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:

• Hong Kong Express, 1501 Lafayette Parkway, LaGrange

Date inspected: Dec. 5

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

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: Clean shelves and ceilings. Remove dust buildup. Replace broken or damaged ceiling tiles.

• Blimpie, 803 New Franklin Road, LaGrange

Date inspected: Dec. 1

Score: 81, B; Previous score: 92, A

Risk factors

Comments: Detailed cleaning of meat slicer and pannini grill cooking surface. Meats used more than seven days after opening. Sandwich prep cooler above 40 degrees.

Good retail practices

Comments: Clean bottom of meat cooler. Remove unused or broken equipment.

• Taste of Lemon, 205 S. Morgan St., LaGrange

Date inspected: Dec. 1

Score: 100, A; Previous score: 99, A

Risk factors

Comments: None

Good retail practices

Comments: None