GOLDEN CORRAL
1755 Jonesboro Rd, McDonough, GA 30253
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Official Inspection History
2 recorded inspectionsApproved thawing methods used — Inspector Note: 11C.Observed TCS food thawed in standing water. The manager corrected during the inspection.
Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: 15C.Observed food push dollies heavy soiled with grease and dust.
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used — Inspector Note: 17C. Hood and filter system above cooking station in bakery need cleaning due to accumulated dust.
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display — Inspector Note: Observed a staff member rinsing drink pitchers in the handsink near the front service counter. PIC advised to use the handsink for handwashing only. PIC will rewash, rinse, and sanitize the drink pitchers. Also observed cakes not covered in the reach in cooler. 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C) (z) Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination. Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under paragraphs (a) through (y) of this subsection.
In-use utensils: properly stored — Inspector Note: Knives stored in the crevices of the produce sink.
Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled — Inspector Note: Observed water build up on clean dishes in the storage area. CA- PIC advised to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize all dishes and allow the dishes to air dry prior to stacking. PIC corrected on site.
Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used — Inspector Note: Reach in cooler in the main kitchen next to the fryer was in bad repair. The cooler must be replaced by 01/08/2026. Also observed four other coolers not working. All coolers must be repaired or replaced by 01/08/26. 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - Good Repair & Proper Adjustment (C) (6) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. 2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 3. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened.
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used — Inspector Note: Employee observed eating in the storage room. Dirty dishes from employees consuming food were observed stored with food in the storage room. PIC corrected on site.
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed excessive food build up on plates that were provided to the customers in the self service area. PIC was advised to remove all plates to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize. Customers observed going through plates to locate a clean plate. Also observed build up on knives in the meat cutting room. Employees in the kitchen area was observed touching the forks with their bare hands while wrapping utensils. Employees were coached on using gloves and not touching food contact surfaces with their bare hands. Also observed utensils touching dirty shelves below the serving area. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.