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NameGOLDEN GATE EXPRESS
Address5708 N SHARON AMITY RD
SUITE J
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28215
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/15/2024
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General CommentsFacility WIC is not operating and they have installed a second glass-front 1 door reach in cooler. EHS observed both cold holding and cooling violations today. Facility has also purchased a lowboy cooler for their shelled eggs. EHS advised facility that the permits states that they shall not add equipment without obtaining approval from the Health Department. PLEASE NOTE: All noncompliant items noted on the transitional permit must be completed before 12/11/24. Facility’s transitional permit expires on 12/11/24.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed green onions above washed and prepped produce in the new glass-front reach in cooler. CDI PIC moved onions. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
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. Observed cooked noodles cooling since yesterday in the reach in cooler at 43F. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded. For more information please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Observed seasoned chicken wings and chicken breast that was prepped yesterday cooling in the reach in cooler above 41F. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded. For more information, please visit: www.meckncgov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU .
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 2 tubs of raw seasoned chicken wings at 50F and 1 tub of raw chicken breast at 48F in the older glass-front reach in cooler. PIC stated that these were prepped yesterday. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No 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 seasoned chicken wings, prepped chicken breast, and cooked noodles cooling since yesterday in the reach in cooler above 41F. CDI EHS educated PIC on quick cooling methods and PIC voluntarily discarded 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 . 4-301.11 Provide equipment in number and capacity so that cooling, heating, and holding temperatures are achieved. -Pf Observed facility Walk in Cooler not operating. Facility has purchased a glass-front 1 door reach in cooler to use. EHS observed both cold holding and cooling violations today. Facility does not have enough equipment capacity to achieve proper cooling. If the WIC is not repaired or replaced facility will have to discontinue cooling. VR needed 11/25/24
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed Walk in Cooler not operating. PIC stated that the WIC has been broken for a week and that they were told it cannot be repaired. EHS advised that the permit was issued with a WIC and it must be repaired or replaced. 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 facility reusing open cans for food storage. REPEAT
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. Observed wall near glass-front reach in and near the back door damaged.