R. L. Mack Head Start Center
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
90
Score
The R. L. Mack Head Start Center, located at 64 Tifton-Eldorado Rd in Tifton, Georgia, underwent a low-risk food service inspection on March 10, 2026. This inspection resulted in a score of 90 and noted two minor violations concerning sewage and wastewater disposal, as well as the maintenance and cleanliness of physical facilities. Across five scored inspections, the R. L. Mack Head Start Center has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. One of the reach-in-coolers had condensate dripping onto a catch pan above the food for students. Partially COS: CFSM moved the food (no condensate had dripped onto it yet) to the employee reach in cooler that was properly functioning. CA: This must be repaired or replaced immediately with a unit that disposes of condensate properly.
511-6-1.06(4)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed damaged baseboard tiles in walk-in-freezer. CA: Repair or replace damaged tiles.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
90
Mar 10, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 11, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed damaged baseboard tiles in walk-in-freezer. CA: Repair or replace damaged tiles.
95
Mar 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of residue that wiped off when disturbed in the interior of ice machine. CA: Ice machine must be cleaned at regular intervals to prevent build-up of residues (soil, mold, mildew, etc.) on the interior of the machine. CFSM informed Charlton EH that the ice machine is cleaned "once a year or so" by their maintenance department. Charlton EH instructed CFSM it needs to be cleaned monthly or at a frequency to prevent build-up.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Most recent inspection report not displayed.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed rusted can opener. COS: Charlton EH instructed CFSM to remove the can opener from service and to obtain a new one. COS - CFSM removed the can opener from service. Charlton EH instructed CFSM that the base of the can opener will also need to be replaced as it is rusted. Equipment shall be made of durable, smooth, non-porous materials to prevent contamination. Observed a small pot with peeling surface. COS: CFSM discarded the pot. Observed damaged seals with mold/mildew build-up on the reach-in-cooler. CA: Charlton EH instructed CFSM to have the seals replaced/cleaned and suggested that the seals from the hot holding unit that is being used for storage be stripped off and applied to the cold holding unit since they are not damaged.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
82
Nov 12, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed rusted can opener. CA: Charlton EH instructed CFSM to replace can opener with a new one that is not rusted.
511-6-1.05(2)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Raw wood observed in kitchen. CA: Charlton EH instructed CFSM to remove, paint, or replace raw wood with a smooth, nonabsorbent material.
511-6-1.07(1)(a)
90
Sep 16, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 7, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food being packaged in the food service establishment were not labeled as per the labeling requirements in 511-6-1-.04(7)(c)1-4.
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Equipment and/or utensils are being cloth dried instead of air-dried. Observed lint on dishes and PIC stated a new girl was drying them instead of letting them air dry as required by the Food Code. CA: PIC will talk to offender about not drying off utensils with cloths.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
82
Feb 6, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
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