Tift County Jail

Observed sandwiches with deli meat being cooled in front RIC tightly packed and stacked with no monitoring. COS: PIC had food employee move trays to WIC and separated stacked trays to allow for adequate air flow. Staff should check temperature in 1 hour to see if cooling properly and utilize freezer if needed. Verify with thermometer before stacking - must be 41 degrees Fahrenheit before 3:30pm.

Observed live and dead roaches in facility. CTM: Contact pest control to re-evaluate control measures and retreat area if needed (last visit was 4 days ago).

Observed bags of uncooked, raw cabbage stored above ready-to-eat foods in walk-in-cooler. COS: PIC had food employees move cabbage to lower shelf.

Observed dish machine (hot water mechanical for sanitizing) not reaching 160 degrees Fahrenheit at plate level - 144 degrees F max observed. (See violation observed for 16A) COS: All dishes shall be sanitized at 3-compartment sink until machine is repaired. USE MAX READ THERMOMETER DAILY BEFORE USE

Observed water heaters for kitchen not functioning. CTM: Have repaired by Monday or have alternate source for hot water. Repair company was contacted before inspection - waiting on parts. Continue to use dish machine but follow-up with 3-compartment sink sanitizer AFTER concentration verified by PIC with test strip. All dishes, trays, utensils must go through 3-comp sink sanitizer AND be air dried before use.

Observed dish machine (hot water mechanical for sanitizing) not reaching 160 degrees Fahrenheit at plate level. COS: All dishes shall be sanitized at 3-compartment sink until machine is repaired. USE MAX READ THERMOMETER DAILY BEFORE USE

Observed chemical sanitizer (Quat) in working container at concentration well over 500ppm. COS: FS employee remade sanitizer and verified with test strip.

Observed sanitizer at 3-comp sink below required minimum concentration (~100ppm). COS: PIC, EHS and FS worker adjusted concentration by adding more sanitizer and verifying with test strips. (200ppm)

Observed sandwiches with deli meat being cooled in WIC tightly packed and stacked with no monitoring. COS: PIC separated stacked trays to allow for adequate air flow. Staff should check temperature in 1 hour to see if cooling properly and utilize freezer if needed. Verify with thermometer before stacking - must be 41 degrees Fahrenheit before 3:30pm.

Observed no Employee Reporting Agreements (verifiable proof employees have been informed of their responsibility to report certain illnesses and symptoms). COS: PIC had employees/FS workers sign form. These must be available at each inspection and every employee/FS worker should have one. These are available on the GA DPH website.

Observed vomit/diarrhea cleanup procedure available but no required chemicals as specified in VDCP. COS: EHS and PIC printed VDCP from GA DPH website and placed in kit. Facility has gallon bleach.

Observed sanitizer at 3-comp sink below required minimum concentration (~100ppm). COS: PIC, EHS and FS worker adjusted concentration by adding more sanitizer and verifying with test strips. (200ppm)

Observed mechanical dish washing machine not reaching 160 degrees Fahrenheit at plate level. COS: All dishes and utensils placed through machine were taken to 3-comp sink for final sanitizing (in solution verified with test strip).

Observed drink nozzles with buildup of slime/residue - not being disassembled and cleaned/sanitized daily. COS: PIC took coolers to dish area to be taken apart and thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.

Observed ice machine with buildup of slime/mold. CTM: Refer to manufacturers instructions and thoroughly clean entire ice machine and sanitize before using.

Observed live and dead roaches in facility. CTM: Clean all food debris from floors (closets and under equipment). Remove all unused equipment (slicer on wall, old beverage dispenser, floor mixer). Contact pest control to re-evaluate control measures and retreat area if needed (last visit was 2 days ago).

Observed no chemical sanitizer test strips for 3-comp sink (Quat). CTM: Obtain test strips and use daily.