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NameGOLDEN CORRAL & GRILL
Address7701 N TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/17/2023
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P- Observed an employee preparing raw shell eggs. PIC told employee to discard gloves. However employee prepared RTE eggs prior to changing gloves and washing hands. CDI- PIC educated employee and EHS observed proper glove change and hand washing after education was provided.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. - Observed several spoons and bowls throughout the facility stored clean according to PIC with food debris left on them. CDI- PIC moved all items to the dish machine area to be properly cleaned prior to next use. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
38 1 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 flies throughout the facility. NOTE: an improvement has been noted since last inspection. However if the violation is noted on the next inspection point deduction will increase.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf- Observed one dented can stored with wholesome cans. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the item.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. - Observed several employees preparing foods while wearing watches and bracelets.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. -REPEAT- EHS observed cutting boards in need of replacing or resurfacing due to deep cuts and grooves. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - REPEAT- Observed a few rusting shelving throughout the facility holding foods and other food contact surfaces.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. 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 floor grout absent, however being replaced. Observed tile throughout the facility in need of replacement do to chips and cracks.