Central Virginia Health District
307 Alleghany Avenue Lynchburg, VA 24501 | Visit Official Website

Golden China

7811 Richmond Highway Appomattox, VA 24522
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine

March 25, 2024
Score & Grade: 0 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

10: 3045 Observed lack of hand washing sign in restrooms.
Corrective Actions: Provide a sign or poster at all handwashing sinks used by food employees that reminds food employees to wash their hands.

13: 380 Observed numerous dented cans of pineapple, hoisin sauce, and bamboo.
Corrective Actions: Employee set aside for return.

15: 0470 (A 3-8) Observed raw shell eggs over cabbage in walk in cooler. Observed containers of white powder substances to be uncovered.
Corrective Actions: Store so that raw items cannot contaminate ready to eat foods. Employee moved eggs so they are not over cabbage. Cover containers to prevent contamination.

16: 1790 Observed food debris and build up inside of microwave.
Corrective Actions: Clean cooking/baking equipment at least every 24 hours.

23: 830 Observed no dates on any items throughout establishment. No set date marking system.
Corrective Actions: Ensure that all commercially processed RTE time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods are date marked once opened. The food must be served, sold or discarded within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.

35: 790 Observed raw shrimp and chicken thawing in standing water.
Corrective Actions: During inspection, employees began thawing items under running water. Continue this practice during all hours of operation when thawing items.

38: 2910 Observed hanging fly strips over food prep table.
Corrective Actions: Remove hanging fly strips from food prep areas. Discussed keeping back door shut completely to help prevent entry of pests.

45: 2000 (A) (C) Observed boxes of singler service items in front lobby and back storage room stored directly on the ground.
Corrective Actions: Single-service items shall be stored in a clean, dry location that is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor on approved shelving units or dunnage racks. In addition, the single-service items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used.

45: 1750 Observed facility re-using cardboard box lids that were for raw chicken.
Corrective Actions: Discussed possible contamination with manager. She discarded.

47: 1570 Observed gasket hanging off of walk in cooler door.
Corrective Actions: Repair or replace so that door closes properly.

49: 1800 Observed rust build up on racks in walk in cooler.
Corrective Actions: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

56: 3140 Observed employee jacket stored on dry storage shelf.
Corrective Actions: Provide lockers and personal storage facilities or designated area for employee items to prevent the potential contamination of food, food equipment and utensils, linens, or single-service items.

Additional Comments

Discussed increasing lighting throughout kitchen. Possibly changing type of bulb to allow for better lighting. Store sprayer on hook when not in use.

Food Temperatures
Description Temperature State of Food
chicken (Pepsi reach in) 40 °F Cold Holding
soup 163 °F Hot Holding
noodles 154 °F Cooking
chicken 91 °F Cooling
fried rice 154 °F Hot Holding
pork (WI) 41 °F Cold Holding
chicken (prep) 40 °F Cold Holding
shrimp (WI) 41 °F Cold Holding
white rice 158 °F Hot Holding
corn (prep) 37 °F Cold Holding
No records found
Warewashing Temperatures
Machine Name Sanitization Method Thermo Label PPM Sanitizer Name Sanitizer Type Temperature
Dish machine Chemical 50 chlorine
No records found
Equipment Temperatures
Description Temperature
Pepsi cooler 22 °F
walk in freezer 10 °F
No records found
Observations
Demonstration of Knowledge
IN
1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties.
Compliant
Observations
IN
2 Certified Food Protection Manager
Compliant
Observations
Employee Health
IN
3 Management awareness, policy present.
Compliant
Observations
IN
4 Proper use of reporting, restriction & exclusion.
Compliant
Observations
IN
5 Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Compliant
Observations
Good Hygenic Practices
IN
6 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use.
Compliant
Observations
IN
7 No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth.
Compliant
Observations
Preventing Contamination by Hands
IN
8 Hands clean & properly washed.
Compliant
Observations
IN
9 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or approved alternate method properly followed.
Compliant
Observations
OUT
10 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.
COS Violation
Observations
Approved Source
IN
11 Food obtained from approved source.
Compliant
Observations
NO
12 Food received at proper temperature.
Compliant
Observations
OUT
13 Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated.
COS Violation
Observations
IN
13 Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated.
Compliant
Observations
NA
14 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction.
Compliant
Observations
Protection from Contamination (0 points)
OUT
15 Food separated & protected.
COS Violation
Observations
OUT
16 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.
Violation
Observations
IN
17 Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, & unsafe food.
Compliant
Observations
TCS Food Time/Temperature
NO
18 Proper cooking time & temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
NO
19 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding.
Compliant
Observations
NO
20 Proper cooling time & temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
IN
21 Proper hot holding temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
IN
22 Proper cold holding temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
OUT
23 Proper date marking & disposition.
Violation
Observations
NA
24 Time as a public health control: procedures & record.
Compliant
Observations
Consumer Advisory
NA
25 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods.
Compliant
Observations
Highly Susceptible Populations
NA
26 Pasteurized foods used, prohibited foods not offered.
Compliant
Observations
Chemical
NA
27 Food additives: approved & properly used.
Compliant
Observations
IN
28 Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used.
Compliant
Observations
Conformance with Approved Procedures
NA
29 Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan.
Compliant
Observations
Food Temperature Control (0 points)
OUT
35 Approved thawing methods used.
COS Violation
Observations
Prevention of Food Contamination (0 points)
OUT
38 Insects, rodents, animals absent.
Violation
Observations
Proper Use of Utensils (0 points)
OUT
45 Single-use & single-serve articles: stored & used.
Violation
Observations
OUT
45 Single-use & single-serve articles: stored & used.
COS Violation
Observations
Utensils, Equipment, and Vending (0 points)
OUT
47 Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used.
Violation
Observations
OUT
49 Non-food contact surfaces clean.
Violation
Observations
Physical Facilities (0 points)
OUT
56 Adeq. ventilation & lighting, designated areas used.
COS Violation
Observations
Clean Air Act Compliance
IN
99 Clean Air Act Compliance
Compliant