Golden Corral #734
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Golden Corral #734 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 16, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average for Tallahassee sits at 87, putting Golden Corral #734 on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 8, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator made previous day. Operator had employee start labeling. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator had employee start cleaning build up. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In kitchen. Broken/missing tiles in walk ins. Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Missing ceiling tiles.
36-03-4
Basic - Leaking pipe in hot water heater room and behind steamers in kitchen.
29-08-4
67
Jul 31, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 23, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours: Liver 50F Sliced tomatoes 50F Potato salad 51F Ham 49F Egg salad 50F Macaroni salad 47F Egg salad 50F *See stop sale* **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours: Liver 50F Sliced tomatoes 50F Potato salad 51F Ham 49F Egg salad 50F Macaroni salad 47F Egg salad 50F
01B-02-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing throughout kitchen, and in front of walk in freezer.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan inside reach in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
61
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed smoker at back cook line soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen, operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning Observed Old labels on clean plastic containers at drying rack in kitchen
16-46-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at multiple areas through out kitchen
36-22-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair Observed several ceiling tiles in disre/ leaking water onto floor.
36-32-5
70
Aug 28, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Per manager maintenance is scheduled for repair and will use three compartment sink EcoLab SmartPower 7.81/1.128ppm until dish machine repaired. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking behind hot holding cabinet at cook line.
29-11-4
82
Jan 23, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed high temperature dish machine surface temperature 152.1F. EcoLab maintenance arrived during inspection and connected sanitizer to dish machine during inspection. Three compartment sink EcoLab SmartPower Sanitizer (7.81/1:128). **Corrective Action Taken**
22-57-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling above cook line/kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
82
Oct 23, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose attached to splitter at mop sink with no vacuum breaker attached.
29-34-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling vents in kitchen and prep areas.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing/ broken tiles in the following locations: prep area, dish area, and fryer station.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in soiled holster next to ice machine. Manager stored ice scoop in clean bin during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
74
Feb 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chocolate ice cream mix in ice cream since yesterday 2-9-23 cold held at 57F at 1:55pm today 2-10-23. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pot roast on buffet since 1pm hot held at 125F at 1:40pm. Observed employee discard pot roast. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed fire extinguisher stored next to dry seasoning in dry storage area. Observed manager remove extinguisher from next to food. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chocolate ice cream mix in ice cream since yesterday 2-9-23 cold held at 57F at 1:55pm today 2-10-23. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water leaking from drain from handwash sink in back of of kitchen near ware washing area. Observed manager place bucket underneath to catch water. **Corrected On-Site**
29-03-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly in ware washing area. Observed drain repaired. **Corrected On-Site**
29-19-4
50
Oct 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Corral #734 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden Corral #734 on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden Corral #734?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Golden Corral #734.
How does Golden Corral #734 compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Golden Corral #734 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Golden Corral #734's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Golden Corral #734 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Golden Corral #734 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 #734 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Corral #734 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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