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NameGOLDEN CORRAL & GRILL
Address7701 N TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/29/2022
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General CommentsPIC William Hodge was present during the inspection with an approved food protection managers course certification to expire on 10/8/23.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety -REPEAT- Observed one box unwashed produce over prep RTE foods. CDI- PIC was able to correct the storage order since no physical cross contamination was observed. NOTE: Point deduction remains the same since violation is noted to be an improvement from last inspection. However, violation noted on next inspection point deduction will occur.
19 0 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding Yes No No 3-403.11 (B),(D) TCS food reheated in a microwave shall be reheated so that all parts of the food reach a temperature of 165 F within 2 hours and the food is rotated or stirred, covered, and allowed to stand covered for 2 minutes after reheating if food is to be hot held until service. -P- Observed one container of pulled pork reheated to 125F and placed on hot bar. CDI- PIC had employee reheat item to at least 165F.
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU. - Observed sweet potatoes, potato salad, chicken, sweet potatoes, ham, ribs, pot roast, cooked vegs, chicken on bone, potato skins and chicken legs all leftover from the night before above 41F. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the items.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 omelet station TCS foods above 41F. Observed cooked mushrooms, shredded cheese, white cheese, and sausage above 41F. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the item.
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs. - Observed all food from leftover speed rack dated for 4/25. PIC stated all items were from las tonight. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the items.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15  Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring.  Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU. - Observed items left over night not meet proper cooling parameters according to PIC. Observed items wrapped tightly. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the items.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. -REPEAT- Observed small drain flies near dry storage and clean drying rack near dish machine. NOTE: Point deduction has remained the same since EHS has noted an improvement from last inspection.
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness No Yes No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. -REPEAT- Observed employees preparing RTE foods while wearing watches and bracelets on the wrist during the inspection.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. -REPEAT- Observed several stacks of plastic containers, plates, and metal pans stacked together wet. CDI- PIC had employees re-wash and re stack items. NOTE: Improvement has been noted since last inspection point deduction has remained the same.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11 (B) Food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. 4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. -REPEAT- Observed cooking equipment and shelving throughout the facility in need of cleaning due to grease and food residue.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. - Observed pipes under dish machine leaking when water is ran.
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. - REPEAT- Observed litter and non functioning equipment around outside dumpster in need of cleaning up. PIC stated items would be removed by owner within a week time. EHS is leaving item at half point deduction.