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:

• Amira’s Mediterranean Cuuisine, 1 Young’s Mill Road, LaGrange

Date inspected: Nov. 7

Score: 92, A; Previous score: 80, B

Risk factors

Comments: Outdated milk products; use products by expiration dates. Personal medication stored with food; store personal items separate from food items. Wash hands before putting on new pair of gloves. Vent hood not turned on while cooking. Fryers should be entirely positioned under vent hood.

• Biscuit Stop, 3116 Roanoke Road, LaGrange

Date inspected: Nov. 5

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

Risk factors

Comments: Employees must wear gloves when handling ready-to-eat foods.

Good retail practices

• Explorations in Antiquity Center, 130 Gordon Commercial Drive, LaGrange

Date inspected: Nov. 4

Score: 100, A; Previous score: 97, A

Comments: Good retail practices

• Jumbo’s Chinese Restaurant, 213 Commerce Ave., LaGrange

Date inspected: Nov. 3

Score: 82, B; Previous score: 67, U

Risk factors

Comments: Food on buffet not positioned under sneeze guard. All foods must be stored covered. Food in freezer and dry storage area. Cold foods not held at 41 degrees and below (eggs 58 degrees, vegetables 61 degrees).

Good retail practices

Comments: Utensils stored between equipment; all utensils must be stored in a clean area. Using unappoved drill as mixer; must use a good-grade mixer to mix food items. A fly-control method is needed; flies present around bar area and kitchen ­– issue must be addressed.

• Momma Goldberg’s Deli, 380 S. Davis Road, LaGrange

Date inspected: Nov. 7

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

• Ryan’s Family Steak House, 1509 Lafayette Parkway, LaGrange

Date inspected: Nov. 5

Score: 96, A; Previous score: 52, U

Comments: Carbon buildup on pans; remove buildup. Remove mold from ice machine. Repair broken tile behind equipment. Broken and missing floor tiles. Clean floor under display shelves in bakery area.

• Subway, 1960 Whitesville Road, LaGrange

Date inspected: Nov. 3

Score: 95, A; Previous score: N/A

Good retail practices

Comments: Remove mold from ice machine. Clean dining area. Sweep freezer floor; debris present. Shield all lights. Roaches present in facility; address issue.

• Zaxby’s 129 Commerce Ave., LaGrange

Date inspected: Nov. 6

Score: 96, A; Previous score: 93, A

Good retail practices

Comments: Clean shelves in kitchen. Repair walk-in doors (rusted). Clean shelves in dining area under beverage dispenser. Repair leak at three-vat sink. Clean grease trap. Repair broken tile in facility. Clean air-conditioning vents throughout facility.