Golden Corral # 509, 1450 Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GOLDEN CORRAL # 509
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1450 Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, FL 33950-5908
License #: 1800831
Total inspections: 27
Last inspection: 09/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Front counter and cookline.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Handle of utensil in sugar-cinnamon mixture. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Front counter 2 pairs of tongs in HWS. **Corrected On-Site**
09/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Metal tray with no handle used to dispense ice from ice machine.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Several buckets not strong enough.
  • High Priority - Food server handling soiled dishes or utensils then clean dishes/utensils without washing hands.
  • Intermediate - Black/green mold-like substance beginning to form in the interior of the ice machine.
08/22/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in/freezer. Chicken **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Excess Water draining onto floor surface. Kitchen area.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 2 different RIC's in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. 2 different cooks put gloves on without washing hands.
6/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/25/2014Complaint FullAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving under grills. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Fry station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Customer dessert station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Over fryers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Prep walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Inside buffet cabinets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. Dishwasher wearing same gloves to handle dirty and clean dishes. **Warning** On callback inspection 3/11/14, dishwasher handled soiled dishes and utensils and then handled clean dishes and utensils without washing hands.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. Prep area. **Warning**
3/11/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving under grills. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Fry station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Customer dessert station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Over fryers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Prep walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Inside buffet cabinets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Produce walk in cooler lights not working. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. Dishwasher wearing same gloves to handle dirty and clean dishes. **Warning**
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. Prep area. **Warning**
1/6/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over fryer area.
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. A lot of moisture buildup due to missing grout.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair. Over grill 3 inch gap on each side of filter and broken parts.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In walkin cooler.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. In grill area.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. Around waitstaff soda machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Line area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. And rust.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers pizza holder. Upon entrance before food was out on it. Build up of hard debris from possible day before.
  • Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Cover half off and sharp metal sticking out. Hallway by the back.
12/27/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - knife block in use to store knives soiled.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Open window in prep to buffet area.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Around dish machine and walls.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In cook area.
  • Basic - Clean dish shelving with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cashier area, prep area.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing grout. Filled with standing water.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated dust and grease. Abovebuffet
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Hand sink.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in men's room.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Walls in cook area.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Intermediate - Formation of black mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
9/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Fryers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Hall way food storage and prep walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Fry station. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of residue in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of residue on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Cashier station. **Warning**
5/20/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Inside of cabinets at cashier station, cabinets under dessert bar and buffet. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under buffets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Dining area **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food workers wearing watches and/or bracelets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue. Bakery station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Fryers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Hall way food storage and prep walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Drink station at cashier stand. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Behind buffet hood **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Fry station. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked vegetables hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Carrots holding at 129?F. in hot holding cabinet. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw beef stored over cooked ham in meats walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food residue on juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of residue in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of residue on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Cashier station. **Warning**
3/19/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.observed in walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.observed hood system unclean
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.obsrrved mixer unclean
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.under fryolater #2
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
8/28/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.by small ice machine. upon callback not complied
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.rear dooe upon callback not complied
7/30/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.observe by hws next to ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment.observe 6 employees engaged in food preo no certified food manager on site
  • Critical - No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.observed on ac vent in kitchen by small ice machine
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters heavy grease build up fry cook system
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.observed spar unit unclean
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.observed #10 can of pickles dented can
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.observed gasket broken on small ice machine
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.observed w lkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.observed racks in dishmachine area unclean
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. observed jagged edge of door into meat room
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. observed unlabele spray bottle in dining room
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.rear dooe
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.by small ice machine
5/30/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cooked poultry not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds.observed bourbon street chicken @ 138 on countertop
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. observed by dishmachine
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.observed managers card expired
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.observed bag of corn on floor of walkin freezer
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. observed a jagged piece of metal hanging off dairy walkin door
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.observed inside of scpttsman ice machine unclean
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.observed rear door self closure broken
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.observed cooked chicken @ 53f on speed rack in kitchen
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
5/1/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.observedseveral tiles missing in hot water room
  • Ceiling tile missing.obsrrved ove flattop
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.observed tiles broken missing dish aa
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.observed several drinks in different locations Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. thru out kitchen
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.observed clay glazed insert crack broken by steak station Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.observed undEr dishmachine
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in desserts area
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.observed moldlike marks in crushed ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Observed true 1 dr glasscooler gaskets torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.observed glass cleaner unlabeled in wait station Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.observed metal tears with jagged edges by walkins safety issue Repeat Violation.
8/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.observed no soap at hws Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.obseerved heavybgrwase build up on fryers hood system
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.observed broken glaazed clay inserts in use on buffet
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.visable rust on true cook cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw pork over berries and melon
  • Observed true 1 dr glasscooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.observed iutensils stored behind tables
  • Observed wall in disrepair.observed jagged edges by walkin cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.observed grease a (hot cook area)
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
5/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.by walkin freezer
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. broken missing tiles dishwasher
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. broken chipped plates
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. around dumpster area
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.by nu-vu oven
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. prep table by hot water dispenser(bunn)
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed no child labor law poster. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. dumpster lid broken
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. bh steamers
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. by nu vu oven
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. ladies rm toilet
2/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. by buffet
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. oberved true 1dr gaskets hanging off door
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on hood system above convection oven
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. under handwash sink meat cutting room.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.observed self closure broken rear door
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. over main line
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. over dish machine
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. over nu vu oven
9/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. observed a glass of coffee by table top mixing machine
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. several cracked broken chipped plates on buffet line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles and surrouding area wait station.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. observed on table top mixing unit by electric panel grid
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. shelves 3 dr hobart
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on shelves under bunn hot water device
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. potatoe peeling machine hooked up to faucet Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.cart with dishwasher racks in front of hand wash sinkx Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. cases of product in front of handwash sink by waljin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. broken tiles standing water on floor under/by steamer station
  • Observed wall in disrepair. exposed jagged metal off wall by back door
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. under pre-wash area
6/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. walkin cooler-meats
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. ovens
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. fry station cooler
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. outside of fryers and hood above fryers
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving under hot buffet line
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. grouting throughout kitchen area
2/18/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. walkin cooler-meats. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint engaged in food preparation. prep cook
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. ovens
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood and hood filters
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
12/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. NO TIME MARKING OF FOOD PRODUCT HAMBURGERS AND HAM AT HOT FOOD LINE (GRILL STATION)
  • Critical. PACKAGE OF FROZEN MOLLUSK MUSSELLS IN FREEZER, NO REQUIRED SHPPER TAGS HELD FOR 90 DAYS ATTACHED
  • Critical. RAW BEEF STEAKS STORED OVER COOKED RIBS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER (COS)
  • Critical. DISHWASHER PERSONNEL SWITCHED FROM HANDLING CUSTOMER FOOD SOILED DISHES TO PUTTING AWAY CLEAN DISHES, WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN
  • Critical. UNCOVERED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE ON PREP TABLE (COS)
  • SQUARE PAIN WITH NO HANDLE USED AS SCOOP IN BULK RICE CONTAINER
  • WIPECLOTH SANITIZER MEASURED WITH TEST KIT AT LESS THAN 200 PPM QUATENREY AMMONIA (PREP KITCHEN)
  • EXHAUST HOOD FILTER HAVE GREASE ACCUMULATION
  • OBSERVED METAL FOOD PANS STACKED WET NESTED, FAILED TO AIR DRY PRIOR TO STACKING
  • Critical. BACK PREP KITCHEN HAND SINK, ACCESS IS BLOCKED BY PORTABLE FAN
  • GREASE ON GROUND SURFACE AROUND USED COOKING OIL
  • Critical. FAST FOAM SPRAY CLEANER STORED WITH BULK FLOUR (COS)
8/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/1/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/1/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/20/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/30/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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