Tifton, Tift County

New King Buffet

177 S VIRGINIA AVE TIFTON, GA 31794

Food
Latest score
95
Jun 10, 2026
City
Tifton
County
Tift
Inspections
7

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 10, 2026

Routine

Score: 954 violations

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 dishware/utensils in main kitchen including stainless steel 2" pans. COS: All items found dirty were taken to dish area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Ensure all dishes are clean to site and touch before placing in kitchen to be used as clean.

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 raw chicken on prep table an on prep top cooler work top in main kitchen after prepping of chicken was completed. COS: Raw chicken was removed and surfaces were cleaned in both location as well as sanitized. Ensure areas are clean to sight and touch after prepping raw foods to prevent cross contamination.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed floor in walk-in cooler and freezer in main kitchen in need of repair and cleaning. Floor is pieced together where cleaning is difficult. Ensure regular maintenance is completed on floors in walk-in freezer and cooler to cleaning is easier. Replace floors.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed jacket hanging on shelving in the main kitchen where clean pans are kept. COS; Jacket moved to employee area to prevent contamination. Ensure PIC tells all employees to keep jackets in employee area.

Dec 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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 dishware/utensils in main kitchen including a carving fork, stainless steel 2" pan and cleaver. COS: All items found dirty were taken to dish area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.

Dec 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 13, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 12, 2023

Routine

Score: 826 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed time/temperature control for safety food (see temperature log) cold held at greater than 41 degrees F in reach-in cooler in grill prep area. COS: Food moved to walk-in cooler and working reach-in cooler. Keep food during cooking times in working reach-in cooler until this cooler is repaired.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed time/temperature control for safety food (raw fish and shrimp) being thawed in an improper manner (in standing water). COS: Turned cold water on so thawing under cold running water.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. Up frequency of pest control visits until roach/pest issue is under control. Recommend pest control coming once/week and then as often as necessary to keep pest problem under control.

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(4)(h),(i) - approved sewage disposal; system; other liquid wastes and rainwater (p) (c)

2 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed condensation leak in reach-in cooler. Do not use reach-in cooler until condensation leak is repaired so it does not contaminate food. COS: food moved to a different cooler.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed plastic drinking glass being used as a scoop for filling glasses with ice. COS: Glass removed and replaced with ice scoop.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ice scoop for drinking glasses and large ice mahcine being stored on an unclean surface in-between uses. COS: Both scoops were taken to dish area before use. Ensure they are placed on a clean surface in between uses (bulk ice machine) or kept in ice with handle up (drinking glasses ice scoop).