Golden Coin Restaurant, 1844 N Highland Ave, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GOLDEN COIN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1844 N Highland Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755
License #: 6209226
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/01/2014

Ratings Summary

Based on 1 vote

Overall Rating:
**
1.8
Ratings in categories:
Food:
*
1.0
Service:
*
1.0
Price:
***
3.0
Ambience:
**
2.0
Cleanliness:
***
3.0

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Upstairs storage room.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Teriyaki sauce in upstairs storage room, multiple items on wooden pallets which cover both walk-in freezer floors, coffee in boxes in bar area.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Front reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair. One section not seated correctly.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta 49°, butter 74°. Upon reinspection 10/1/14, cut tomato 59°, butter 51°, milk 50°.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee.
10/01/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Upstairs storage room.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Teriyaki sauce in upstairs storage room, multiple items on wooden pallets which cover both walk-in freezer floors, coffee in boxes in bar area.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Cook line.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Front reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Broken tiles near floor to left of 3 comp sink.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair. One section not seated correctly.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook line.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta 49°, butter 74°.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Beef over shrimp. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line counter.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Sani bucket in front servers area.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee.
09/30/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.employee restroom **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Opposite grill **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach freezer. Near toaster station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Behind hand sink , employee restroom
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.prep table near toaster and prep table opposite stove, , kitchen ( repeat) Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Steaks stored inside cardboard box , freezer near toaster station **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored ( raw eggs and raw ground beef) over ready-to-eat food ( sauces) in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Ice cubes inside handsink, Back kitchen and front counter area
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Back food prep area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta, sauces, potatoes, cooked meats, walk in cooler
5/1/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table, kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.cookline/ dishwashing area **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
1/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf above kitchen handsink **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented can present of mashed potatoes- segregated for return **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.employee restroom **Corrected On-Site**
4/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/8/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. employee cracked eggs with raw eggs on gloves then touched cooked bacon Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Vassiliadis expired 6/11/12
  • Critical - Observed non-service animals in the food establishment or on premises. cat with food bowl in front of walk in cooler /ice machine back fenced outside area
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cooked potatoes, walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. tea at tea dispenser , front counter
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. on counters in kitchen
11/6/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. employee restroom
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at dishmachine - chlorine
  • Critical - Observed dented cans of mushrooms , storage cart Corrected On Site. segregated for return
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. employee touching toast with barehand , back kitchen Corrected On Site. tongs used
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cooked potatoes , walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
2/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in cooler across from grill, broken thermometer in small reach in cooler
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. covered cooling gravy ,walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of flour, box of pancake mix, dry storage room upstairs
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.-temporarily moved to reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. boxes of cups, napkins in dry storage room upstairs
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. potatoes , walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. taped handle on knife, cookline area
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked stuffed cabbage , walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
9/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning.[above 3 door upright ]
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated debris.[in walkin cooler ]
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.[dessert 3 door upright]
  • Observed personal food item stored with food[in dessert 3 door upright ]
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.[desserts in 3 door upright ]
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.[desserts in 3 door upright ]
4/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.[desserts, yogurt in front 3 door reachin ]
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.[should not be covered till internal temperature is 41 degeees or below] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.[on cookline ]
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[and dust on hood filters]
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.[at buckets ] Corrected On Site.
1/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.[at mop sink]
11/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[eggs on counter 70 degrees] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.[walkin freezer]
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.[got egg white on glove did not change]
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[waitstaff handling bread and toast]
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.[bowl oatmeal partially eaten by waffel maker]
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.[upright freezer]
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.[at mop sink]
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[employee restroom ] Corrected On Site.
  • Grease receptacle not on proper pad.
  • Critical. Observed live flies around grease container and dumpster ]
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. [at buckets ]Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 11/11/10.
9/9/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked...walkin cooler---homemade sauce in large bucket.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods--raw chicken empanada stored above raw squid in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food....raw steak stod above cooked foods--walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor...outside walkin freezer on left...boxes of foods on floor.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on reachin cooler at soup station.
  • Cleaned and sanitized tongs hung on oven door handle...by fryer.. Corrected On Site...removed
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor...2fl. office/storage area--cases of cups/lids, etc.
4/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked...walkin cooler--buckets of sauces.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food...reachin cooler opposite grill---raw chicken above sauces Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food...walkin cooler---left speedrack----raw steaks above cooked macaroni Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site...gloves worn--aop template given to mgr
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink...pots not sanitized before storage---education material given by inspector
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored....clean tongs hanging on oven door
  • Critical. Handsink in employee bathroom lacking paper towel Corrected On Site.
9/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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1 User Review:

wendy

Added on Feb 16, 2015 10:03 AM
Food:
*
Service:
*
Price:
***
Ambience:
**
Cleanliness:
***
The food was horrible. I ordered a meatloaf dinner and my mother ordered a hamburger. The meat was spoiled, I almost vomited on the table. I advise the waitress of this and she was very polite and apologized and asked if I wanted something else. I did not want anything, but to leave. The owner ( assuming) stood behind the cash register and did not come over and say one word. The waitress billed be 2.99 for the salad that came with the meal. I brought the bill up to the desk and the women took my card from me rudely while giving me dirty looks. Well hello you just served me rotten meat, why am i getting the dirty looks. Unreal wonder why the place never has cars in front. This place should be inspected.....
Would you recommend GOLDEN COIN RESTAURANT to others? No
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