Golden Corral, 414a Mary Esther Cutoff, Fort Walton Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GOLDEN CORRAL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 414a Mary Esther Cutoff, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
License #: 5603244
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 08/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee beverage container does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Some food scraps, grime on floor under, behind racks in dish pit room.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry after use.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler- Salisbury steak and chicken over fish. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Two live flies in food preparation area/kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink... 80° at front wait station hand wash sink.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling- devil eggs, walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08/06/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple in bakery area and on prep area behind buffet. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen door leading to exterior by handwash sink **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. By exterior back door in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Behind cookline on pipes and floor.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink across from bakery area, faucets are cracked. Operator stated sink will soon be replaced.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans of green beans, 9 cans of artichoke hearts, and 3 cans of peaches.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces with a buildup of grease/soiled. Dough press.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cardboard boxes next to back door. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in handwash sink by double doors leading to dishpit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. By wait station across from bakery area. Per operator, Sink is to be replaced soon.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By double door entrance to dish pit area. **Corrected On-Site**
2/26/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple boards in bakery area and prep table behind buffet line
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door in kitchen.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. By exterior door in kitchen.
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Handwash sink by wait station across from soft serve machine.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Can of pineapples.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken over fish **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Sanitizer for customer use by clean utensils and flatware.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine in wait area across from soft serve machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hose stored on handwash sink by door to exterior in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By exterior door in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink by batter station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Water turned off to handwash sink in kitchen by exterior door and handwash sink by batter station. Hot and cold water must be provided to all handwash sinks at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
2/14/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting... Front.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Identified reach in cooler has air gap along top side of door.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers... 2 sets of lights in kitchen.
  • Basic - Moderate build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Customer use hand antiseptic stored clean utensils.
  • High Priority - Dented can of pizza sauce in walk on cooler... can rack.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... chicken strips 44°. Transferred. **Corrected On-Site**
11/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink, cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin next to restrooms. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Toilet paper dispenser in disrepair, women's restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash, rice on rack in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Women's toilet dirty. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks, milk container in ice bin next to restrooms. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Filter powder next to teriyaki sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, next to ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
3/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing, dishmachine area.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food, watch/bracelet. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, coffee grounds in waitress area next to dessert area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, cashier area.
10/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, next to fryer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty vent covers, next to cooler.
  • Critical - Observed handsink dirty next to ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, knife in handsink next to hothold cabinet. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored, platter lids not inverted. 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. Repairman has been called will be here today. Corrected On Site.
3/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, cookline/prep.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food, watch.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, small reachin cooler cookline(pizza toppings). Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on hot holding unit in poor repair, buffet side.
  • Critical - Observed handsink faucet loose cookline/prep.
  • Critical - Observed handsink slow to drain, cookline/prep.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, cleaning ice cream drip tray. Another employee observed and corrected violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, grill screen in handsink across from fryer.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit, water at 107 degrees fahrenheit cookline.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler with accumulation of water, cookline(pizza toppings).
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface from drain. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Ice machine not draining properly, waitress area.
11/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Test strip didn't turn black, temperature gauge shows 160.
  • Observed ceilings in dining room to have discoloration from air vents blowing dust.
  • 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. Employee handling soiled dishes to clean dishes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements, handwashing procedures. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener, kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener, salad bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, yeast in dessert area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, small reachin cooler cookline.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature at 90 degrees fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Mushroom pans stacked on top of each other in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
5/2/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cooked poultry not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Grilled chicken at 112 degrees fahrenheit on buffet. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in small reachin cooler dessert area.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, okra in walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location, ice scoop on top of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in water not at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit, cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food, watch.
  • 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. Employee handling soiled dishes to clean. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener, salad bar area.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer, waiting on new part.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, dustpan next to ice machine.. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, dishwashing area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements, handwashing procedures.
1/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food, watch.
  • 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, soiled dishes to clean dishes.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, walkin cooler.
  • Observed walkin cooler shelving/wall soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, back of kitchen.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, 2 missing next to 3-compartment sink.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed, outside advertising must have license number displayed.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements, handwashing procedure.
8/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, seasoning next to fryers.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, flour in desserts area.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container, seasoning. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, meat room.
  • Observed leaking faucet in womens restroom.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed corner piece missing cookline.
12/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Slaw, macaroni salad, cut melon at buffet and salsbury steaks in hot holding cabinet at 130 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, raisins sunflower seeds in salad area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, slaw at 56 degrees fahrenheit, macaroni salad at 54 degrees fahrenheit, cut melon at 51 degrees fahrenheit on buffet less than 4 hours
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, salsbury steaks at 130 degrees fahrenheit roast beef at 110 degrees fahrenheit on buffet for less than 4 hours.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in meat walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in hot holding cabinet, lasagna salsbury steaks.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food, salad prep area.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on walkin cooler unit, salad bar side, in poor repair.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on reachin cooler unit, pizza topping, in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled walkin cooler gaskets kitchen side.
  • Critical. Observed soiled walkin cooler gaskets salad bar side.
  • Critical. Observed soiled meat walkin cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by squeegees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soap dispenser at handsink in fryers area not clean.
  • Observed large accumulation grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures missing coveing tile under handsink.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable, tile missing in walkin freezer.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris, handsink in fryers area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty vent covers in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored, commercial insect spray on top of ice machine. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation.
8/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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