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.

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These are the most recent inspections:

— Chatters, 104 Sage Commercial Drive, LaGrange

Date inspected: April 19

Score: 98, A; Previous score: 97, A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: Need hand-washing sign. Post “smoking permitted” notice. Paint or seal floors.

— Idle Hour Pub, LaGrange

Date inspected: April 20

Score: 93, A; Previous score: 85, B

Risk factors

Comments: Need disclaimer on menu for raw or undercooked meats

Good retail practices

Comments: Need hand-wash sign at employees’ hand-wash sink. Clean restroom. Clean vent filters. Repair floods, walls and ceilings; repeat violation.

— Dairy Queen, 230 New Franklin Road, LaGrange

Date inspected: April 20

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

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: Clean vent filers. Clean floor in back room.

— Chick-fil-A, 1501 Lafayette Parkway, LaGrange

Date inspected: April 20

Score: 96, A; Previous score: 95, A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: Repair leak in reach-in freezer. Shield lights in kitchen. Hang up mops to dry.

— Church’s Chicken, 213 New Franklin Road, LaGrange

Date inspected: April 21

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

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: Label bulk containers of food not in original containers. Clean under front covers of fryers. Need test strips for compartment sink. Repair broken floor tiles and rusted door jambs; repeat violation. Back oven needs to be under vent hood.

— Brickhouse Restaurant, 141-B Main St., LaGrange

Date inspected: April 21

Score: 93, A; Previous score: 100, A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: Label spray bottles. Label bulk containers.

— Smoothie Paradise, 1468 Lafayette Parkway, LaGrange

Date inspected: April 22

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

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: None

— Teriyaki Bistro, 1305 Hogansville Road, Suite B, LaGrange

Date inspected: April 27

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

Risk factors

Comments: Date-mark ready-to-eat foods; repeat violation

Good retail practices

Comments: Post ServeSafe certificate. Need test strips at three-compartment sink.

— Fatdaddy’s, 1310 Hogansville Road, LaGrange

Date inspected: April 27

Score: 98, A; Previous score: 99, A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: Repaint floor in kitchen.