Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, 582 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 582 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL 32073-5005
License #: 2000861
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 08/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor. Under shelving
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Spatula on magnet **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Multiple **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Pineapple, severely dented along seam. Voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Lobster tails on margarine container, upright reach in cooler by fry station in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Top **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. Dated 11/11/12
08/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives, dessert room **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Multiple
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids at register counter
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Inside upright reach in on cook line.
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Stocked cooling rack next to hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Multiple
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Green bean seasoning (with pork) brought back to reach in cooler at end of four hour period. Sticker on container said to discard at 2:47pm, item in cooler at 3:30pm. Two containers of egg wash in kitchen, time on sticker to be discarded at 2:47pm, still in use at 3:30 pm.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Top
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Knife in hand sink, meat room. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Meat room **Corrected On-Site**
1/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) old labels on food containers in salad bar area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates at dessert station.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Pizza reach in cooler make table.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container in clean dish area by dish machine. Removed by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on hood system over fry vats. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. By door to kitchen with pizza materials.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in server station closest to salad bar.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in cooler by grill. Next to reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Shrimp.
  • 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. Chicken and ham on salad bar.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Pitcher in hand sink by dessert station.
8/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Handles
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Inside/shelving of raw meat reach in on cookline.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wet towel under cutting board
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Raw meat unit
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Baked beans on counter 56?. Corrective action-reheated. Pepperoni 67?, mozzarella 55?, bacon 61? all in pizza make table reach in. Items moved to working unit.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Top
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Broken thermometer in pizza make table reach in
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Pizza make table reach in ambient air temp 67? **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
1/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. one door reach-in unit at buffet
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest/coolest part of the holding unit. reach-in
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. shelving in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. open fish over plant foods, reach-in freezer
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. multiple
8/10/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink WATER SHUT OFF and faucet handles removed REAR area AREA USED FOR STORAGE there is an oven used on occations.
  • Observed build-up, dust or dirt on BLACK heat lamps hanging over DISPLAYED FOODS.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.NEAR entrance meat cutting area.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.COOKED CHICKEN not on shallow pan or sheet pan to inssure proper cooling . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated underneath bakery equipment ,several utencils also behind equipment on floor.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.STANDING UNIT.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.KNIVES.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.CHICKEN TENDERS 106f CHICKEN POPPERS 122f. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
2/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.MEAT COOLER . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on CABINET spaces in cooks line .
  • Observed clean utensils stored in DIRTY containers in dishwasher rack. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.UNDERNEATH CUTTING BOARDS. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on FLOORS inside waLKIN cooler ,underneath racks. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled , cashier area and preparation areas CHECK ALL COOLERS. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.HANDWASHING SINK salad station .
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.TIME LABELS NOT BEING CHANGED AS PRODUCTS ARE REPLACED IN BUFFET ( EXPLAINED PROPER PROCEDURE TO MANAGEMENT ) *NOTE* IF VIOLATION CONTINUES TO BE CITED ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT WILL BE RECOMMENDED.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
9/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/12/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.ESTABLISHMENT stacking MULTIPLE stainless steel PANS on top of each other PRIOR TO EQUIPMENT being properly AIR DRIED found EXCESSIVE water nesting THROUGHOUT dish racks. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Found THERMOMETERS stored in SANATIZER SOLUTION in kitchen preparation areas (THIS IS NOT ALLOWED ) possible cross contamination ,may occure . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No monitoring of buffet/salad bar by employee trained in safe operating procedures.FOUND MULTIPLE utencils FOR CUSTOMERS SELF SERVICE placed on TOP OF FOOD ITEMS ,HANDLES TOUCHING FOODS after customers serve thhemselves.
  • Critical - Observed BOXES IN FREEZER of frozen vegatables not SHUT after use OPEN BAGS exposing food product.
  • Observed HEAVY DIRT/ DIRT on ceiling tiles and vent coves THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT kitchen and preparation areas HEAVY DIRT /DUST on ceiling of DESERT STATION .
  • Observed ICE BUCKETS in front counter NOT INVERTED some with WATER NESTING ,some buckets containing ICE with water inside.
  • Observed MOP SINK AREA very DIRTY smells bad NEEDS CLEANING .
  • Observed TRASH COMPACTOR area ROOM very dirty with HEAVY BAD ODORS unable to be in room NO MORE THAN a few seconds VERY DIRTY not maintained .
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.(CLEAN ALL REACH IN COOLER RACKS).
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor FOUND GREEN CUTTING board in dishwasher area ON FLOOR stuck in between DISHWASHER RACK.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty AREAS / CONTAINERS ( UTENCILS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN AREAS ) on in containers FREE of dirt ,debris .
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in handling clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.(DISHWASHER) attendant. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employees improperly washing hands NOT WASHING HANDS 20 seconds,NOT USING PAPER TOWEL after drying hands to SHUT OFF WATER at handwashing sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed flammable material stored near fuse box/electric meter room GASOLINE used for pressure WASHER stored in electrical room. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.SEVERAL KITCHEN AREAS standing water was observed ,FLOORS NOT DRY MOP after being squeeged WATER NESTING throughout several areas of kitchen and storage areas.
  • Observed food debris accumulated THROUGHOUT establishment underneath kitchen equipments ,preparation tables,cabinets .
  • Observed food debris accumulated on WALKIN COOKER floors,WALKIN FREEZER floors ,underneath storage racks.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor UNDERNEATH FRYERS AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT .
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.SEVERAL THROUGHOUT ,( CLEAN ALL INTERIORS OF REACH IN COOLERS ) .
  • Observed leaking WATER ABOVE ceiling area NEAR ENTRANCE to MEAT CUTTING room .
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils SEVERAL EQUIPMENT / UTENCILS were found WITH OLD FOOD DEBRIS still on them AND were not cleaned properly SEVERAL BUFFET line utencils KNIVES,FORKS,SPOONS ,had excessive ,water marks some ,were cleaner than others.
  • Observed unclean STORAGE AREAS ,room where TURKEY OVEN is located is VERY .DIRTY .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food inside WALKIN COOLER SPEED RACK . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area WALLS DIRTY in dishwasher areas , FOUND several walls THROUGHOUT KITCHEN with OLD food debris splattered ,and excessive DIRT.
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure PROPER TIME MARKING PROCEDURES are followed FOODS REQUIRED to have 4 hour time marking WERE NOT MARKED.
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment IMPROPER AIR DRYING throughout .
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. FOUND SEVERAL EXTINGUISHER on floors OUT OF THERE PLACES .For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Corrected On Site.(DISCARDED) *NOTE* ESTABLISHMENT NOT FOLLOWING PROCEDURES. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above PORK CHOPS in buffet line were found at 112f. Corrected On Site.(TIME CONTROL ESTABLISHED) Repeat Violation.
3/10/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit, melons. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, bbq pork in hot box. Corrected On Site, reheated to 170.
  • Critical. Observed thawed portions of raw animal food above 41 degrees Fahrenheit for more than 4 hours, including all preparation, thawing and subsequent cooking times while being thawed under running water, fish. Fish 61 degrees in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food, bracelets.
  • Critical. Observed cross-contamination caused by handling dirty tableware in consumer area and then handling clean tableware, wait staff.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, ovens in bakery, pizza oven.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, stacked wet.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, salad bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food probe thermometers stored in sanitizer solution. Corrected On Site.
1/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, powdered sugar, dessert bar shelf. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Desserts too far out from under sneezeguards. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of residue on soda dispensing nozzles splash plates, cashier station.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits various ovens.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, dripping off edges of all hoods.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, handles of coolers, alto shaams, etc. all sticky with build up.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink, cashier station.
  • Critical. Observed no cap on outside clean out for sewage line.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb, hot water faucet over prep sink.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floor, under buffet lines in hard to reach places.
  • Observed food debris accumulated in all kitchen floor drains.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable, pegboard noted.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Mgr. on duty has no proof of certification- copy ordered. Corrected On Site, another mgr. arrived.
2/4/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth, cucumbers. Discarded by mgr.
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Sign covered by advertisement for oceans of shrimp.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, 2 items- buffet line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, bags of roll mix, bakery. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures.Form provided.
  • Critical. Observed employee wipe hands on clothes/apron instead of handwashing.
  • Critical. Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine, wash temperature gauge not working.
  • Critical. Observed cross-contamination caused by handling dirty dishware and then handling clean items in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, bakery ovens.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, alto-shaams.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, pizza oven.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, under chicken rotis. oven.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, rolling can rack.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, under grills.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, rolling clean dish carts.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, wait area. Corrected On Site, removed rack of glasses.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable, oegboard in bakery.
  • No copy of latest inspection report- on 8/28/09. note: administrative complaint was cancelled by supervisor. Has 1/22/09 report only.
11/23/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, cold bar for salads. Repeat Violation from 1/22/2009.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, hot dogs on buffet. Corrected On Site- discarded, removed double pan.
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination, product not fitting under guards.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands when changing gloves.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions, fikters dated 2007. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils, bakery.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime/stain in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, bakery, grill room.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, hood and filters at grill area.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, counters under grill.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, not in use under grill cooler unit.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, stacked wet.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall in disrepair/mildewed, boiler room. Repeat Violation.
  • 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. Re-certification is being completed for all employees.
8/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/22/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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