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:

n China Cafe, 1879 E. Main St., Hogansville

Date inspected: March 10

Score: 93, A; Previous score: 94, A

Risk factors

Comments: Date-mark all ready-to-eat foods in coolers.

Good retail practices

Comments: All employees who prepare food in kitchen must wear full caps or hairnets.

— Pappa Grasso’s, 102 E. Main St., Hogansville

Date inspected: March 10

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

Risk factors

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

Good retail practices

Comments: None

— Cheng’s Garden, 1861 Roanoke Road, LaGrange

Date inspected: March 12

Score: 87, B; Previous score: 82, B

Risk factors

Comments: Date-mark all ready-to-eat foods in coolers.

Good retail practices

Comments: Label large containers of food. All employees who prepare food must wear full hats or hairnets. Repair lights in men’s restroom.

— Idle Hour Pub, 124 Bull St., LaGrange

Date inspected: March 13

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

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: Clean vent hood. Keeps bags of food in freezer closed. Repair walls in kitchen. Repair floor in kitchen. Clean ceiling and floors. Clean bread toaster. Need towels and soap at hand wash sink.