Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant

Food properly labeled; original container — Inspector Note: Observed written notification regarding food allergens not posted to the public. Ther permit holder shall notify consumers by written notification of the presence of major food allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items that are served or sold to the consumer. Stated to PIC to obtain written notification regarding food allergens and post in public view.

Approved thawing methods used — Inspector Note: Observed multiple bins of raw jerk chicken and raw curry chicken thawing at room temperature. Thawing time/temperature control foods shall be thawed under refrigeration that maintains that food temperature of 41 degrees F. or less. COS: PIC relocated items to the WIC for proper thawing.

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used — Inspector Note: Observed cardboard in use lining shelving connected to prep tables in the main kitchen during time of inspection. Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed splash and spillage shall be covered with nonabsorbent and smooth material.

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed visible light entry at the back door of the establishment. Outer openings shall be protected against the entrance of insects, rodents, and other pests by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Stated to the PIC to place weatherstrip on the back door.

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Observed knife stored inside the front-food service hand sink. A sink shall ot be used for no other purpose other than hand washing. COS: Had food employee remove know from the hand sink.

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Observed, upon arrival, paper towels not supplied at the back hand wash sink. Disposable towels shall be supplied at all hand sinks at all times. COS: PIC placed paper towels at the back hand sink.

Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing — Inspector Note: Observed the 2024 permit posted in public view. Advised PIC a current Food Service permit shall be posted in public view at all times. Advised PIC to obtain 2025 permit and post in public view.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used — Inspector Note: Observed establishment reusing plastic ice bags for multiple food products. Advised PIC that single service and single-use articles may not be reused, Advised PIC to cease using single-service plastic bags and utilize a food grade container.