Golden Corral, 897 West Town Parkway, Altamonte Spgs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GOLDEN CORRAL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 897 West Town Parkway, Altamonte Spgs, FL 32714
License #: 6903615
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Buffet area
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Buffet area
10/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink.
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. deep groutlines causing retention of standing water. Ware washing area.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Hot holding box near ovens.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Wall at meat cooler rusted.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw ground beef stored over pork. Meat cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
5/15/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Lights in storage closet missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher dipped hands in sanitizer solution instead of washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Sliced pie wedges. Angle of sneeze guard was too high to protect food from possible contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
1/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine in wait station.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Meter room.
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Rust build up on walk in cooler wall in meat room.
  • Combustibles stored/debris present in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
8/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Rust on wall near meat cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw beef over sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in server station.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ware washing area.
2/22/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken breast, 128F. Corrective action taken: product reheated.
  • Critical - Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the reach-in cooler by steamers. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed deep groutlines in floor causing retention of standing water. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed meat room cutting boards stained/grooved.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of dishmachine.
10/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and easily cleanable. Note: replacement in progress
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. Expired 4/30/2012. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed dented cans- cream of mushroom soup. Manager segregated cans to return to vendor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pot roast, 46F; ham, 45F; walk-in cooler. Advised.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over pastuerized eggs, walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead insects on floor in boiler room.
  • Observed wiping cloth used to hold cutting board steady. Advised to use rubber mats.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Baked chicken, sweet potatoes, 89-94F; manager discarded product, replaced with fresh product in deeper pans. Corrected On Site.
5/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Prep cooler at vegetable station. Manager removed all product and will not use unit until iit iis temping properly. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Soups, 50-52F; overnight in walk-in cooler. Manager discarded product. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice build up on walk in freezer floor.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk, 52F; sauce, 54F; reach-in cooler, less than 1 hour. Corrective action taken: Manager removed all product and placed in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over vegetables. Corrected On Site.
12/5/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Rice krispie treats. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Deep groutlines causing retention of standing water.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soil on water dispensing nozzle. Corrected On Site.
8/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked vegetables not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Potatoes, 124F, hot box. Less than 1 hour. Product will be reheated to 165F, held at 135F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Critical - Observed food employees wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watchhs. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in mopsink area. Corrected On Site.
2/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg, buffet line, 45F. Product returned to freezer to chill. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed light buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Wait station.
8/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Bags of salt pellets
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Dishwasher
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Need to re-caulk at hand wash sink by prep area
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. By dishmachine
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Dish area
  • Critical. No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only. Expired on 4/24/10
5/24/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Hot food at proper temperatures
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Pre-flushed, scraped, soaked
  • Pre-flushed, scraped, soaked
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical. Water source safe, hot and cold under pressure
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Critical. Cross-connection, back siphonage, backflow
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Critical. Fire extinguishers - proper and sufficient
  • Critical. False/misleading statements published or advertised relating to food/beverage
1/14/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Catfish batter
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinates chicken temp at 47 degrees, beef temp at 48 degrees, both products had a date dot of 8/17/09. Stop sales issued. Products were inside meat walk in coolet
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. Ice scoop holder at back wait station
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in freezer floor
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. Hot cook area
  • Critical. Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only.
8/18/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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