Golden Corral Steak & Buffets #632, 9070 Merrill Rd, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: GOLDEN CORRAL STEAK & BUFFETS #632
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9070 Merrill Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32225
License #: 2612199
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Gaskets have slimy, mold like build up on pizza prep cooler, small dessert reach in cooler, gaskets in walk in cooler across from back door have black build up. Handles on reach in cooler drawers and handle on pizza cooler doors are soiled. Gasket repair came during inspection and replaced gaskets, handles were beginning to be cleaned by employee at end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. 2 oven racks in cook line area, baking sheet along wall in fryer area.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing grayish water in bakery area by reach in coolers, employee mopped up, manager stated water had come from mopping last night. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor around dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled. Floor in dish machine area has trash and debris under soda boxes, hand sink. Multiple soiled wiping cloths and trash items.
  • Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Multiple items, hoses, stored in and blocking mop sink.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sinks throughout establishment, emailed sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Multiple large bags of raw chicken defrosting in meat cutting area under dripping faucet, manager turned up water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Wall around prep table across from fryer area
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On floor in grill area under hand sink.
  • High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Manager stated mop water is dumped outside, outside back of restaurant observed an overturned mop bucket with evidence of mop water on side walk.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 54°, fish 50° on prep across from fryers, manager stated items typically sit out for 3 hours, recommended adding to Time as a Public Health Control. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Lasagne 100°, fish 130°, rice 110°, chicken wings 120°, recommended stirring items frequently and adding lid to top. Corrective action, manager turned up temperature.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Container of Raw chicken gizzards over container of squash in 1 door reach in cooler in cook line / fryer area, manager corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. At mop sink, vacuum breaker is broken
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer in pizza prep reach in cooler stuck at 100° Fahrenheit, TCS food indie 40° ambient 41°
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At sink in center of buffet area at entrance to kitchen, by hot bar
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on shelf by triple sink, also on bottom shelf of prep table in cook line area, manager removed to label. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Boiler certificate is expired
10/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Food debris and grease buildup on prep area between fryers, heavy food buildup on prep table and Breading area across from cookline, build up on top of reach in cooler across from hamburger grill. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on spice shelf above prep table center kitchen, also does not have lid or straw. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large Plastic bins next to dish washer.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Basket in Breading station across from cook line in standing water 73°, manager states water is changed every 20 minutes, suggested adding it to Time as a Public Health Control.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing signs required in restroom hand sinks.
  • Basic - Rubber/plastic/vinyl spatula cracked/chipped. Spatulas above reach in cooler across from hamburger grill station are badly chipped.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in cooler holding pizza supplies across from fryer.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles rehydrating 70° on prep sink, corrective action, moved to walk in cooler, pork stuffing 63° on prep table center kitchen, corrective action added more ice, recommended Time as a Public Health Control for items.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Container of Raw meatloaf over container of cooked meat. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Heavy accumulation of black substance in ice bin in server area close to restrooms.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on milk dispensing nozzle/equipment. Accumulation of black substance around nozzles under froyo machine.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of blue substance in chemical storage area near door to dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**
4/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Under grill behind buffet line.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Inside fryers behind doors.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Bakery area. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to prep area near meat cutting room. **Corrected On-Site**
12/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Paper towel dispenser near kitchen door
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Near grill on buffet line
  • 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. Fried fish on buffet **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple utensils, water 91'F **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Multiple items meat cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Near Cleveland oven
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Near stir fry station **Corrected On-Site**
6/25/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic tubs stacked wet on rack
  • Basic - Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled. Under grill station
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Cake cutter
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
3/7/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic tubs stacked wet on rack **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. *pizza, buffet, 116'F corrective action voluntarily discarded
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Near ice machine
2/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic tubs stacked wet on shelf
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. liquid eggs, bakery reach in cooler, 48'F corrective action moved to another cooler
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. hand wash sink near out door Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. casserole topping bag open on dry storage shelf Corrected On Site.
9/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. metal pans stacked wet on a dish rack Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near out door Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken stored over raw beef in meat walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
6/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. metal pans stacked wet on dish rack Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. microwave in disrepair Corrected On Site. discarded no longer used
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. mandarin oranges dented on seal Corrected On Site. voluntarily discarded
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. at hand sink near ice machine
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. bourban chicken, buffet line, 108-116'F Corrected On Site.reheated to 165'F
12/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Boiler certificate not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, drink glasses stacked wet. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, wait stand. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black stains on and around ice cream dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on and around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employees food not segregated and marked, walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands, touching hair and face.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in undrained ice, chicken tenders, fish etc. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, lemon slicer, tomato chopper.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, bakery colored sprinkles.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, top of pizza table- cheese and pepperoni. Discarded and replaced. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. Items inside unit were at less than 41 debrees F.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, meat room shelves.
  • Critical - Observed thawed portions of ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water, salad shrimp. Out of temperature in walk in after thawing. Corrected On Site, placed in freezer.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, rotisserie chicken pieces on buffet. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site, replaced pieces.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours, chopped eggs. 4 hrs. 10 min. -placed in freezer to finish quick chill to 41.
  • Critical - Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures when cooling products from ambient air temperture.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Posters provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb, compactor area, hose bibb outside.
9/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back preop near in door
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. reach in cooler gaskets
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pot roast and pork bbq ribs on speed racks allowed to sit out of temperature while other items are prepared to be reheated/cooked Corrected On Site- cook reheated to 165F Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken on buffet line Corrected On Site- product reheated to 165
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ribs, beef tenders, chicken pcs
3/9/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. seasonings at cookline
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. speed rack with, red beans, chicken strips, ribs out 15 mins product being discarded or reheated to 165F before service per cook and manager - cook is using thermometer
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. at cookline
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. low boy at wok line
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. pots and pans
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. syrup bottles used for water st cookline
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. beverage station Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. near fresh veggies in dry storage
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.. *under pizza make table *dish pit near BIB syrups
9/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/10/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. walk in cooler items Repeat Violation. 1/22/10- sliced beef steak 46F, Whole turkey 44F, cubed jack cheese 42F, Ham sliced 43F, deviled egg mix 44F
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walk in cooler
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. PAN LIDS
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler/walk in freezer Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. BREAD BINS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Various coolers Repeat Violation.
1/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. walk in cooler items Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walk in cooler
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. REACH IN COOLERS
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. PAN LIDS
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler/walk in freezer Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. BREAD BINS Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. STORED IN SOAP AND WATER SOLUTION
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Various coolers Repeat Violation.
1/20/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken in tall reachin cooler/freezer
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. pork over rice and pasta Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. glass cooler at salad bar
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. meat room
  • Drain cover(s) missing. at steamers
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. tiles damaged and missing , various locations
  • Observed wall in disrepair. buffet area
  • 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. Retraining in progress- due as of 4/15/09 8 employees
7/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/3/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/10/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/9/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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