Golden China Asian Cuisine, 33820 Old Valley Pike #5, Strasburg, VA 22657 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Golden China Asian Cuisine
Address: 33820 Old Valley Pike #5, Strasburg, VA 22657
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 540 465-1388
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 03/16/2016

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  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination.
    Correction: Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by the following: (a) Using separate equipment for each type. (b) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. (c) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas.
  • Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
    Observation: Facility does not have labeled on items that have been removed from the original packaging (sauces and spices at the woks
    Correction: Label containers of items that have been removed from the original packaging with the common name of the food in English and the native language of the employees. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
  • Critical: Food Contact with Equipment and Utensils* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed chopped vegetables (such as broccoli) stored in cardboard boxes that originally held raw chicken.
    Correction: Food should only contact surfaces of equipment and utensils that have been properly cleaned and sanitized or signle service and single use articles designed for food contact.
  • Linens and Napkins - Use Limitation (corrected on site)
    Observation: Linens in contact with food. Linens used to cover prepared vegetables in the walk-in cooler.
    Correction: Cease use of linens or napkins with food unless they are used to line a container for the service of foods. Linens and napkins must be replaced each time the container is refilled for a new customer.
  • Cooling Methods (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed foods in the cooling process that tightly covered (condensation present) and in thick portions.
    Correction: Arrange the food containers in the refrigeration equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls. Loosely cover or uncover the food if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. Cool foods by the following methods: 1. Placing food in shallow pans 2. Separating food into smaller thinner portions 3. Using rapid chill cooling equipment 4. Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath 5. Using containers that facilitate heat transfer 6. Adding ice as an ingredient 7. Any other method that can effectively accomplish cooling.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in the refrigeration unit were not properly dated for disposition. The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed foods in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
    Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. Mark a "consume by" date on commercially processed RTE foods at the time the original container is opened. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
  • Temperature - Food Temperature Measuring Devices - Provided (repeated violation)
    Observation: The Person in Charge could not produce an appropriate food temperature measuring device to verify cooking temperatures of thin foods such as meat patties or fish filets.
    Correction: A temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods such as meat patties and fish filets.
  • Toilet Room Receptacle Covered
    Observation: There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
    Correction: Install a covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
03/16/2016Routine
Facility has a buffet from 11am-2:30pm for lunch and a buffet from 5-8pm for dinner.
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed raw animal foods stored in the refrigerated preparation table in a manner that counld cause cross contamination with ready-to-eat foods (raw chicken, shrimp, and beef were stored further to the back of the unit with cooked pasta and vegetables closer to the employee).
    Correction: Rearrange the foods to ensure that items with the highest cook temperatures are located so that they cannot contaminate items with lower or no required cook temperatures.
  • Cooling Methods (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed items cooling that were covered and in deep portions.
    Correction: Arrange the food containers in the refrigeration equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls. Loosely cover or uncover the food if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. Cool foods by the following methods: 1. Placing food in shallow pans 2. Separating food into smaller thinner portions 3. Using rapid chill cooling equipment 4. Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath 5. Using containers that facilitate heat transfer 6. Adding ice as an ingredient 7. Any other method that can effectively accomplish cooling.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed no datemarking on time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods.
    Correction: All prepared time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods held over 24 hours should be labeled to ensure that the foods are used or discarded within 7 days of preparation. Date of preparation should count as day 1.
  • Food - Food Labels
    Observation: Facility does not have labeled on items that have been removed from the original packaging (sauces and spices at the woks, large rolling bins of powders)
    Correction: Label containers of items that have been removed from the original packaging with the common name of the food in English and the native language of the employees.
  • Temperature - Food Temperature Measuring Devices - Provided
    Observation: Facility does not have a small diameter probe food thermometer for checking the temperature of thin foods.
    Correction: Obtain a small diameter probe food thermometer.
  • Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
    Observation: There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chlorine chemical sanitizing solutions.
    Correction: Obtain a chlorine test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the slicer has accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site)
    Observation: No papertowels were observed at the handwashing sink in the kitchen.
    Correction: Ensure that appropriate hand drying provisions (such as disposable papertowels) are available at the handwashing sink at all times.
09/10/2015Routine
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
    Correction: Separate raw foods of animal origin during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including foods such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
09/30/2014Risk Factor
A copy of the written procedure for the buffet is needed at this location. (same as Front Royal location).
Discussed cooling of foods. Demonstrated some proper techniques for cooling the fried rice. Hand out on proper cooling practices to be provided.

  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
    Correction: Separate raw foods of animal origin during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site)
    Observation: Ice cream scoop observed stored in room temperature water.
    Correction: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F.
  • Cooling Methods (corrected on site)
    Observation: The methods used for cooling were not adequate.
    Correction: Cool foods by the following methods: 1. Placing food in shallow pans 2. Separating food into smaller thinner portions 3. Using rapid chill cooling equipment 4. Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath 5. Using containers that facilitate heat transfer 6. Adding ice as an ingredient 7. Any other method that can effectively accomplish cooling.
    Arrange the food containers in the refrigeration equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls.Uncover the food if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.
  • Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Before Use After Cleaning* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Dishmachine had a sanitizer concentration of 0ppm during inspection.
    Correction: After cleaning and rinsing of the food-contact surface, the surface shall be effectively sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use. Note: Dishmachine was primed during inspection and concentration then read 100ppm.
  • Outer Openings - Protected
    Observation: The back screendoor was not sealed effectively.
    Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings, 2. Closed, tight fitting windows, and 3. Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
08/26/2013Routine
Fire Suppression and Extinguishers last serviced April 2011 / Exhaust hood last serviced April 2011.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Product stored Beverage-Air Cooler cold holding at improper temperatures
    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking*
    Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) Egg Rolls and Sweet/Sour Chicken in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
    Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
02/13/2012Routine

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