GOLDEN CORRAL

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found At salad prep area, 3 small flying insects on wall near hand wash sink. At dry storage area, 2 small flying insects landing on rack. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Observed 3 small flying insects in meat prep room. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At kitchen reach in cooler, Raw chicken stored over cooked fish. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: At kitchen reach in cooler, Raw chicken stored above raw fish. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dining area, ceiling tiles soiled with dust and mold like substance. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Same. Ceiling tiles soiled with dust and mold like substance. Operator stated restaurant is undergoing renovations. Time Extended

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At kitchen dry storage, dented can of pizza sauce. Operator discarded. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found At salad prep area, 3 small flying insects on wall near hand wash sink. At dry storage area, 2 small flying insects landing on rack.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At kitchen reach in cooler, Raw chicken stored over cooked fish. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dining area, ceiling tiles soiled with dust and mold like substance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At kitchen, employee cell phone stored over prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found At back meat prep room by meat walk in cooler- two small flying insects landing in shelved above prep counter At dry storage hallway in kitchen area- approximately 1 small flying insects landing on box of food. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler - raw shell eggs stored over cooked eggs - operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At dessert station - chocolate ice cream 60F- cold holding, vanilla ice dream 60-63F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight - see stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At walk in cooler- Cooked pork ribs 45-47F at 10:40( cooling overnight ), cooked roast beef 45-47F at 10:40( cooling overnight )- food covered and stacked in metal containers- at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 41F within 4 hours- see stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At dessert station - chocolate ice cream 60F- cold holding, vanilla ice dream 60-63F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight - see stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At walk in cooler- Cooked pork ribs 45-47F at 10:40( cooling overnight ), cooked roast beef 45-47F at 10:40( cooling overnight )- food covered and stacked in metal containers- at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 41F within 4 hours- see stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At walk in cooler- 4 dented cans of pineapple- see stop sale.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 1 small flying insect by meat prep area/ walk in cooler landing on shelves above prep table. Approximately 1 small flying insect by dry storage in kitchen. Approximately 1 small flying insect in women's bathroom. Approximately 1 small flying insect by dinning room server station area landing on wall. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler- raw ground beef stored over whole muscle beefy operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front line area- cooked plantains 110F- hot holding- food out of temperature for 20 minutes- operator discarded. At hot holding unit in kitchen area- cooked pot roast 104F- hot holding- food out of temperature for 1 hour- operator placed to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At cookline tall reach in cooler- raw chicken stored over raw fish- operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler-Raw pork 47F- cold holding, Raw chicken 47F- cold holding, raw beef 47F- cold holding , raw ground beef 47F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- as per operator cooler door left open food out of temperature for 1.5 hours- operator placed in walk in freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap- at cookline hand sink- operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer- operator removed ice. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage area- one dented can of cheddar cheese sauce, and one dented can of green beans - see stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At reach in cooler by fry station- Raw fish 74F at 12:45 to 77F at 1:05 ( cooling since 11:30)- at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 70F within remaining time - operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee/ tea filters not protected- operator protected. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor- operator moved off the floor. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler- raw ground beef stored over cut carrots- operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At meat walk in cooler raw ground beef stored over whole muscle beef- operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline- clam soup 127F- hot holding , chicken soup 128F- hot holding, broccoli cheese soup 127F- hot holding- food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator placed to be reheated. At front counter steam tables- cooked hamburgers 125F- hot holding, cooked onion rings 118F- hot holding food out of temperature for 45 minutes- operator discarded food.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At pastry station -blue chemical spray bottle not labeled- operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At dish machine area- dish machine pipe leaking on to floor. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler by dessert area- yogurt 46-48F- cold holding, bread batter with eggs 46-49F- cold holding, whipped cream 46-49F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler by dessert area- yogurt 46-48F- cold holding, bread batter with eggs 46-49F- cold holding, whipped cream 46-49F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cooking area at buffet steam table - cooked burger 98-115F hot holding , catfish 84-104F- hot holding - food in shallow pan, overstacked- operator removed to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwash sink by server station- employee dump drink into handwash sink. Warning

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of jalapeños. Warning

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handled dirty dishes then rinsed his hands in the three compartment sink then handled cleans dishes. Instructed operator on proper hand washing procedures. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect on the kitchen floor at the soda syrup station. Operator removed and cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Meat locker - raw turkey over raw meatloaf - operator moved turkey to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Operator states they have contacted at company to pressure clean. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Behind steamers and outside drain pipe from the roof. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Tube of whipped cream in pastry cooler not covered - operator covered. Corrected On-Site Warning

Flammables stored/debris present in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.