Golden Corral, 4705 Us Hwy 98 N, Lakeland, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GOLDEN CORRAL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4705 Us Hwy 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809
License #: 6307644
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 07/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Repair broken and missing floor tiles in the dish-washing area.
  • Basic - Packaged food stored in open bag in the dry-storage area. Store the open bag of sugar in a clean, covered container.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Repair the leaking cold-water faucet, at the hand-washing sink, in the dessert-prep area.
  • High Priority - Sanitizing solution improperly stored. Store sanitizing buckets off the floor, but not on counter tops.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black substance on the lid of the ice machine. Clean the black substance from the lid of the ice machine.
07/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Clean the black substance from the lid of the ice machine.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Clean the French fries from the floor beneath the deep friers.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Clean the grease, from the hood filters, above the grill
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Clean and sanitize the baby-changing tables daily.
5/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/21/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Clean grease from the exterior surfaces of the deep friers.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Repair the broken tiles in front of the dish machine.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Clean the grease from the floor beneath the cook-line equipment.
  • Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature gauge(s) on dishmachine. Repair the inaccurate final-temperature gauge on the dish machine.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Repair the leaking spray nozzle at the dishwashing machine.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. Remit $386, for renewal of the state license to Tallahassee, before 3/01/2014 - or $436 after 3/01/2014. Visit www.MyFloridaLicense.com to renew online. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Provide paper towels at the salad-bar hand-washing sink.
2/24/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Clean grease from the floor beneath the deep friers.
  • Basic - Grease on exterior of deep fryer. Clean the grease from the exterior surfaces of the deep friers.
  • Basic - Objectionable odors. Slowly pour water into floor drains to block the escape of any objectionable oders.
  • 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. Label pizza with four-hour-time labels. **Corrected On-Site**
8/7/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Emphasize to the dishwashers, the importance of rinsing dishes completely, before placing them into the dishmachine.
2/25/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Clean the old grease from the exterior surfaces of the deep friers.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Clean the leaking coke from the floor beneath the drink-package rack.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. Clean the leaking coke from the surfaces of the drink-package rack.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Transfer flour,from the open bag, to a clean, covered container.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Clean the grease from the floor beneath the deep friers.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Clean the black substance from the wall behind the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Clean the grease from the wall behind the deep friers.
2/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Replace the broken/missing floor tiles and grout in the kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Clean grease from the sides of the deep friers and cookline equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. Clean the grease from the wall behind the deep friers.
9/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Clean the grease from the hood and hood filters.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Clean the grease from the exterior of the oven, next to the deep frier.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. Clean the wall under the hood.
5/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Remove ice dams from the floor inside the walk-in freezer.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Clean the black substance from the drain pipe beneath the ice machine.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Sweep the flour from the floor beneath the deep friers.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Transfer sugar from the open bag to a clean, covered container.
11/15/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Grilled chicken covered in the salad cooler registered 45 F. Do not cover grilled chicken until it has completed cooling to 41 F or below. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Clean floor beneath the deep friers.
11/3/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Clean flour from the floor beneath the chicken-prep station.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Clean flour from the table at the chicken-prep station.
8/29/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/19/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Do not leave sugar in an open bag; transfer the contents to a clean covered container. Corrected On Site.
6/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Turkey walkin coolers
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Dishroom
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Drain cover(s) missing. Kitchen
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
10/19/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Back house
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Mop sink
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean. Women restroom Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Dishroom
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. Over grill area
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Salad area
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Back server area
10/5/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with a time marking that exceeds the 4 hour limit. Food may not be served.
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed residue build up on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed dead roache in light fixture.
  • Critical. Observed flammables and debris stored in boiler room. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
7/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans./ dented can pizza sauce. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water./fish/prep area.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./ meat prep area Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food./ cup used to scoop ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices./ lids to prep pans.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface./ hobart oven.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface./ sides of cooking equipment /fryers.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris./ prep areas.
3/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans./golden corral cheddar cheese sauce. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./ cabbage /watermelons at salad buffet station. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only./ at fried chicken station.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets./ meat station buffet area / pizza station /Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled./ at prep station across from chicken station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue./ chicken reachin cooler across from fryers.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface./ sides of fryers at chicken station.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination./clean spoons in dishwasher area / at prep station.
  • Observed leaking faucet at handsink next to ice machine.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris./prep station area/ next to food prep station by walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans./ heinz cream of mushroom condensed soup.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above./ fish bufffet line.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./ sauce on floor in walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./ employee handled soiled and clean dishes without washing hands.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions./ ice machine filter not dated.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets./ reachin at pizza station.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./knife in handsink.
7/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/23/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/24/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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