Tifton, Tift County

Red Lobster #0739

101 S VIRGINIA AVE TIFTON, GA 31794

Food

Latest score

Jun 11, 2026

City

Tifton

County

Tift

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jun 11, 2026

Routine

Score: 902 violations

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cigarette on the shelf in the food prep area of the main kitchen. CA, employees shall not have tobacco in or evidence of tobacco use in food prep/food service areas. COS, PIC discarded the cigarette.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed several pans, lids and bowls that were said to be clean with old food stuck to them in the main kitchen. CA, all cookware and dishes shall be clean and free of accumulations. COS, PIC removed the pans, lids and bowls and placed them in the sink to be cleaned.

Dec 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 963 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Coleslaw and cheese slices found stored in undercounter reach-in cooler on cook line uncovered and subject to contamination. Spice and fried onions found stored on shelf on cook line uncovered and subject to contamination. French fries and shrimp found stored in reach-in freezer on cook line uncovered and subject to contamination. CA: All food shall be protected from contamination when not in use. COS: Food covered. Spice discarded.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed old food stuck to 'clean' utensils. CA: All dishes shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: All utensils taken to dish washing area and placed in bin to soak.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed interior of microwaves soiled. CA: Microwaves shall be cleaned every 24 hours. COS: Microwaves cleaned.

Jun 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 972 violations

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12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(f) - fingernails (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee with fingernails pass the finger tips. CA: Remove or trim fingernails. Shall not be pass the tips of the fingers.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no sanitizer in moist wiping cloth bucket. COS: Remade buckets; sanitizer at correct concentration.

Dec 10, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed handwashing sink in wait staff area used for other purposes other than handwashing; used to fill pitchers. COS: Use sink next to office door to fill pitchers with water for the ice baths.

May 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 885 violations

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. COS: Sanitizer solution diluted. Contact servicer and have adjust concentration dispensed.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed time/temperature control for safety food (pasta) being cooled by nonapproved method (deep pans, stacked and covered) in walk-in cooler. COS: Pasta divided into smaller portions, uncovered and not stacked to cool properly in walk-in cooler.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(f) - fingernails (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee with fingernails pass the finger tips. CA: Remove or trim fingernails. Shall not be pass the tips of the fingers.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no test device for hot water sanitizing dish machine. CA: Purchase thermometer or test strips for dish machine.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(h) - dressing areas and lockers, designated and provided (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee personal items (backpack, phones, tablet, cups, vape) stored in food preparation areas. COS: Items moved to office or discarded. Instruct employees to store personal belongings in designated area.

Nov 6, 2023

Routine

Score: 941 violation

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory in dish washing area. COS: Soap placed at sink.