GOLDEN CORRAL

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed high temperature dish machine surface temperature 152.1F. EcoLab maintenance arrived during inspection and connected sanitizer to dish machine during inspection. Three compartment sink EcoLab SmartPower Sanitizer (7.81/1:128). Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling above cook line/kitchen area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose attached to splitter at mop sink with no vacuum breaker attached.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling vents in kitchen and prep areas.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing/ broken tiles in the following locations: prep area, dish area, and fryer station.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in soiled holster next to ice machine. Manager stored ice scoop in clean bin during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chocolate ice cream mix in ice cream since yesterday 2-9-23 cold held at 57F at 1:55pm today 2-10-23. See stop sale.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chocolate ice cream mix in ice cream since yesterday 2-9-23 cold held at 57F at 1:55pm today 2-10-23. See stop sale.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pot roast on buffet since 1pm hot held at 125F at 1:40pm. Observed employee discard pot roast. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed fire extinguisher stored next to dry seasoning in dry storage area. Observed manager remove extinguisher from next to food. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly in ware washing area. Observed drain repaired. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water leaking from drain from handwash sink in back of of kitchen near ware washing area. Observed manager place bucket underneath to catch water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the left ice machine in kitchen.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut cabbage in walk in cooler cooler uncovered.

High Priority - 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. Observed cream based desserts and bulk turkey that were out in room temperature since 12pm with no time mark. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked carrots on buffet since 12pm hot held at 129F at 2pm. Observed cook manager place carrots in oven. Re-temped at 2:15pm: carrots 167F. Observed cooked vegetables in hot box that were affected by frozen sausage placed underneath it at 2:10pm hot held at 129F. Observed manager place vegetables in stove. Re-temped at 2:40pm: vegetables 165F. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table in cold bar area. Observed employee remove beverage from table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed leak underneath hand wash sink in salad bar area.