Golden Corral, 33525 S Dixie Hwy, Florida City, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GOLDEN CORRAL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 33525 S Dixie Hwy, Florida City, FL 33034
License #: 2328989
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 08/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
08/19/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
08/19/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Warning**
08/15/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Underneath Prep table in bakery area **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. By fryer **Warning**
1/31/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Fan underneath chocolates fountain in buffet line **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Underneath Prep table in bakery area **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Hot holding warmer by grill station **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. By fryer **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Grill area **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Speed racks in walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in cold salad station. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken, ribs **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Raisins, chips, taco shells. Corrected by putting underneath existing sneeze guards **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Salad station **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11/26/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in an improper manner.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sauce 98° f **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer buckets on floor
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
9/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout missing kitchen
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Bakery
4/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No monitoring of buffet/salad bar by employee trained in safe operating procedures. CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN STATION
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
11/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.chiken ,beef,beans,mashed in rolling carts from night before
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.grout missing in someareas
  • Critical - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods.bathroom
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.behind equipment
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.rolling carts
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.dishwashing area
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.beef,chiken ,beans,mashed from night before
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.chiken over ham
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.chiken over beef
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.backdoor storage area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.k class
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
1/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.grout missing in someareas
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.melons in trays with standing water inside
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.inside walkin frezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth.watermelon Corrected On Site.discarded
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.bread trays
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.by fryers
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.coffe station in dining room
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.dressings ,tuna salad,chiken in front counter
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
7/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.handles must be up
  • Floors not maintained smooth . missing tile in front of oven
11/15/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.reachin by steamer cracked on bottom
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Handles need to be facing up Corrected On Site.
8/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.pizza sauce
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.peperoni,reachin door was openec Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.soda bag
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.pizza reachin
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.meat room
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
3/30/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.French toast mix
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.sweet potatoe Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.reachin door taped shut,breakfast area
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.rust biildup
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.pizza holders
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.fryers
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.Plywood,mgr states does not know what for
1/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.Air Conditioner
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.on fan
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.at three compartment sink spiket
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.hanging from gloves storage Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/6/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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