Golden Ocean Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection

Dirty cutting boards and utensils cause 76% of cross-contamination. Biofilms protect bacteria from cleaning. One contaminated surface spreads pathogens to dozens of foods.

Observed the chlorine bleach sanitizing solution was 200 ppm at time of inspection. Corrected on site - Per Inspector's request, sanitizing solution was remade to 100 ppm.

Without hot water, dishes cannot be sanitized and hands cannot be properly washed. Allows survival of viruses and bacteria that cause foodborne illness.

Observed the maximum hot water is 111F at the three compartment sink.

Household equipment cannot withstand commercial use and harbors bacteria in cracks. Latex gloves cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

1. PROVIDE a extend splash guard to prevent splashes on food or RELOCATE food item. Observed the handwashing sink splash guard does not protect against food (popcorn chicken) that is cooked and directly next to handwash sink. 2. CLEAN rice cookers on a regular basis. Observed the rice cookers has residue accumulation on the exterior. 3. FIX leak. Observed hot water dispenser is dripping. 4. REPAIR, REPLACE, or REMOVE. PLACE signage indicating unit is not working. Observed the ice maker in the back storage area is not plugged in and the two door freezer on the right hand side is not working and items are stored in unit.

Improperly stored utensils collect airborne bacteria and dust. Contaminated storage spreads pathogens to clean items.

1. KEEP dry, cold with ice at 41F, or hot at 135F or above. Observed utensils such as stirrers and rice scoop being stored in water at room temperature.

Clutter provides harborage for rodents and cockroaches. Cardboard harbors cockroach eggs. Each egg case contains 30-40 nymphs.

Observed the following areas may allow vermin to enter: side door is propped wide open, a hole is taped in the ceiling, and another hole/vent area is left open in a manner in which vermin can harbor.

Sewage contains billions of pathogens including hepatitis A, norovirus, and E. coli. One tablespoon contains 100 million bacteria. Causes immediate severe illness.

Observed employee wash their hands with gloves on. Corrected on site - Per Inspector's request, employee removed gloves and washed their hands with soap and water.

Certified managers reduce critical violations by 60%. They understand temperature control, contamination prevention, and proper hygiene that prevents outbreaks.

In 7 days, submit "Time as a Public Health Control" agreement.

Improper dishwashing spreads pathogens across all dishes. Hepatitis A survives on improperly washed dishes for weeks. Causes recurring outbreak cycles.

Observed no test strips were provided by employees at the beginning of the inspection. Corrected on site - Person in Charge provided chlorine bleach test strips.

Dirty wiping cloths spread millions of bacteria across surfaces. Cloths used on raw meat spread Salmonella and E. coli throughout kitchen.

Observed no wiping cloths stored inside the sanitizing bucket at time of inspection (wiping cloths were observed on food preparation surfaces). Corrected on site - Per Inspector's request, wiping cloths were put into sanitizing bucket.

Dirty wiping cloths spread millions of bacteria across surfaces. Cloths used on raw meat spread Salmonella and E. coli throughout kitchen.

Observed no wiping cloths stored inside the sanitizing bucket at time of inspection (wiping cloths were observed on food preparation surfaces). Corrected on site - Per Inspector's request, wiping cloths were put into sanitizing bucket.