Golden Corral Fam Steakhouse, 322 S U S Hwy 27, Lake Placid, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GOLDEN CORRAL FAM STEAKHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 322 S U S Hwy 27, Lake Placid, FL 33852-7921
License #: 3800504
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 4/2/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.drey dusty growth in old food debris covering "Pepsi cooler " in prep area used to store foods
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Flies in area
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.not tight fitting
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.dirt and old food on back door and flaps , and wait staton/kitchen door
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Raw chicken and fish stored at room temp on cart prior to breading and frying , time out of temp not tracked before cooking. Chicken found at 51°F fish at 46°F. Must track times, fish should be in temp below 41°F at all times to avoid histamine production.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit.observed raw chicken over raw fish on cart at kitchen behind fry station
  • High Priority - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.dessert cooler bottom old spilled food
4/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pastry chef with loose dangling bangs
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.observed pitchers with black areas and grease residue
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.dishracks
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.behind mixer at prep area
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.observed apple pie served from end of display not under protection of sneeze guard, sneeze guard not adequate to protect foods at dessert counter, customers walk past
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.as evidenced by server left water running for next in line water was cold
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.at return bucket for single condiments **Corrected On-Site**
12/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.plates at dessert bar at edge of counter not benifiting from sneeze guard and not inverted., Bowles at ice cream dispenser not under sneeze guard not inverted.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.observed remnants of food on cleaned slicer blades at veggie prep
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids at front counter observed spillage in top lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed ice cream cone dispensing box ,4 cones offered together, ends not wrapped not under sneeze guard. Customers touch more than one cone when trying to dispense., at dessert bar plates of desserts positioned out to edge of counter not benefitting from sneezgaurd.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Employee working front counter returned to back and put on gloves to touch ready to eat food without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils.observed pump hand sanitizer dispenser located by/over/with silverware at self service area at dining area. Also spray cleaner hanging on open wire shelving beside pointed toward clean slicer blades at veggie prep area in kitchen
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.meat room observed discoloration of cutting boards
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic glass stored in sink and chunks of meat in drain at meat grill
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.at back prep
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.cleaner at food prep
7/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on handles and faucet at handsink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.walkin salad cooler, foul odor in walkin and hall area at back dooe
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.at prep area behind Hobart mixer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.in freezer
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs at grill stored in 77?F water in container inside handsink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Wellness designated wooden single serve picks in use not all tuned food contact end down in container at steak grill. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flours at prep area
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.observed bin of cooked ribs stored on top of raw meat bin in walkin cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. On hose at dishwash area
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.on bucket of single serve condiments at dishwash area
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed in pan of water stored in handsink at steak grill
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. At peak use at handsink beside dish machine/ wait station.
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. With dates of birth and expiration date.
4/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.non handled scoop in meal at mxer area
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Proof not available with dates of expiration .
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.observed kitchen/wait staff touching grapes with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.at back preptable.
11/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade hose used for water at vegetable prep sink. observed washing machine hose in use.
  • Critical - Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.at handsink at kitchen /dishwash area.
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.hose attached and laying on bottom of vegetable prep sink.
8/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.clean dishes stored directly over garbage cans on open wire rack. racks encrusted with old food debris and dirt/dust.at vegetable prep area.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.observed walkin salad prep walkin cooler with ambient air at 43 degrees F .cooler used to cool hot and ambient air foods for cold storage. work done on unit recently, new condenser thermostat set at 41 degrees Fnot sufficient temperature to maintain foods at 41 degrees . unit used for cooling.. owner reset thermostat unit became warmer. called for repair.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.at handsink at kitchen /dishwash area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.observed foul odor in walkin unit.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.observed pulled chicken at125 degrees F 1.5 hours after start of cooling found at 92 degrees F .chicken in plastic container tightly lidded. Corrected On Site.removed to freezer to cool faster.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.waffle iron
  • Observed nonfood-grade hose used for water at vegetable prep sink. observed washing machine hose in use.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.hose attached and laying on bottom of vegetable prep sink.
8/8/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on surfacesvof drink machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • 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 not washing hands between handling clean and dirty dishes.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.Dishwasher unaware of water temperature requirements . Unaware of need to refill machine at necessary intervals in order to maintain proper operation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Lexan pans of raw meat and ice stored on floor at grill line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.containers stored in handsink at grill area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
2/16/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.at any handsinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee cough, sneeze, use a handkerchief or disposable tissue, use tobacco, eat, or drink then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.Staff sneezedvinto hands and then continued work touching clean handles of coolers and working with , touching, food containers in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.did not use hot water.
  • Critical - Observed food employee use the toilet room then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.observed cook leave restroom and return to cookline take out gloves and handle clean utensils
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Corrected On Site.
2/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.in walkin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.open container of magnesol stored with open containers of sauce at fry station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.ice bin open and dirty dishes stacked beside icebin at waitstation ,inviting cross contamination of ice with splash from dirty dishes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.at outside mopsink
7/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.staff plating fudge with no gloves touching fudge with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.observed black crusty substance in bottom of rack which holds clean utensils and plates at buffet area.
  • 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 not washing hands between dirty and clean dishes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.grill cook removed raw steaks with gloves then rinsed gloves then touched raw seafood patties without changing gloves and washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.black crusty area on edges of cutting boards at meat cutting atea at back.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed container full of water and grill utensils stored in handsink at grill area.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.at grill area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.powdered magnesol stored in open box on shelf with open gravies and sauces and gloves, salt stored near with no markings. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.dirty food containers and trays stacked up above and beside open ice bin at waitstation .Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.white powder near spices and open container of magnesol. Corrected On Site.
3/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.chicken hambergers, pork strips. Corrected On Site.increased heat.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.in walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.prep cook with wristwach., server with bangle bracelet .
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.observedbopen drink on shelf over prep at cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.staff with loose bangs prepping food.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.cookline employee no hair restraint
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head and exterior .
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.at flat surfce above soda nozzles on drink machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on handsink at kitchen , dish area. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.handsink at kitchen clogged slow draining.
  • Drain cover(s) missing.at vegetable prep area.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.at mopwink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.at grill handsink
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.at grill steamtable unapproved lights in warmer lamps.
12/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.plastic container of white powder stored at dry storage rack at back vegetable rack area
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.hobart upright cooler ambient air at 49 degreesF . Corrected On Site.unloaded foods. discarded foods. May not use to cold hold potentially hazardous foods until maintaining 41 degreesF
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.observed tray of desserts on dishdry rack below dripping dishes and next to caladium plant with leaves touching food.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.observed brown scale buildup on dishmachine racks
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on handsink and surrounding wall at dishwash area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on sesame oil container stored on rack with spices and clean pans
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.clean dishes stored with caladium plant,leaves touching dishes, also dirty apron in shelving with and on,in pan at clean dishes rack.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.at meatroom sink
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.broken areas of tile in meatroom holding water.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.dirty apron stored with clean dishes Corrected On Site.
9/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.2 door hobart at dessert prep ambient air at 50 degreesF product at 47 degreesF Corrected On Site.AC repair onsite ,food moved to cooler untill unit is maintaning 41 degreesF
  • Critical. Observed lubricants improperly applied to food-contact surface.gaskets at hobart floor mixer leaking machine grease and ol from gaskets directly above mixing bowel,observed machine oil drips in bowel.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head,also machine oil leaking from seal into mixing bowel.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.walk9n cooler racjs encrusted with food,front walkin
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.wet nested
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.spray bottle of degreaser and WD 40, stored beside spray bottle of grill conditioner cleaner, and bakers spray and teriyaki sauce Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.open container of magnasol in rack with food/cooking sprays and clean gloves. observed white powder aboved open box of magnasol coati storage racks , openbox of gloves on rack , gloves touching racks coated with magnasol . observed magnasol powder coating all racks ,open food service plates on top rack container of raw vegetables,cooking sprays and open shakers of spices on other racks.
6/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.Washed salad /buffet bowels stored nested at clean prep area with food visible in and on bowels-bowels not thouroghly cleaned Between usage
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.beverage glasses wet nested at service line
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.spray bottles over potato at meat room
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.spray bottle of sanitizer stored over clean salad bar bowels
3/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.2 cans green beans dented on seam
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.chicken and deviled eggs on buffet using time as a public health control-not time marked- no documentation -. Corrected On Site. gave proprietor paperwork for Time as a Public Health Control- filled out and followed procedure .
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.white powder at prep area
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw chicken over catfish Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over raw vegetables..raw shell eggs stored over celery in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.ice on floorin walkin freezer
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.plastic drawers with loose raisens stored inside -drawer broken
  • Critical. Observed damaged thermometer provided on dishmachine.parts on order
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.dish staff forgot to turn on booster heater Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on shelving in walkin at back door
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.lexan pans wet nested at meat cut station
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.at dishmachine Corrected On Site.by turning on booster
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.at mens restroom
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. at dessert prep Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.sweater on shelf in prep area
12/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/2/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.chicken breast /bourbon chicken /fish-on cart at kitchen -removed from cold holding at 10:30-held out of temp control until cooked then place on buffet and hot held - Corrected On Site. replaced into cold hold -will cold hold or initiate time as a public health control procedure to include time from moment out of cold hold thru cooking and buffet time combined not to exceed 4 hours- PLEASE SEE website www.myfloridalicense.com for more information on time as a public health control.
  • Critical. Observed thawed portions of ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water . fish Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on food weight scale-(2) ON shelf in dry storage-broken and uncleanable
  • Critical. Observed buildup of machine oil on mixer head.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on handsink handles and basin and surrounding wall Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on sink / wall and towel dispenser at prep area/dry storage
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found-one live roach observed at dishmachine handsink Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 10/2/09.
10/1/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/20/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/30/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/17/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/29/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/28/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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