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:

• Fried Tomato Buffett, 127 Commerce Ave., LaGrange

Date inspected: 4/16

Score: 82 B; Previous score: 96 A

Risk factors

Comments: Hand washing sink being used as dump sink. Food on salad bar held above 41 degrees.

Good retail practices

Comments: Food scoops stored in bulk containers with handle in food. Need to repair freezer door so it closes and prevents ice build up.

• Cart Barn Restaurant, 2157 Whitesville Road, LaGrange

Date inspected: 4/16

Score: 97 A; Previous score: 99 A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: Prep cooler holding at 44 degrees, should be 41 or lower.

• Taste of Lemon, 200 S. Morgan St., LaGrange

Date inspected: 4/12

Score: 99 A; Previous score: 100 A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: Work on cleaning equipment below the vent hood.

• Krystal, 114 Commerce Ave., LaGrange

Date inspected: 4/12

Score: 95 A; Previous score: 96 A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: Open bags of food in freezer. Clean behind the ice machine. Repair the back door. Rust on metal part of the walls in the kitchen.

• Idle Hour Pub, 124 Bull St., LaGrange

Date inspected: 4/10

Score: 92 A; Previous score: 88 B

Risk factors

Comments: Dishwasher is not dispensing sanitizer.

Good retail practices

Comments: Inspection report not posted within 15 feet of the front door. Dirty knives stored on knife block. Need to repair floors in kitchen and shield lights in kitchen.

• Charlie Joseph’s, 128 Bull St., LaGrange

Date inspected: 4/10

Score: 99 A; Previous score: 99 A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: Need to work on repairing floors.

• The Pizza Shop, 1501 Lafayette Parkway, LaGrange

Date inspected: 4/10

Score: 99 A; Previous score: 91 A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: Work on cleaning under equipment and removing old equipment.

• Nikos Corner Restaurant, 102 E. Main St., Hogansville

Date inspected: 4/6

Score: 99 A; Previous score: N/A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: Repair rear door threshold. Need a piece of metal on back wall behind the grill.

• Gus’s Grill, 110 Greenville St., LaGrange

Date inspected: 3/26

Score: 96 A; Previous score: 87 B

Risk factors

Comments: Need to date mark all ready-to-eat foods when stored overnight.

Good retail practices

Comments: None

• Cisco’s Cafe, 1600 Vernon Road, LaGrange

Date inspected: 3/26

Score: 99 A; Previous score: 98 A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: Clean the bottom of the reach in freezer.

• Zaxby’s, 1488 Lafayette Parkway, LaGrange

Date inspected: 3/14

Score: 95 A; Previous score: 96 A

Risk factors

Comments: Repair the hand washing sink in the prep area.

Good retail practices

Comments: Clean the vent filters.

• Los Nopales, 382 S. Davis Road, LaGrange

Date inspected: 3/13

Score: 97 A; Previous score: 99 A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperature.

• Moe’s Southwest Grill, 1468 Lafayette Parkway, LaGrange

Date inspected: 3/12

Score: 99 A; Previous score: 100 A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: Clean the tile next to the grill.

• Brickhouse Restaurant, 114 B Main St., LaGrange

Date inspected: 3/13

Score: 97 A; Previous score: 99 A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: Fix leak on ice machine to prevent buildup.

• Arby’s, 2383 Whitesville Road, LaGrange

Date inspected: 3/12

Score: 99 A; Previous score: 89 A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: Work on cleaning inside of drawers and shelves.

• Bruster’s/Nathan’s Famous, LaGrange

Date inspected: 3/12

Score: 100 A; Previous score: 100 A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: None

• Taco Bell, 314 New Franklin Road, LaGrange

Date inspected: 3/12

Score: 96 A; Previous score: 100 A

Risk factors

Comments: Need to clean ice dispenser on soft drink machine. Clean dispenser enough to prevent mold buildup.

Good retail practices

Comments: None

• Wendy’s, 1892 E. Main St., Hogansville

Date inspected: 3/5

Score: 100 A; Previous score: 94 A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: None

• Chalk It Up, 1872 Vernon Road, LaGrange

Date inspected: 3/1

Score: 95 A; Previous score: 87 B

Risk factors

Comments: Must have soap and paper towels at hand-washing sinks.

Good retail practices

Comments: Need to have vent hood cleaned.

• Waffle House, 4560 Hamilton Road, LaGrange

Date inspected: 3/1

Score: 87 B; Previous score: 93 A

Risk factors

Comments: Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking; food may not be served.

Good retail practices

Comments: Keep all bags of food closed in the walk-in freezer. Clean under all equipment.

• Mi Casa Restaurant, 25 Patillo Road, LaGrange

Date inspected: 2/24

Score: 99 A; Previous score: 97 A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: Repair the roof leak.

• Young’s Garden, 305 E. 10th St., West Point

Date inspected: 2/23

Score: 94 A; Previous score: 91 A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: Observed food container not properly labeled. Cannot store foods in plastic shopping bags. Clean below all the equipment in the kitchen and all floors and walls. Repair freezer door gasket.

• Arby’s, 1621 Bass Cross Road, Hogansville

Date inspected: 2/23

Score: 100 A; Previous score: 99 A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: None

• Ryans Family Steak House, 1509 Lafayette Parkway, LaGrange

Date inspected: 2/22

Score: 85 B; Previous score: 91 A

Risk factors

Comments: Cooler holding food at 64 degrees. All food removed and disposed of.

Good retail practices

Comments: Clean and repair all cooler gaskets. Plumbing leak in the veggie wash sink. Rusted door jams. Repair broken floor tile and clean the floors. Clean and repair the lights in the kitchen.

• Hog Heaven, 1302 Lafayette Parkway, LaGrange

Date inspected: 2/22

Score: 95 A; Previous score: 100 A

Risk factors

Comments: Baby back ribs held in walk-in more than seven days.

Good retail practices

Comments: Work on cleaning floors in kitchen area.

• China Delight, 1300 Lafayette Parkway, LaGrange

Date inspected: 2/22

Score: 91 A; Previous score: 100 A

Risk factors

Comments: Raw meat stored above vegetables.

Good retail practices

Comments: None

• Peking, 1603 Vernon Road suite 1200, LaGrange

Date inspected: 2/21

Score: 92 A; Previous score: 93 A

Risk factors

Comments: Must have paper towels at hand-washing sink at all times. No dishes should be placed in hand sink.

Good retail practices

Comments: Need to repair faucet at three-compartment sink. Work on cleaning under equipment and corners. Leak in roof over hand sink must be repaired.

• Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, 105 Hoffman Drive, LaGrange

Date inspected: 2/20

Score: 99 A; Previous score: 90 A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: Work on detail cleaning sides of equipment.