Golden Palace Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Golden Palace Restaurant three times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 5, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The latest visit found four violations, down from eight violations the time before.
The pattern that stands out is physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 88, which Golden Palace Restaurant's 78 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (cutting boards, and meat grinder) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the two door prep unit. The top of the chest freezer in the kitchen was observed in poor condition. Equipment must be maintained.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the dining room area are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the establishment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
78
Oct 9, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.
5-402.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the establishment were observed with water damage. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of prep unit in the kitchen area. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.
4-101.17
78
Oct 1, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.
5-402.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by tools. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
5-205.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils meat grinder, knives, can opener were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of battered chicken was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep.
3-501.15
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the establishment were observed with water damage. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Fried rice was observed held at 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Rice was voluntarily disposed of.
3-501.16(A)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The hood system was observed with an excessive amount of food debris. The hood system must be maintained.
4-204.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Knives and utensils were observed stored on unclean surfaces in the kitchen, between the equipment and on unclean nonfood contact surfaces.
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The rice cooker and rice warmer was not in good repair. Equipment must be kept in good repair. The top of the chest freezer in the kitchen was observed in poor repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair. The gasket on the prep unit was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained.
4-501.11
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of prep unit in the kitchen area. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.
4-101.17
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the cooking line, the rice cooker, the rice warmer, and under, behind, and underneath equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The 3 bay sink drainage was observed leaking into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-403.12
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The chest freezer refrigeration unit was observed with an excess of ice build up. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain. Corrective Action - Establishment must defrost unit.
5-403.12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Palace Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden Palace Restaurant on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden Palace Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Golden Palace Restaurant.
How does Golden Palace Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Cumberland?
Golden Palace Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Cumberland average of 88.
Has Golden Palace Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Golden Palace Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about eight previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Golden Palace Restaurant 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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