Golden Corral (01-2221), 2177 Upton Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Golden Corral (01-2221)
Address: 2177 Upton Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 757 563-9020
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 03/28/2016

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Observations discussed with manager. Overall, restaurant is in good sanitary condition.
  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site)
    Observation: Ice dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
    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.
  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site)
    Observation: In-use utensils in dipper well without water running.
    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.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The base & adjacent joints of the three compartment sink's faucets have 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.
  • Backflow Prevention Device, Design Standard (repeated violation)
    Observation: The backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on the mop sink is not identified as meeting standards set by the American Society of Sanitary Engineering.
    Correction: Provide the approved backflow or backsiphonage device for the specific application and type of device to prevent contamination of the drinking water system.
  • Critical: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Backflow or backsiphonage prevention device not available on threaded faucet as required by law.
    Correction: Provide a backflow or backsiphonage prevention device on all threaded faucets.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Floor below the cookline is noted in need of cleaning. A ceiling vent in the men's restroom is in need of cleaning.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
03/28/2016Routine
Violations discussed for correction. Walk-in refrigerator air temperature was elevated due to condenser fans being turned off while delivery was made.
  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: In-use utensils improperly stored between use.
    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.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Temperature controlled foods in walk-in refrigerator cold holding at improper temperatures.
    Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: cookline equipment.
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Backflow Prevention Device, Design Standard
    Observation: The backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on the mop sink is not identified as meeting standards set by the American Society of Sanitary Engineering.
    Correction: Provide the approved backflow or backsiphonage device for the specific application and type of device to prevent contamination of the drinking water system. (double check valve for hose under pressure)
  • Critical: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Backflow or backsiphonage prevention device not available on threaded faucet as required by law.
    Correction: Provide a backflow or backsiphonage prevention device on all threaded faucets.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Floor and wall under and near cooking equipment noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
09/14/2015Routine
Observations discussed with PIC. Leaky sink faucet will be repaired next week.
  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site)
    Observation: Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses (dipper well water not running).
    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.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (repeated violation)
    Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: sides of fryer and equipment/wall/floor in grill area.
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
06/22/2015Routine
Critical violations discussed and corrected during inspection.
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
    Observation: Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination (uncovered pitchers).
    Correction: Store food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination to prevent contamination.
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: knife.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: Floor tiles in dish washing area not maintained in good repair (cracked/missing tiles).
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
  • Pests - Controlling Pests* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Harborage conditions exist (flies evident in food prep area/salad bar).
    Correction: Eliminate harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.
03/24/2015Routine
Critical violations discussed and corrected during inspection. Permit issued.
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
    Observation: Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination. Uncovered foods stored in freezer.
    Correction: Store food where it is not exposed to splash or install an approved durable, and cleanable barrier between the splash source and the food to prevent contamination.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Hamburgers hot holding at improper temperatures.
    Correction: Rapidly reheat the food to 165°F and maintain at 135°F or above through the hot holding period.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Sliced tomatoes cold holding at improper temperatures
    Correction: Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: fryer, sides of equipment in grill area
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
    Observation: Leaky sink faucet in kitchen area in poor repair.
    Correction: Repair and maintain all plumbing components ans fixtures.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: Floor tiles in kitchen are not maintained in good repair
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Floor in the meat refrigeration room, meat racks, kitchen hoods, back storage area are noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
  • Pests - Controlling Pests* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Harborage conditions exist: fruit flies present in grill and buffet area.
    Correction: Eliminate harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.
12/30/2014Routine
Observations discussed for correction.
  • Jewelry - Prohibition
    Observation: Employees wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
    Correction: Ensure employees are not wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. This section does not apply to a plain ring such as a wedding band.
  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage
    Observation: Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
    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.
  • Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage
    Observation: In-use utensils improperly stored between use.
    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.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices (repeated violation)
    Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in several refrigerators.
    Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
  • Warewashing - Loading of Soiled Items, Warewashing Machines
    Observation: Soiled items were observed loaded into the warewashing machine improperly.
    Correction: Load items into racks, trays or baskets in a position that exposes all surfaces to an unobstructed spray and allows for drainage.
  • Backflow Prevention Device, Design Standard (repeated violation)
    Observation: The backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on the faucet with the sprayer hose attached is not identified as meeting standards set by the American Society of Sanitary Engineering.
    Correction: Provide the approved backflow or backsiphonage device for the specific application and type of device to prevent contamination of the drinking water system.
09/19/2014Routine
Restaurant in good sanitary condition!
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination. Jello not covered in walk-in refrigerator.
    Correction: Store food where it is not exposed to splash or install an approved durable, and cleanable barrier between the splash source and the food to prevent contamination.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices (repeated violation)
    Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the hot holding cabinet.
    Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surfaces of the walk-in shelving and top of dishmachine have 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.
  • Backflow Prevention Device, Design Standard (repeated violation)
    Observation: The backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on the threaded faucet with sprayer hose attached is not identified as meeting standards set by the American Society of Sanitary Engineering.
    Correction: Provide the approved backflow or backsiphonage device for the specific application and type of device to prevent contamination of the drinking water system. (double check valve with atmospheric vent)
  • Pests - Controlling Pests*
    Observation: Harborage conditions exist. Flies evident in kitchen.
    Correction: Eliminate harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.
07/09/2014Routine
Restaurant in very good sanitary condition!
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
    Observation: Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination. Uncovered food in walk-in freezer and in bakery walk-in refrigerator.
    Correction: Store food where it is not exposed to splash or install an approved durable, and cleanable barrier between the splash source and the food to prevent contamination.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices (corrected on site)
    Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the hot holding cabinet.
    Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
  • Backflow Prevention Device, Design Standard
    Observation: The backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on the mop sink is not identified as meeting standards set by the American Society of Sanitary Engineering.
    Correction: Provide the approved backflow or backsiphonage device for the specific application and type of device to prevent contamination of the drinking water system. Provide double check valve with atmospheric vent where hose under pressure is attached.
03/25/2014Routine
Discussed a detailed cleaning schedule for equipment/drains/floors,walls in all areas of food preparation areas. Food safety evaluation should emphasize active managerial control for time/temperature control for safety of food products. Demonstration of handwashing by all staffing.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: Potato peeler band inside of machine
    Correction: gaskets on hot holding cabinets was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • Refuse - Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures
    Observation: Trash and litter were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility. (Equipment being stored outside facility creating harborage conidtions)
    Correction: The refuse container storage area and grounds adjacent to the container are to be maintained clean and sanitary.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: Floors/walls under eqiupment
    Correction: floor drains in the food preparation areas noted in need of cleaning.
11/08/2013Routine
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: Door to Chicken Cooler was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
    Correction: Repair the door to chicken cooler to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the door to chicken cooler, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
  • Equipment - Cutting Surfaces
    Observation: The cutting board(s) along thoughout the kitchen are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
    Correction: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
  • Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Cleanability (repeated violation)
    Observation: Floor throughout facility in need of deep cleaning.
    Correction: Clean and maintain floor in a clean condition.
07/30/2013Routine
Discussed observations with PIC
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
    Observation: Items on Floor in Veggie Cooler, Chicken Cooler, andf Freezer, Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices
    Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the Line Refrigerator holding Pasta
    Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: Door Handle on Chicken Cooler Walkin was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
    Correction: Repair the door handle to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the door handle, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Floors throughout Kitchen in need of cleaning
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
  • Ventilation Systems - Cleaning Ventilation Systems - Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition
    Observation: Exhaust air ducts area above Dish Machine is not being cleaned
    Correction: Clean exhaust air duct area above Dish Machine
04/04/2013Routine
Discussed observations with PIC. Left Employee illness sheets and sign sheet.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces:Chicken Cooler
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
  • Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Cleanability
    Observation: Floors throughout facility in need of DEEP CLEANING.
    Correction: Clean floors.
12/03/2012Routine

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