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NameGOLDEN BAKERY
Address3145 N SHARON AMITY RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/20/2023
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
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-703.11 After cleaning, equipment, food contact surfaces, and utensils shall be sanitized using an approved method. - P - Observed employee wash and rinse a knife and a cutting board for use without sanitizing items. - CDI - Education provided. Employee properly sanitized items. 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 .
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 - Observed various TCS items holding above 41F in reach-in cooler (see temperature chart). - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded all TCS items that had been holding above 41F for more than 4 hours and moved all other items to other refrigeration units. PIC unplugged RIC to allow unit to defrost due to ice buildup within unit. Follow up visit required to ensure unit is functional for long term compliance. 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 .
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 - Observed raw ground beef stored in a covered, large, deep, metal bowl cooling at an insufficient rate of .02F/min in the reach-in cooler. Do not cover items while actively cooling and use shallow pans. EHS strongly recommends designating space in the reach-in freezer for cooling purposes due to lack of walk-in cooler or blast chiller in facility. - CDI - PIC moved raw ground beef to reach-in freezer to quickly cool. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. - REPEAT - Observed sliding door at front of facility left open. Keep door closed when not in use to protect against pest entry and harborage. - *NOTE: No point deduction due to absence of pests/insects in facility. Point deduction will occur at next routine inspection if issue persists.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. - Observed damaged wooden trays used to transfer pizzas from prep surfaces to the oven. Replace or repair. Ensure wooden surfaces are sealed if used.
55 1 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. - REPEAT - Observed damaged floor tiles throughout facility. Repair all damaged areas.