spray bottles away from dishes.

Good retail practices

Comments: Need test strip at three-compartment sink. Rusted door jambs. Missing wall tile. Repair walk-in cooler so it will close properly.

— McDonald’s, 2408 Whitesville Road, LaGrange

Date inspected: March 3

Score: 96, A; Previous score: 92, A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: Storage on floor in back store room. Need test strip on three-compartment sink. Clean bottom of freezer.

— Great Wall Chinese Restaurant, 204 North U.S. 29, Hogansville

Date inspected: March 3

Score: 94, A; Previous score: 94, A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: Replace missing thermometers. Change gloves to cooked product. Clean corners and under equipment in kitchen. Clean walls in kitchen.

— McDonald’s, 1829 E. Main St., Hogansville

Date inspected: March 4

Score: 92, A; Previous score: 91, A

Risk factors

Comments: Date-mark ready-to-eat foods in walk-in cooler.

Good retail practices

Comments: Need hand wash sign at employees’ sink. Need copy of inspection report at drive-through window. Need test strips for three-compartment sinks. Need towels in men’s restroom. Replace missing light shield and repair front cooler door gasket.

— Mighty Joe’s Pizza, 101 Lafayette Parkway, LaGrange

Date inspected: March 2

Score: 99, A; Previous score: 97, A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: Clean ceiling above pizza oven. Repair or paint wallboard behind three-compartment sink.

— Richards Dawg House, 256 Graham Road, Hogansville

Date inspected: March 3

Score: 100, A; Previous score: N/A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: None