Golden Corral #842, 815 Providence Rd, Brandon, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GOLDEN CORRAL #842
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 815 Providence Rd, Brandon, FL 33511
License #: 3911745
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 08/01/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Rings and bracelets
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.dry storage areas
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Dry storage, near exit
  • Basic - Light not functioning.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over fryer
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Wait station
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can and boxes **Corrected On-Site**
08/01/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
3/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair, getting estimates for repair
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle at dessert station and 3 compartment sink
8/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In room with ware washer
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing buckets on floor
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Pasta
7/11/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Ice machine
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored not closed in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Dish area
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature gauge(s) on dishmachine.
  • Basic - Leaking water from reach in prep area
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In dish area
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Raw chicken
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Near prep sink,
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid
4/24/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Near Dishwash machine
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Near Dishwash machine.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dish wash room area.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Forks at service area by Ice machine
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Hand sink near front kitchen buffet
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications.
3/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing above dishmachine.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on cleaned containers.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed broken/missing floor tiles throughout kitchen and dish washing area. Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers - walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees - next to the one compartment sink.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquid eggs by cooks line measured 53 degrees fahrenheit. Product discarded by staff. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area - flour, hushpuppy mix, etc. stored in open bags.
  • Observed wall in disrepair throughout kitchen and dish washing area.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface from under dishmachine and dish washing table. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed pulled pork in hot holding unit at 114 degrees fahrenheit. Product re-heated for hot holding.
9/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - observed wet nesting on cleaned containers.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed broken tiles under 1-compartment sink and floors around dishmachine not maintained smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Observed hole in wall behind dishmachine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream on buffet line measured 50F. Product placed in the freezer to drop temperature. Liquid eggs on ice measured 51F. Product replaced by manager.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface from clogged drain under dishmachine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Corrected On Site.
5/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed broken thermometer in small make table refrigerator.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures - raw meat cooler next to the fryers.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed several broken floor tiles throughout kitchen and dish washing area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - dust build-up on fan covers in reach-in cooler for cakes.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on dough cutter.
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine. Final rinse temperature gauge reading 150F. Test strip reads 160F. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils - spoons/scoops hanging on wall by buffet line. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw meat and fish in reach-in cooler next to the fryers measured 50 - 52F. All products moved into walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Vanilla mix in left compartment of ice cream maker measured 50F.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface from clogged drain under dishmachine.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Ribs in hot holding unit measured 106F. Product removed for re-heating. Stir fry pork and beef on buffet line measured 121F.
12/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on clean pans.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - weight scale in dessert area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Fan covers in reach-in-cooler in dessert area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. Mold-like growth observed on several tomatoes and red bell peppers. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in ceiling in dish washing area by soda lines.
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine. Final rinse temperature gauge reading 156F. Test strip reads 160F.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food stuck to pans stored next to pizza make table refrigerator. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Open bags of rice and flour not stored in covered container.
  • Observed wall in disrepair - behind dishmachine.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface from dishmachine loading area.
7/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on clean pans and bowls.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable - dish room.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory - back hallway. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink - waitress station.
  • Critical - Improper sewage disposal at floor drains/sinks in kitchen and/or food preparation area. Observed sink drain disconnected and water draining onto floor.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the meat walk-in-cooler.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water - dish room.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Observed coocked hole turkey in the walk-in-cooler at 47F covered. Product discarded by staff.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine. Observed final rinse temperature gauge not in working condition.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Dishwashing room.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. Coocked sausages in walk-in-freezer.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Observed open bag of waffle mix and seasoning not stored in covered container.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface - dishwashing room.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Measured greater than 200ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name - sugar, spices, etc. Corrected On Site.
2/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Label the pan of battering flour, for the chicken, with a four-hour-time label. The label is intended to indicate by when to discard the battering flour. Flour was discarded. Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Store spatulas, at the chicken grill, in hot water.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled utensils, then engage in handle clean utensils, without washing hands. Dishwasher must wash hands between handling dirty dishes and clean dishes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Clean the brown mold from the white-plastic-ceiling baffle of the waitress-station-ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Clean the grease from the wheels, and exterior surfacesof the deep friers.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. When wrapping silverware in napkins, be sure that any exsed surfaces are handles only.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Repair the leaking-cold-water faucet, at the handwashing sink, next to the three-compartment sink.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Clean the grease from the floor beneath the deep friers.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Clean the debris from the floor beneath the cookline.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Replace the damaged ceiling tiles above the dishwashing machine.
8/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. pork on shelf in mear prep areas
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag of potatoes prep areas
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. cutting tomato - Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. lexan pans and lids cracked or broken
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. small reachin in cookroom
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. under soda fountain -not nozzles
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. metal pans
  • Observed leaking valves at plumbing fixture. one handsink and one prep sink -won,t shut off
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. handsink blocked with spray bottle in sink
  • Critical. Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. can of raid in boiler room- for household use only
2/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. on large can rack
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. several items in walkin coolers not marked
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. some foods in walkin coolers not covered
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. larger ice machine in kitchen area -
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. not inverted -bakery areas
  • Drain cover(s) missing. not bolted down -in front of walkin coolers
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. using HWS as dump sink -several places -
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. several places in kitchen areas
  • Light not functioning. hood areas
  • Employee lockers improperly located. ladies purses on prep shelf -bakery areas
10/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/9/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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