Golden Corral
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
95
Score
Golden Corral has been inspected 18 times since 2022. On Mar 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to the broader Boynton Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
18
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
95
Dec 18, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at cold buffet station.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer in kitchen.
14-69-4
90
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face with gloves on and then proceeded to touch touch raw steaks to place on grill. Discussed with operator. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near hot bar. Operator provided soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
78
Jun 7, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 6, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach at hot food station. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken (117-145F - Hot Holding); and Mac and cheese (117-149F- Hot Holding). Food held out of unit less than four hours. Operator placed both foods under TPHC. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches at hot station. Observed 1 dead roach at salad station. **Warning**
35A-03-4
70
Apr 29, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 28, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed in produce walk in cooler two cans of beans dented across the seam. See stop sale. Observed one can of olives dented across the seam. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Three small flying insects found flying around in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at hot bar area fried fish (100-142F - Hot Holding); Mac and cheese (102-135F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (111-146F - Hot Holding). Food held in unit less than four hours. Observed most foods not touching bottom of pan where heat is coming from. Operator placed foods back in alto shaam to reheat back to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Basic - Lights in warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
38-07-4
61
Mar 19, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking.. pepperoni pizza at buffet line being held less than 4 hours . Employee time marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding okra 113F, cat fish 117-126F in hot holding buffet line , food being held less than 4 hours , employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection....observed cooling pot roast 54F in speed racks stacked pan one another with covered at walk in cooler . Took another temperature about after 25 minutes it was 153F . Employee uncovered food and replace walk in freezer . **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...ice dumped in handwashing sink at beverage station. Employee cleaned . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....wrong date marked on pot roast , pot roast was cooked yesterday , date marked on todays date . Employee properly date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable...grooved in floor , broken tiles , food in grooved , standing water floor at dishwashing area.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor...drink ice on the floor at beverage station . Employee removed . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
50
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage and warewashing area missing the proper shield. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
95
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
37
Aug 21, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Operator called for service. Tech arrived at time of inspection. Retested at 160F **Corrected On-Site**
22-57-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at area around soda nozzles at wait stations
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Tech arrived at time of inspection and provided **Corrected On-Site**
16-62-1
Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair in walk in meat walk in cooler.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in front of fryer station.
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of grease/food debris.
22-08-4
61
Feb 23, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Buffet items time marked with times that exceed 4 hours due to date marking machine time being ahead 1 hour. Operator states items have been out for approximately 1 hour. Operator corrected time to reflect 4 hour hood times **Corrected On-Site**
03F-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on shelf under desert buffet line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Mens restroom. Plumber on site **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
78
Nov 16, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot buffet:; cooked potatoes (117F - Hot Holding) operator states item has been on line less than 1 hour. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (sink and surface 1130ppm) above manufacturer recommendation of 272ppm-700ppm. Operator remade sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Carrot cake and cheesecake at desert bar not time marked. Operator states item has been out for approximately 1 hour. Operator time marked **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in cold bar/salad bar area blocked by cambro transports. Operator made accessible **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored imp shelving in cold bar area with single service items and wares. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in walk in cooler hallway and meat prep room
38-07-4
52
Sep 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
95
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
May 16, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar
27-16-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Bar
29-11-4
82
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-19-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish
06-01-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Corral last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden Corral on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden Corral?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Golden Corral.
How does Golden Corral compare to other restaurants in Boynton Beach?
Golden Corral most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boynton Beach average of 79.
Has Golden Corral's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Golden Corral 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 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Corral is inspected around six times per year on average.
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