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RE: Genesee County Health Department’s 12^th Annual Food Service Award Ceremony

The Genesee County Health Department will recognize over 100 food service establishments for outstanding sanitation records, healthy menus and smoke-free dining facilities during Public Health Week 2007. A reception will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2007, at 1:30 p.m., at the Macy’s Events Room (2^nd Floor) at the Genesee Valley Center for the annual food service awards. The award ceremony will begin at 2:00 p.m. Media representatives are encouraged to attend.

Excellence in Sanitation Awards

This year marks the 12th annual presentation of “Excellence in Sanitation” Awards. Each food service establishment in Genesee County was placed in one of twenty-two categories. Sanitarians nominated outstanding food service establishments from each of the categories in their inspection areas. 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 foodborne illness; e.g., unsafe food temperature, poor employee hygiene and cross-contamination. Examples of non-critical violations include the cleanliness and condition of walls, floors, ceilings, plumbing repair and dumpster use.

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 with menu offerings 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.

Smoke-free Dining Awards

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

Bar Only

Kimberly’s Pub

4041 S. Saginaw Street, City of Flint

Bar and Grill

The Zoo

4511 S. Saginaw Street, City of Flint

Catering

Waterstone Village Banquet Center

8043 N. Dort Highway, Genesee Twp.

Concession

Rollhaven Skating Rink

G-5315 S. Saginaw Street

Grand Blanc Township

Donut, Bagel, or Coffee Shop

Rolls R Ready

111 E. Third Avenue, City of Flint

Ethnic Menu

Aida’s Mid-East Food

One Water Street, City of Flint

Fast Food – Franchise

Wendy’s

4220 S. Elms Road, Swartz Creek

Fast Food – Independent

Bill Thomas Halo Burger

4451 W. Pierson Road, Mt. Morris Twp.

Fine Dining

Fandangles’

G-6429 W. Pierson Road, Mt. Morris Twp

Fraternal Organization

9 Honorable Mentions (See below)

Full Service – Franchise

Old Country Buffet

3583 Miller Road, Flint Township

Full Service – Independent

Temple Dining Room

755 S. Saginaw Street, City of Flint

Full Service with Bar Service – Franchise

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Spirits

4141 Miller Road, Flint Township

Full Service with Bar Service – Independent

Latina Restaurant and Pizzeria

1370 W. Bristol Road, Flint Township

Ice Cream Shop

Twist N More

7499 S. Linden Road, Mundy Township

Institutional Food Service

YMCA Camp Copneconic

10407 Fenton Road, Fenton

Mobile/STFU Establishment

Page Pro’s Extreme Ice

9335 Morrish Road, Montrose

Pizza - Take-out or Limited Dining

Jet’s Pizza

5530 Fenton Road, Flint Township

Religious Setting

8 Honorable Mentions (See below)

Serving Site Only

6 Honorable Mentions (See below)

K-12 School – Full Service

16 Honorable Mentions (See below)

K-12 School – Satellite Operation

8 Honorable Mentions (See below)

Cranberries’ Café

Fandangles’

Lunch Studio

Old Country Buffet

Red Lobster

YaYa’s Flame Broiled Chicken

For a list of all smoke-free restaurants in Genesee County access the Smoke Free Dining Guide at www.gchd.us

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

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