The Munford Cafe<\/strong> improved from 88 on Oct. 6 to 98 during an Oct. 16 follow-up. Two violations remained involving utensil and equipment storage, and ventilation and lighting.<\/p>\n Taco Bell\/KFC<\/strong> in Atoka improved from 92 to 97 on Oct. 13. Inspectors found food debris on a can opener, a missing visible thermometer in the walk-in cooler, greasy plastic containers and rusty drainage at the beverage station. Three items remained out of compliance at the follow-up.<\/p>\n Hatchie River Bar and Grill<\/strong> in Covington improved from 94 to 96 during same-day inspections Oct. 16. Violations included a hand-washing sink being used to dispose of beverages, a missing cooler thermometer, wet-stacked cups, improperly stored plates and a black, mold-like substance inside the ice machine.<\/p>\n A separate Oct. 16 inspection record for Hatchie River Bar and Grill’s bar<\/strong> listed a score of 97, with violations involving drain buildup beneath beer dispensers, missing test strips, insufficient drainboards, improper paper towel dispensing and failure to post the previous inspection report.<\/p>\n Sake vs Tekila<\/strong> in Covington earned a perfect 100 during an Oct. 12 follow-up, improving from 95 during a Sept. 25 follow-up. The inspector noted that the establishment\u2019s dish machine had been removed.<\/p>\n Stark\u2019s Day Care<\/strong>\u2019s food-service kitchen in Covington received a 94 on Oct. 20 after inspectors found a severely dented can of potatoes and insufficient drainboards at the three-compartment sink. The 14.5-ounce can was embargoed, and the score improved to 99 during a same-day follow-up. The drainboard violation remained. A separate child care inspection received approval with no violations.<\/p>\n Nana\u2019s Shaved Ice<\/strong> in Atoka scored 99 on Oct. 19, with one violation involving insufficient drainboards at the three-compartment sink.<\/p>\n Subway #7105<\/strong> in Covington also scored 99. Inspectors found an unlabeled container beneath a preparation table, which was corrected during the inspection.<\/p>\n Stir Fry Mania<\/strong>, a mobile food vendor listed in Burlison, scored 98. Inspectors documented a wet wiping cloth stored in front of the fryer and missing drainboards at the three-compartment sink.<\/p>\n The Covington Senior Center<\/strong> scored 98, with violations involving a wet wiping cloth on a preparation table and coffee stirrers that were not individually wrapped.<\/p>\n The Executive Inn in Covington<\/strong> received a 98. Inspectors documented water damage and peeling paint on the ceiling above the shower in Room 119.<\/p>\n Two swimming pools scored 96. Inspectors found elevated pH and total alkalinity levels and debris on the pool bottom at the Holiday Inn Express pool<\/strong> in Covington. The Covington City Pool<\/strong> had cracks in the concrete decking and debris on the pool bottom.<\/p>\n During the final reporting week, Mean Gene\u2019s BBQ<\/strong> in Drummonds scored 99 on Oct. 30. Its only documented violation was an employee drink without a lid on a kitchen preparation table.<\/p>\n SugarSpoon Hometown Bakery<\/strong> in Mason received a 98 the same day. Inspectors found coffee stirrers that were not individually wrapped or dispensed and missing drainboards at the three-compartment sink. The report also noted that a boil water advisory was in effect and that the person in charge was following it.<\/p>\n Three establishments earned perfect routine inspection scores: Turner Angus Pizza Farm<\/strong>, a mobile food vendor in Covington; Vince Bell\u2019s Lucky Devil Tattoo<\/strong> in Atoka; and Syndicated Ink Tattoo<\/strong> in Munford.<\/p>\n Scores reflect the latest results documented in the supplied reports, including follow-up inspections. Hatchie River Bar and Grill has two separate inspection records dated Oct. 16.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Health inspection scores in Tipton County ranged from 88 to 100 during the final three weeks of October, with most establishments scoring in the upper 90s, according to Tennessee Department of Health records. Tacos vs Sushi Bar & Grill in Drummonds recorded the lowest initial score, an 88 on Oct. 12. 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