Golden Lion Cafe (The), 501 N Oceanshore Blvd, Flagler Bch, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GOLDEN LION CAFE (THE)
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 501 N Oceanshore Blvd, Flagler Bch, FL 32136
License #: 2800449
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 08/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handle to reach in freezer : kitchen hallway
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Employee drink in drinks cooler at bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Salad prep line Employee
  • Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Bottled drinks , foods in plastic containers in untrained ice chest : bar
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. By cookline . Also , other hood filters are "mesh" style filters
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. Knives between equipment : cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under handwash sink by cookline
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. At seafoods bar , // restrooms
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Melted knife handle : cookline
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By hallway kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Approximately : 2 flies in kitchen
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Batter at 50°f : cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By seafood bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing : dumping ice in handwash sink : kitchen
  • Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. Quaternary Ammonium test stips at bar : uses : Chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar handwash sink
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut water melon not date marked in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Ice **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Outside water pooling between adjacent property
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On top shelf at oyster bar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Lobster bisque 48°f ( overnight temperatures )
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Lobsters bisque at 48°f ( overnight temperatures ) walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by items in handwash sink : prep area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items in handwash sink **Corrected On-Site**
2/28/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.accumulating and Heavy standing water/ drainage by outside along property - by outside wall of cookline
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Unit by oyster bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Standing water in cookline cooler
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates on top rack cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Cookline dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
1/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Bulk food container in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Rubber/plastic/vinyl spatula cracked/chipped.
9/26/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Numerous
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in coolers at cook line : items between 48-50°f
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Bulk food container in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Oyster container
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Rubber/plastic/vinyl spatula cracked/chipped.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dairy, tomatoes, chicken, seafoods, pork at between 48-50°f in reach in coolers at cook line
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Numerous foods between 48-50°f in reach in coolers at cook line
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
9/25/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above dishmachine
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. At bar
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Numerous boards with dark residue
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filing pot of water **Corrected On-Site**
1/22/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Cracked bulk food container
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. At dishmachine line
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Exterior of numerous containers **Repeat Violation**
12/28/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted at raw bar **Repeat Violation**
  • Drain cover(s) missing. By ice machine
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By ice machine
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Cooler at cookline
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. At hand sink at raw bar
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine box over salt container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed employee foods over restaurant foods in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Cracked bulk food container
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. At dishmachine line
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Bowl as scoop for foods in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Exterior of numerous containers **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. One large , fresh dropping on prep table at raw bar.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap at bottom of door AT raw bar
12/26/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates. Corrected on site.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Lentil sout at 50F. Cooked taco meat at 48 F (overnight temperature)
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Bowl as scoop in foods. Corrected on site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen hand wash sink. Corrected on site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Mop sink.
  • Critical - No hand washing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom. Repeat violation.
  • Critical - No tag on shellfish. Oysters in walkin cooler. Corrected on site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. Draining water in handwash sink. Corrected on site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. flour, seafood containers.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat violation.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Employee aprons over cooler. Corrected on site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Herb butter at 65 in kitchen. corrective action: voluntary discarded.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw seafood over cake in reach in cooler. Repeat violation.
  • Critical - Stop sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse. (see Stop Sale Notice).
8/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. BOWL AS SCOOP IN DRESSING Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. EGGS OVER SAUCE
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. NUMEROUS
2/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. TONGS OVER HANDLE Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY SHELVES COUNTER :KITCHEN Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. UNDER CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. BOWL USED AS SCOOP
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. GARLIC BUTTER 70 KITCHEN . VOLUNTARY DISCARDED Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. DEGREASER Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
8/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 PPM
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. TONGS
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. KITCHEN HANDSINK
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY SHELVES REACH IN COOLER
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. WALKIN COOLER RACKS
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. AT SPRAY NOZZLE WASH LINE
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. SPATULA Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
3/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. SOUP AT 50 F OVERNIGHT Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. RUSTY SHELVES IN COOLER
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. BOWL AS SCOOP Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. SPOON Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. MAKETABLE LID Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SOILED UTENSIL CONTAINER
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. ITEMS NOT INVERTED Corrected On Site.
10/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BEER BATTER, FOODS AT 53 IN MAKE TABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. COOLING RICE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. HOLDING FOODS AT 53
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. RAW FISH AT PREPTABLE UNDER TOWEL DISPENSER : SUBJECT TO SPLASH Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW BEEF OVER READY TO EAT BEEF IN WALKINCOOLER
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. BAG OF SUGAR Corrected On Site. OIL CONTAINER
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. CHICKEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. BEFORE GLOVES
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. ICE BUILD UP
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIORS OF CONTAINERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. ITEMS NOT INVERTED
  • Critical. Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. SOAP DISPENSER AT PREP SINK
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. EMPLOYEES RESTROOM
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. DISHMACHINE AREA
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. NUMEROUS THROUGHOUT
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
6/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. (A) a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT that PACKAGES FOOD using a REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING method and Clostridium botulinum is identified as a microbiological hazard in the final packaged form shall ensure that there are at least two barriers in place to control the growth and toxin formation of C. botulinum.
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • 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
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
12/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/17/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/16/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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