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:

• Fox’s Pizza Den, 2170 West Point Road unit 6, LaGrange

Date inspected: 4/17

Score: 97 A; Previous score: 97 A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: Plumbing leak in the three-compartment sink handle.

• Big Sam’s BBQ, 625 Jefferson St., LaGrange

Date inspected: 4/18

Score: 99 A; Previous score: 100 A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: Clean the vent hood.

• Church’s Chicken, 1819 Roanoke Road, LaGrange

Date inspected: 4/18

Score: 97 A; Previous score: 96 A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: Label all food outside the original containers.

• Applebee’s, 1524 Lafayette Parkway, LaGrange

Date inspected: 4/18

Score: 97 A; Previous score: 98 A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: Clean the door gaskets on the ice machine. Repair the leak in the bottom line of the dishwasher.

• Waffle House, 2585 Whitesville Road, LaGrange

Date inspected: 4/25

Score: 91 A; Previous score: 94 A

Risk factors

Comments: Hot water sanitizing dish machine during final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.

Good retail practices

Comments: Do not store employees’ food with the restaurant food. Must use ice scoops when filling glasses. Observed single-service items stored on floor. Repair door gaskets.

• Johnny’s New York Style Pizza and Subs, 712 3rd Ave., West Point

Date inspected: 4/25

Score: 100 A; Previous score: 99 A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: None

• Coco Restaurant, 907 2nd Avenue, West Point

Date inspected: 4/25

Score: 95 A; Previous score: N/A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed single-service articles improperly stored. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.

• Zaxby’s, 129 Commerce Ave., LaGrange

Date inspected: 4/26

Score: 94 A; Previous score: 96 A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: Post chocking poster where public can see it. Observed single-service items stored on floor. Repair the stopper in the bottom of the three-compartment sink. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn or in disrepair. Replace water-damaged ceiling tiles.

• Charlie Joseph’s, 2238 West Point Road, LaGrange

Date inspected: 4/17

Score: 97 A; Previous score: 97 A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: Need to wear gloves when separating cheese. Wear gloves when handling ready-to-eat food.

• Starbucks, 1470 Lafayette Parkway, LaGrange

Date inspected: 4/17

Score: 100 A; Previous score: 100 A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: None

• Smoothie Paradise, 1468 Lafayette Parkway, LaGrange

Date inspected: 4/17

Score: 100 A; Previous score: 100 A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: None

• Roger’s Pit Cooked Bar-B-Que, 210 E. 10th St., West Point.

Date inspected: 5/1

Score: 95 A; Previous score: 98 A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: Label bulk container of dry beans. Need test strips. Clean the metal racks in the walk-in cooler. Repair the walls and the walk-in freezer door and gasket. Clean the vent hood.