Genesee County Health Department - Better Life Through Better Health

( Flint , Michigan ) During Public Health Week, on Thursday, April 6, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. , a reception will be held at the Genesee County Health Department for the annual food service awards. The award ceremony will begin at 2:00 p.m. The Genesee County Health Department will recognize over 100 food service establishments for outstanding sanitation records, healthy menus and smoke-free dining facilities. Media representatives are encouraged to attend.

This year marks the eleventh annual awards presentation of “Excellence in Sanitation” Awards. Sanitarians nominated outstanding food service establishments in their area and each food service establishment in Genesee County was placed in one of twenty-two categories. The winner in each category was determined by examining the two most recent routine inspections. First, the establishments that had the fewest critical violations were identified. From this select group, the establishment with the fewest non-critical violations was selected for the award. Critical violations are those that can lead directly to food-borne illness, e.g. food temperature, employee hygiene and cross-contamination. Examples of non-critical violations include the cleanliness and condition of walls, floors, ceilings, plumbing repair and dumpster issues.

Healthy Lifestyle Awards

The Healthy Lifestyle Award was added to the Health Department’s presentation in 1999. Healthy Lifestyle Awards will be given to food service establishments that meet stringent nutritional criteria. Awardees must offer at least 2 different grain products, at least 4 choices of vegetables and fruit, low-fat or fat free salad dressing if salad is served, a substitute for French fries, and at least one meat, fish, poultry or meat alternative prepared using low-fat cooking methods. The nutrition standards are adapted from The Dietary Guidelines for Americans and The Food Guide Pyramid published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The Genesee County Health Department along with the Smoke-free Multi-Agency Resource Team will announce food establishments that have received Smoke- free Dining Awards over the past year and a half for their commitment to be 100% smoke-free. This is the seventh year that Smoke-free Dining Awards have been presented to local food service establishments.

A list of award categories and the winners in each category is attached. (See below)

For outstanding sanitation at a Genesee County food service establishment

Bar Only

501 Xpress 2406 N. Franklin , Flint

Bar and Grill

Galaxy Lanes 2226 E. Hill Rd. , Grand Blanc Twp.

Catering

1^st Choice Hall and Catering G-3040 E. Bristol Rd. , Burton

Concession

Mikatam Hall 4571 E. Stanley Rd. , Genesee Twp.

Donut, Bagel, or Coffee Shop

The Espresso Institute 1414-B Flushing Rd. , Flushing

Ethnic Menu

Moy Kong Express 530 S. Center Rd. , Flint

Fast Food – Franchise

Tim Horton’s 1230 E. Bristol Rd. , Burton

Fast Food – Independent

Dutchman’s Café 5515 Davison Rd. , Burton

Fine Dining

Fandangles’ G-6429 W. Pierson Rd., Mt. Morris Twp.

Fraternal Organization

7 Honorable Mentions (See below)

Full Service – Franchise

Old Country Buffet 3583 Miller Road , Flint Township

Full Service – Independent

Temple Dining Room 755 S. Saginaw St. , Flint

Full Service with Bar Service – Franchise

Marshall Field’s 4600 Miller Rd. , Flint Twp.

Full Service with Bar Service – Independent

Latina Restaurant and Pizzeria 1370 W. Bristol Rd. , Flint Twp.

Ice Cream Shop

Roaring 20s Ice Cream Parlor 301 W. Main St. , Flushing

Institutional Food Service

Citizen’s Bank Cafeteria 328 S. Saginaw St. , Flint

Mobile/STFU Establishment

Helen’s BBQ 3907 N. Saginaw St. , Flint

Pizza - Take-out or Limited Dining

Frank’s Pizza 3207 S. Saginaw St. , Flint

Religious Setting

16 Honorable Mentions (See below)

Serving Site Only

19 Honorable Mention (See below)

K-12 School – Full Service

30 Honorable Mentions (See below)

K-12 School – Satellite Operation

12 Honorable Mentions (See below)

Fandangles’

Steady Eddy's Cafe

*These recipients are being recognized for the first time or became smoke-free within the last year.

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Healthy Lifestyle Awards

Fandangles’

Steady Eddy's Cafe

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