Golden Corral #871
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
78
Score
Golden Corral #871 appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. On Mar 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Bradenton average 83, so Golden Corral #871 trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting board throughout kitchen with grooves and cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stainless pan on clean dish rack not properly air dried. Operator removed pans. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lower shelf in cashier area with bloated peeling surface.
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing tile along wall behind utility sink in salad prep area.
36-24-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed krab being thawed in standing water. Operator removed packages and placed in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
78
Oct 30, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef and broccoli casserole on speed rack in food preparation cooler. Operator stated casserole had been prepped at approximately 8:00am. Operator voluntarily discarded product.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef and broccoli casserole on speed rack in food preparation cooler. Operator stated casserole had been prepped at approximately 8:00am. Operator voluntarily discarded product.
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 bourbon chicken on hot line at 126F. Operator stated the beef had been there for approximate 45 minutes. Operator placed chicken on grill to reheat to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in meat preparation room in back corner under sink. Operator removed roach and cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nest on clear containers in dish area on shelf. Operator had employees remove container to wash and sanitize and properly air dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old food labels on clean dishes in dish area. Operator had employees remove label and rewash and sanitize containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
55
Oct 14, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Basa fish in walk-in prep cooler at 46F, operator stated fish had been prepped approximately 3 hours earlier. Operator put speed rack into walk-in freezer to rapidly bring down temperature. Observed beef roast in walk-in prep cooler at 46F, operator stated beef roast had been made approximately 3 hour earlier. Operator placed spend rack into walk-in freezer to rapidly bring down temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen and food preparation areas with soil and grease.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees bottled water in reach-in food preparation cooler at salad bar. Operator removed bottled water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clear container in dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed clear containers in dish washing area with cracked bottom. Operator removed container for disposals.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of ice-cream cones on the floor in the ice area. Operator moved case of ice cream cones to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in meat room walk-in cooler. Operator placed ambient thermometer in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old food labels on clear containers in dish machine area.
16-46-4
61
May 8, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk at 46F, ribs at 44F. Operator stated milk had just been delivered and ribs had been prepped approximately 1 hour previously. Operator stated that door had been open for repair. Operator turned down cooler temp to bring down the temperature of products faster. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food preparation table in fryer area. Employee removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed multiple mop in dish area not hung to dry. Operator hung mops. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor in fryer area. Operator moved sanitizer off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
74
Apr 7, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing pieces of floor tile in front of dish machine area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed missing pieces of floor tile in front of dish machine area at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
Apr 3, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent dropping in dry seasoning area across from back exit door. Observed approximately 3 rodent droppings in water heater room along wall next to water softener tanks. And approximately 2 along wall next to electrical panels. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD-40 on bottom shelf in meat cutting room near seasonings. Operator removed can of WD-40. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no temperature measuring device for high temperature dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in dish area soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in kitchen next to soda syrup.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled and accumulation of debris in back corner of server area next to ice machine.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing pieces of floor tile in front of dish machine area.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in server area in dining room next to ice machine approximately 3' x 2' area of missing wall tile.
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employees must wash hand sign in men's bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 6 bags of chicken part in sink in meat cutting room at 57F. Operator stated that the chicken was in the process of thawing and being prepped, but the person went on break. Operator placed chicken back in cooler with ice to bring temperature back down with bags of ice on top to rapidly bring temper back down. Employee stated the chicken had been out approximately 30 minutes. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 4 dead roaches in back grill area along wall next to four burner stove. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
45
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
64
Jul 8, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Feb 6, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed dishwasher rinse hands in sanitizer bucket and touched clean dishes. Explained to employee that she must use proper hand washing sink in between dirty and clean dishes. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing station in kitchen near entrance door. Operator filled soap container. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles in kitchen area near handwashing station.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime dust. Observed cabinet under grill station soiled. Explained to manager about soiled cabinet. Manager will have employee clean up cabinet at end of shift. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use container upright. Talked to manager and will invert the single serve containers.
25-05-4
70
Dec 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Sep 27, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided to operator. Operator signed reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No advisory posted, operator stated menu board had recently changed and advisory must have been removed. Provided advisory to operator, operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in dish wash room.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor under sink near dish machine. Operator cleared out floor drain. Observed standing water on floor throughout preparation areas. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bulk container of icing in bakery area stored on floor. Operator removed icing container from floor and placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens restroom does not have required hand washing sign. Emailed to operator. Operator will post in restroom. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls in kitchen next to and behind fryers and cook top.
36-27-5
64
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following item baked beans (51F - Cold Holding) was stored on room temperature per operator for one hour. It was placed for the reheating. Baked beans reheated 182 F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed sausage stored over French fries. Operator placed sausage on the other shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers by the dishwashing machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed between equipment.
36-01-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed cardboard boxes around the recycling dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exit door of the kitchen, exit to dumpster area.
35B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed rack with frozen food stored on the room temperature. Operator placed rack in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on the cook line. Operator removed wiping cloth and made a new solution. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-09-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Corral #871 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden Corral #871 on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden Corral #871?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Golden Corral #871.
How does Golden Corral #871 compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Golden Corral #871 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Golden Corral #871's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Golden Corral #871 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Golden Corral #871 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 #871 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Corral #871 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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