Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill
Last inspected: Jan 24, 2024
82
Score
Across the available record, Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill was last inspected on Jan 24, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill dates to Jan 24, 2024.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.
“Time/temperature control for safety food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average is 80, putting Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen hot box, fried chicken (121F - Hot Holding). Per manager in box approximately 1 hr. Chicken removed to oven to reheat above 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives and scissors between back of triple sink and wall.
10-17-4
82
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed fried chicken hot held at 119 degrees Fahrenheit at front line area. Per operator, chicken placed in unit 45 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator reheat item to 171°F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw chicken stored over cases with unwashed produces in walk-in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Observed a spray bottle with degreaser stored next to clean food containers at dishwashing area. Operator relocate degreaser to a safe location. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed a unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing area. Operator label bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -Observed sugar and dry peas container lids cracked.
14-38-4
Basic - Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. -Observed accumulation of rust buildup on can opener blade.
14-21-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinks stored in walk-in freezer. Manager relocate drinks to a acceptable location. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed sugar removed from the original container not identified by common name. Operator label container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
47
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2022. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. A poster has been given to the operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked rice stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, rice cooked on 2/20/2023. Operator correctly date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed various meat thawing at room temperature in prep sink.
06-01-5
61
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Observed cooked chicken cooling in walk-in cooler at 46 degrees Fahrenheit and cooked oxtail at 52 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator, both items has been cooling from yesterday. Items did not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Observed cooked chicken cooling in walk-in cooler at 46 degrees Fahrenheit and cooked oxtail at 52 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator, both items has been cooling from yesterday. Items did not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit in a total of 6 hours See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. **Warning**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken hot held at 122 degrees Fahrenheit at front line. Per operator, chicken placed in unit 50 minutes prior to inspection. Operator reheat chicken to 166 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). **Warning**
11-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed a unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked oxtail ,chicken and goat meat stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, items were cooked on 10/31/2022. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Observed no hot water at handwash sink at front line and throughout establishment. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed container with food items stored on walk-in cooler floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed potato pies on front counter. Operator placed items in glass case. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. - **Warning**
12B-02-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill on file is from Jan 24, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill.
How does Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill compare to other restaurants in Margate?
Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Margate average of 80.
Has Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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