GOLDEN RULE SEAFOOD

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed 2 ice machines by the fish department. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine by the fish department. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn by the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn by the walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at door by the ice machines . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at door by the ice machines . Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the fish department. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the fish department. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of the ice machine. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Observed ice scoop on top of the ice machine. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at preparation area at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Observed at preparation area at kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust at the walk in cooler by the fish department. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Observed shelves with rust at the walk in cooler by the fish department. Time Extended

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed mango slow salad dated 12/09 on shelf at walk in cooler. Employee discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed tuna inside ROP bag at walk in cooler.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Also observed Oyster (46 F - Cold Holding) inside cold holding unit at front counter. As per operator for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Egg Wash (51F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Operator placed with ice to cool it down properly. Also observed Crab (51F - Cold Holding); Crab (46F - Cold Holding) inside cold holding unit at front counter. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator removed it and stored inside walk in cooler to cool it down properly. Also observed Oyster (46 F - Cold Holding) inside cold holding unit at front counter. As per operator for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to reach in cooler outside of walk in cooler at kitchen area.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at preparation table at kitchen next to walk in cooler.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 ceiling tile missing in front of ice machine at preparation area. Also observed missing tile above beer walk in cooler.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed tuna inside ROP bag at walk in cooler.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food items stored next to establishment food inside walk in freezer at fish preparation area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn inside reach in cooler at cook line area.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door at preparation area.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed all around kitchen area.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled with food debris. Employee clean floor during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed next to the wall at walk in freezer. Also observed inside chest freezer at cook line area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler outside of walk in cooler. Operator cleaned it during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelf rusty next to dishwasher machine at kitchen area.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler outside of walk in cooler. Also observed standing water inside reach in cooler at cook line area.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at preparation area at kitchen area.

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed 3 clean plastic containers broken on shelf next to dishwasher machine at kitchen area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed panko bread container with not labeled on it. Operator labeled it during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing multi surface cleaner with no label at the chemical storage area. Operator labeled immediately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used as a scoop inside bin of seafood mix at the reach in cooler located across the cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent located at the main cook line soiled.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs on oven door handle at the cook line. Operator removed Immediately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed hood filters located at the cook line soiled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal cups stored inside HWS by entrance of kitchen.

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets inside reach in cooler by walk in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed by dishwasher reach in cooler area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb connection with splitter and not vacuum breaker installed under preparation sink.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk-in cooler handle soiled,Also hot box handle.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at front walk in cooler freezer entrance.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area over soup station.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable at preparation area, cooking line.

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scooper handle inside ceviche container at walk in cooler. Operator voluntarily discarded the ceviche. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at units at preparation area.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table next to walk in cooler entrance and all throughout kitchen area.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the prep table next to the fryers cooked rice (60 F - Cold Holding), as per cook for less than 1 hour. Employee placed food in the reach in cooler to rapidly cool. Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw fish not removed from packaged in the walk in cooler, as per manager just brought out less than 2 hours ago. Employee removed all fish from package on site. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled at cook line.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled, observed bottom part of most preparation tables soiled with old food and grease accumulated, observed food container exterior soiled stored under preparation table next to the walk in cooler, observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler floor coming off, disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall between ice machine heavy soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled, reach in cooler located in front of the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Reach in cooler located in front of the walk in cooler still has old food debris accumulation. Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fish (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw fish (49F - Cold Holding). As per the manager the items were placed on line less than an hour ago. The manager moved them to the walk in freezer for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to the door.

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage.

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on the prep cooler for salads. Also observed in the rice at the steam table. The manager removed the items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the dry storage area and next to the employee restroom.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water stains and cracks in the ice machine area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above the ice machine.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on the prep coolers in the cook line area.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall behind the mop sink.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs on the oven door. The manager moved the tongs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the handle in the flour. The manager moved the handle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a large container with tortillas and another with sugar. The manager labeled the containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets at front counter.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Market and kitchen.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 tiles missing above ice machines seafood market. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-03: Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 tiles missing above ice machines seafood market. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulated grease on tiles above kitchen area, also accumulated dust on equipment attached to ceiling to display orders. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-03: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulated grease on tiles above kitchen area, also accumulated dust on equipment attached to ceiling to display orders. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooling unit in disrepair at seafood market, no item stored inside. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-03: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooling unit in disrepair at seafood market, no item stored inside. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-03: Basic - Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. Time Extended