Restaurant: Golden Corral
Address: 305 Chatham Dr., Newport News, VA 23602
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 757 877-5164
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 01/12/2016
Outer Openings - Protected (repeated violation) Observation: Found huge opening underneath door of outside W-in cooler that could serve as a rodent entry point into the W-in cooler.
Correction: Protect the outside W-in cooler against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing the gap underneath the W-in door.
Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation) Observation: There was extensive floor tile damage throughout the kitchen area(s). Floor tiles were either missing, damaged or broken.
Correction: Repair the damaged flooring and maintain same in good repair.
01/12/2016
Routine
Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* Observation: Found certain TCS foods on the Buffet that were not hot holding @ 135 F or higher (Pizza slices @ 123 F
Correction: pepperoni and onion @ 117 F - 121 F
Outer Openings - Protected (repeated violation) Observation: The door of the Outside W-in cooler has a large gap at the bottom of the floor that could serve as a rodent entry point.
Correction: Rodentproof the Outdoor W-in cooler by sealing the gap at the bottom of the W-in floor.
Lighting, Intensity Observation: Found that there was an insufficient amount of lighting inside of the Outdoor W-in cooler
Correction: and that there were many burnt out light bulbs in areas where food preparation was being done
Physical Facilities in Good Repair Observation: The flooring throughout the kitchen area was damaged. Many floor tiles were missing
Correction: and the floor of the Outdoor w-in cooler was very rusty and needs to be replaced.
Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions Observation: Flooring that is under counters and hard to reach places was dirty and in need of cleaning.
Correction: Periodically clean the flooring in those under counters and in hard to reach places.
12/05/2014
Routine
Discussed complaint with PIC, Bill, and stressed the importance of when to wear/not to wear gloves and when to wash hands. Wiping cloths were noted to be relatively clean. Food Permit was re-issued today.HM
Jewelry - Prohibition Observation: Food employees were wearing watches on their wrists
Correction: No watches are to be worn by food employees while handling foods.
Pressure Measuring Devices, Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Observation: The pressure gauge on the supply line for the hot water sanitizing rinse of the warewashing machine was recording water pressure greater than 25 psi and closer to 60 psi.
Correction: Have pressure gauge checked. It should operate between 15 - 25 psi according to the data plate on the dishmachine.
Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair Observation: The plumbing connections under the counter for placing dirty utensils prior to warewashing were leaking water onto the floor.
Correction: Repair leaking plumbing connections.
Light Bulbs Protective Shielding Observation: A light bulb shield at the Bread display/hot bar area was broken and needs to be replaced.
Correction: Replace the broken light bulb shield.
Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation) Observation: The flooring of the Outdoor W-in cooler was in need of cleaning/refinishing.
Correction: Clean flooring of the W-in cooler and maintain it in a sanitary condition.
02/07/2014
Routine
Discussed the complaint with the PIC and District Manager. The routine inspection did not identify any of the concerns that the complainant raised. Golden Corral conducts their own food handler training. To determine whether the Golden Corral's food handler program addresses all of the 14 class topics that we cover.
Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment Observation: The door gasket to the Outdoor W-in cooler was worn and needs replacing.
Correction: Repair or replace the door gasket of the Outdoor W-in cooler.
Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair Observation: The floor drain underneath the dishmachine was over flowing and needs to be unplugged.
Correction: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
Outer Openings - Protected Observation: Found openings along the flooring of the doorwaythat could serve as rodent entry points.
Correction: Protect the outdoor W-in cooler against the entry of rodents by closing holes and other gaps along the entranceway flooring.
Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions Observation: The flooring of the Outdoor W-in cooler was soiled and in need of cleaning.
Correction: Clean the floor of the Outdoor W-in cooler.
12/10/2013
Routine
Permit Issued. No violation noted during this evaluation.
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