GOLD CHICKEN GOLD

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked red beans at reach-in freezer at kitchen area. Not commercially packaged. Coached manager on correct procedure. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at front kitchen area with plastic container inside. Container was removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ac vents soiled at kitchen area.

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-in cooler across front cook line.

Basic - Observed grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed peeled plantains not covered at reach-in cooler next to mop sink area.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster located at rear of business missing lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Observed dumpster located at rear of business missing lid. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler located across from kitchen cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler located across from kitchen cookline. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed a container of raw chicken on top a box of plantains inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee removed the container of raw chicken stored on top the box of plantains. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed a spoon/utensils stored inside a container of cooked white rice inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Manager removed spoon stored inside rice container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located at cooler unit next to prep cooler at front prep area.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at women's and men's restroom used by food employees and customers. Printed employee must wash hands signs and provided to Operator. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Manager inverted utensils. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs over sauces in the reach in cooler.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a large plastic container in the sink.

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn across from the fryer.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of cooking oil on the floor. The manager removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. The manager removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed three knives between the triple sink and the wall. The manager removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from the fryer.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at the mop sink.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic containers not labeled.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board at the preparation reach in cooler.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed throughout the kitchen.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above the upright refrigerator in the kitchen.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole under the triple sink.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in the reach in cooler in front of the fryer.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the reach in cooler in front of the fryer.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed above the upright refrigerator in the kitchen.