Golden Corral #842
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Golden Corral #842 stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 25, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average for Brandon sits at 82, putting Golden Corral #842 on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
14
Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza sauce (50F); shredded mozzarella (50F) Operator moved items to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Aug 22, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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. Tested twice at 0ppm. Operator replaced chlorine supply, tested at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed Unser hood at dishmachine. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding observed missing along back wall in dish and prep areas **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
70
Dec 26, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
95
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Servers station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Dessert station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on pizza reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
64
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 18 minor violations.
View 24 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. Dishwasher (Temperature 150); Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer handling dirty dishes, then handling clean dishes without washing hands **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flying insects in butcher area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches behind warmer in bakery **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at Interior of warmer in bakery soiled with food buildup. Dough punch machine soiled with built up food debris **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on door interior **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed on corner of dish area, near soda syrup boxes **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cutting boards in butcher area **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead insects, in pan. Observed in bakery. Manager discarded the dead insect, placed bowl in dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 72 dead roaches in garbage room on floor near rear door **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed in bakery and dish area **Warning**
36-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under and behind equipment on cookline **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles in dish area **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Debris and grease build up around compactor **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on floor of walk in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of warmer has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Mosquitos breeding in standing water. Observed approximately 42 insect larvae in standing water on floor where baseboard meets the floor, near floor drain in butcher area **Warning**
35A-12-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking cold water faucet at hand wash sink in butcher area. Cold water was turned off at the wall **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Dim In walk in cooler near salad station **Warning**
38-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Liquid seasoning blend containing ham observed in with no label or time marking, on prep table prep area **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed from walk in cooler near storage area. Manager reconnected drain pipe. Observed from ice machine at service station at dessert end. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-03-4
17
May 7, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.dushroom **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose.
21-01-4
82
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles several places
36-17-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
78
Apr 4, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (45F - Cold Holding) Observed employee replace product with new **Corrective Action Taken**
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 cooked zucchini (126F - Hot Holding) Observed employee reheat to 165 degrees F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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. Emailed to manager
11-27-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink at drink station adjacent to restrooms leaking
29-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored on dry storage shelf above marinade and seasonings Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up along floor in walk-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed plastic scoop handle stored open bulk uncooked rice in dry storage area adjacent to warmers
10-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen walls soiled with old food build up
36-27-5
52
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried fish (124F - Hot Holding); pork ribs (127F - Hot Holding) on buffet line Observed employee reheat beef ribs to 165 degrees F and voluntarily discard fried fish **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic bowls wet nesting on shelf in dish area
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside walk-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed broken ice machine stored in kitchen filled with paint cans
33-31-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table on cookline Corrected-observed employee place in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on service line
02D-01-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Corral #842 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden Corral #842 on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden Corral #842?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Golden Corral #842.
How does Golden Corral #842 compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Golden Corral #842 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Golden Corral #842's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Golden Corral #842 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Golden Corral #842 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 #842 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Corral #842 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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