Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, 880 Palm Bay Rd Ne, Palm Bay, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 880 Palm Bay Rd Ne, Palm Bay, FL 32905
License #: 1505109
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 10/08/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink- including tower dispenser, hand soap dispenser.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing located by the meat room.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable- observed in meat room cracks in board.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner- bowl stacker metal is chipping
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor- observed chocolate build-up on floor.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken-
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease- heavy
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment- sewer like gas smells near walk-in cooler at rear of kitchen.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored- sleeve of cups on floor by check out area.
  • Basic - Walk-in and reach-in cooler gaskets torn/in disrepair.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface- observed syrup build- up in container.
10/08/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance.- throughout kitchen
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. - meat cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.- throughout
  • Basic - Hole in wall.- under fry station hand sink
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.- bakery hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Light shield by freezer door with accumulated debris
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.- pizza cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.- under table
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.- melted butter 127°f, reheated to 179°f, Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.- bakery hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.- shrimp salad and deviled eggs **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade push arm soiled with old food debris.
08/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - /faucet handle on cold side missing. Cook line
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Along walk in coolers
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bowls at salad prep station
  • Basic - Fan covers in walk-in coolers has accumulation of dust/debris. Meat room
  • Basic - Food storage containers/container lids cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.hand sink on cook line
  • Basic - Meat cooler curtains badly torn
  • Basic - Meat room door frame badly rusted causing wall damage.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler heavily shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in meat room area.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.meat room and through out facility.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Under hand sink for red hose on cook line and in dish room
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on dough press roll cutter
  • Intermediate - Alto sham heavily encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Kitchen by rack of cans
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.pizza make cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit.front line, cashier station **Repeat Violation**
5/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface./ on the air curtains in the meat walk in cooler **Warning**/ still needs cleaning
11/22/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface./ on the air curtains in the meat walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has heavy cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior of ice machine with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Heavy Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall heavily soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ the ice cream mix in the machine was at 55 degrees' manager discarded mix and had machine sanitize **Warning**
  • 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. . / diced ham,shrimp On buffet establishment utilizes time no time mark on product employee can' t establish how long there manager discarded **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds / employee putting food on buffet just finished reheat I temp it wasn't at the proper parameter re- educated had reheat to proper 165 degrees f **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above./ bread pudding manager discarded, the clam chowder manager reheated to 165 degrees f **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) heavily, heavily stained/soiled./pizza line **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit./at 73 degrees f/ server station by rest room re temp at 100 degrees f **Warning** **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice cream machine not 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Moderate Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles./ drink machine by the restroom **Warning**
11/20/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A)- old labels on clean containers
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance./ through out kitchen
  • Basic - Cutting board has heavy cut marks and is no longer cleanable./ pizza area
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./ cambros in salad area/ gm having cambros redone in the boiled water
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken./ several broken through out
  • Basic - Heavy Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers./ meat cooler
  • Basic - Moderately Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser.
  • Basic - Wall moderately soiled with accumulated grease./ kitchen
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./ several areas
  • High Priority - Water supply does not meet the requirements of a public water supply./ wasn't aware of the boil water gave the information and gm is taking the steps **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food container containing toxic substance not labeled./ under small stove
7/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.moderate build up
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving.in the dessert area kitchen along the walls. And under equipment
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. In the meat room
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor.on the floor and walls at the fry station.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in prep area of the salad side aslo the dish room
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.pastry reach in cooler, moderate build up
4/3/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.an employee lunch box was on the ice machine
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. On one of the cooks
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.cases of meat in the meat walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment.in the front salad bar prep area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.heavy build up under the 3 bay sink **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.cooked fish at 124? reheated to 165? **Corrected On-Site**
2/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/31/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.the trash compactor is leaking heavily on to the ground and into the parking lot
  • Observed open dumpster lid.cardboard recycling
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.potatoe salad portioned above cold hold Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.raw chicken in lexans is stored aove raw portioned beef in the meat walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area. 15 plus small flies are observed along the buffet line This violation must be corrected by : 7/31/2012.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.cold side shrimp,chicken,ham,potatoe salad, hot side fried phf This violation must be corrected by : 7-31-2012.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.fried fish,chicken,shrimp,veggies at117 or below This violation must be corrected by : 7/31/2012.
7/30/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions./paper towel machine jammed at 2 areas cooks line and pastry Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces.front line hoods For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of moderate slime on juice dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./pastry area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed plastic lids cracked broken
  • Observed trash compactor rusted with a hole in the side and heavily soiled
  • Critical - Observed trouble/alarm light lighted on fire alarm control panel. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall in disrepair./several tiles broken off wall in mop sink area
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above./meatloaf h.h after 30 minutes temperature range 130-153 degrees f recommended rapid reheat to 165 degrees /educated on temping different parts of meatlof to ensure even temperature distributef had reheat to 165 degreesf Corrected On Site.
1/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried./cambo's/cups
  • Critical - Observed a couple live flies in kitchen,dinning area
  • Observed cutting boards heavily grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans./2 cans peaches management discarded Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water./dishmachine area Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice machine plastic door cracked/machine rusted Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture./dishmachine
  • Observed moderate build-up of grease shelving kitchen area
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./em-loyee stated fish out for 15 minutes at 74 degrees f recommended rapid chill Corrected On Site.ice bath
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature./fish Corrected On Site.
  • Observed several cracked/chipped cambo containers and lids
  • Critical - Observed trouble/alarm light lighted on fire alarm control panel./ADT TAKING CARE OF For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed wall moderately soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
7/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.in cheese Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed auto sham heavily encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed door cracked on ice machine
  • Critical - Observed employee pick cup off floor place dish in dish pit grab clean tray of cups with out washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.dish area
  • Observed heavy sludge on ground around trash compacter
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.hand sink in dish area
  • Observed wall heavily soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in meat room
  • Observed yellow cutting board in meat room moderatly grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.chicken 107,green beans 97F.recommend to reheat to 165F. Corrected On Site.placed in steamer for reheating rechecked all reheating items,above 165F
5/19/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.0ppm MUST SANITIZE DISHES IN 3 BAY SINK Corrected On Site.100ppm
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.bakers handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.dishes in hand sink at cahier station.
  • Critical - Observed 25 tomatoes with mold-like growth.salad display area
  • Observed door on ice machine cracked.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.cooked chicken quarters and cooked roadts coolin in the walkin cooler in deep pans covered
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.through out kitchens
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-infreezer moderatly soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.dish area
  • Observed moderate build-up of food debris on shelves at buffett area's
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.by meat room
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Corrected On Site.operator discarded
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in salad bar area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in prep area
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.when handling soiled dishes and touching clean. Repeat Violation.
2/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.baked potatoes hot holding at 131F and 119F at the buffett Corrected On Site.recommend to reheat to 165F Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.chicken,beef and hot dogs sliders not hot holing at 135F.found at 108,111,110.recommend to reheat to 165F. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.prepnarea thermometer is off 2 degrees Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.cook line thermometer off 4 degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.handling soiled dishes than touching clean without changing gloves and washing hands
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.DISHWASHER NOT washing hands after handling dirty dishes. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed prep employee' engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands before appling new gloves.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.dipped gloved hands into sanitizer than handled clean.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on top of dishmachine
  • Observed sliding door on ice machine cracked Repeat Violation.
  • Observed heavy build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on shelves along buffet area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.baker RIC
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.metal pans
  • ice buckets not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Observed several live flies at buffett
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.through out area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in prep sink at main prep area Repeat Violation.
9/2/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans./green beans-6 lbs
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above./bourbon chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above./fried chicken meatloaf Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination./dessert on buffet/not under guard properly
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./salt for softner in hot water heater room Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair./top door of ice dispensing machine cracked
  • Critical. Observed moderate soil buildup inside ice bin./east side waite station ice machine
  • Observed build-up of encrusted grease/food debris around the outer part of the dough press
  • Observed residue/dust build-up in the vents in the ice cream machine
  • Observed build-up of food debris/grease shelving buffet area
  • Observed interior of the cooler door build up moderate food debris
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored./under paper towel dispenser-splash zone
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried./cups in waite station Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture./dump sink pipe
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./storing utensils
  • Observed heavy grease on the ground and/or pad around compactor
  • Observed compactor with a heavy noxious ordor
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floor./under shelving back storage area
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water./several areas
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in buffet prep area
  • Observed wall heavyily soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
5/25/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/26/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.dipped hands in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed 4 holes in the bottom of ice bucket
  • Observed cutting board badly grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.pizza make cooler
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.large plastic pans found badly cracked and chipped
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.heavily rusted and chipping paint
  • Shelves not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.where clean pans are stored is heavily rusted
  • Observed pizza make cooler gasket badly torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed moderate build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on dry storage racks in hall way
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.red cups at the west end waitstaff area
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.large plastic bins
  • Observed floor and wall junctures tile coved broken.
  • Observed several broken tiles in front of steamers
  • Observed moderate grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor.
  • Observed moderate food debris accumulated on floor in dessert station.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.under mixer at the dessert station
  • Observed wall in the meat cooler chipping paint
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.dry storage area
3/18/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans./2 dented cans Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above./sausage patties recommended rapidly reheat to 165 degrees f Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature./raw beef in prep room 38 degrees f Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./meat area Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed heavy buildup of slime on ice cream dispensing nozzles
  • Critical. Observed waffle iron in storage soiled
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface./by 3 compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed moderate grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water./dishmachine area
  • Observed wall mildly soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed ceiling ght shields soiled with accumulated dust/dead insects
10/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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