Select your filters and click the Search button to search for data, or click Clear to clear all filters
 
Logo Main Menu
Mecklenburg County Health Dept
Public Health Inspections
Select your filters and click the Search button to search for data, or click Clear to clear all filters
 
  
 

Premises Information

Return to Inspections
NameGOLDEN CORRAL
Address11025 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/24/2024
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed all TCS foods in WIC being held at an ambient air temp of 50F. Also observed containers of pico de gallo, American cheese and seafood cake mix being held above 41F in RIC at buffet. See temp chart. Facility has an additional WIC that can be utilized until prep WIC is repaired. REPEAT. VERIFICATION REQUIRED within 3 days to ensure WIC is maintaining foods at 41F or below. EHS and PIC have agreed to implement a Risk Control Plan for cold holding.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed numerous flies throughout kitchen and dining room. Contact pest control provider to address fly issue.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes Yes No 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed a spoon being stored in a container of chopped boiled eggs in which handle for spoon was resting in eggs. CDI: PIC removed spoon. REPEAT
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed loose handle and rusted out paneling around handle of meat WIC. Repair paneling and handle. Also observed a leak from ceiling in prep area near WIC. PIC stated leak is from AC condensation drip pan and service technician was onsite this morning to flush pan out which caused the water to leak from ceiling. Leak was not directly over a food prep area. REPEAT.