Golden Corral #632 Merrill Road
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
86
Score
Golden Corral #632 Merrill Road has been inspected 14 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 3, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Golden Corral #632 Merrill Road is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handsink next to dish washing area no hot water tunrned off from bottom of sink due to leaking **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to secure handle of warmer in place **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
86
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
50
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Walk in cooler green shelving in meat walk in cooler and potato salad walk in cooler with white mold like growth on shelving. - gaskets on freezer pizza station Cooler in pizza station - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Butter 59f honey butter 64 -walk in cooler Tuna 46f macaroni salad 48f ham 48f penne and ground beef 48f - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Walk in Tuna 47f potato salad 44f ham 44f seafood **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Walk in cooler green shelving in meat walk in cooler and potato salad walk in cooler with white mold like growth on shelving. - gaskets on freezer pizza station Cooler in pizza station - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Wait station near restrooms leaking - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
78
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
26
Nov 7, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
67
Aug 1, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
61
Jul 8, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Jun 18, 2024
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager.
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate as scoop in rice. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Loose , sagging ceiling tiles along rear of kitchen. Per Person In Charge. Work in progress.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water by rear of prep line.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors by pizza line oven.
36-73-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of Reach in cooler. Prep line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at sink at Dish Machine line. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
64
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
17
Jan 9, 2023
Complaint Partial
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Nov 14, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink near customer visible grill area has cold water knob that just spins. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: Knob still spins freely. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
95
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect in preparation area near walk in Cooler Employee dispatched. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for quaternary ammonium sanitizer bucket solution
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lemon slicer stored on drying rack soiled with old debris accumulation. Manager had employee disassemble to detail clean slicer **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink near desert area blocked with large Rolling trash can in a manner that one cannot use sink with first rolling trash can away from sink area. Manager relocated trash can **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No person in charge present during hours of operation. Establishment in operation without a person in charge. Employees called and manager arrived during inspection and stated there was a scheduling error. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-11-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors soiled throughout establishment with residue accumulation under equipment legs and at wall junctions
36-01-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Corral #632 Merrill Road last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden Corral #632 Merrill Road on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
How does Golden Corral #632 Merrill Road compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Golden Corral #632 Merrill Road most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Golden Corral #632 Merrill Road's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Golden Corral #632 Merrill Road have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Golden Corral #632 Merrill Road means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Golden Corral #632 Merrill Road inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Corral #632 Merrill Road is inspected around four times per year on average.
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