Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Golden Corral Buffet & Grill has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 11, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill's latest score of 74 falls below the Fort Myers average of 80. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker underneath prep sink at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup in the interior of Dish Machine.
16-23-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no waste receptacle at Salad Station handwash sink. Operator placed waste receptacle near the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
33-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown sugar not labeled at shelf by ice machine. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Oct 22, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged equipment on cook line with ham slicing station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Oct 21, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 11 small flying insects on walls and ceiling of prep room near meat walk in cooler. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged equipment on cook line with ham slicing station. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor by dish machine as soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground. Observed grease trap near back door leaking onto ground by back door. Operator has contacted service to empty trap as soon as possible. Overflow is located in a place that is not a walkway for customers or employees and is not contaminating any food contact surfaces. **Warning**
28-24-4
74
Apr 15, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed missing time mark for ham, broccoli, and cauliflower. Operator placed time mark for items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment is already on call back return visit from inspection compkon 03-18-2024.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed nozzle area of frozen drink machine as soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed loose tiles near drain in meat carving station.
36-17-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed carpet in front cashier area as stained.
36-10-4
64
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed manager Time As Public Health Form for ham and chicken on cold holding buffet line. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles and cove molding missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer door handle missing. The manager stated a work order has been placed to replace door handle. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
67
Apr 5, 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. Observed soiled nozzle on frozen drink dispenser.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in hallway by walk in units in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled light cover in meat walk in cooler.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged leg on soda syrup box rack.
14-11-5
78
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged floor tiles around 6 burner stove and hot cabinets in kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed equipment side panels missing on hot line in buffet area and damaged table in meat preparation area.
14-11-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Corral Buffet & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden Corral Buffet & Grill on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden Corral Buffet & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Golden Corral Buffet & Grill.
How does Golden Corral Buffet & Grill compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Golden Corral Buffet & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Golden Corral Buffet & Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Golden Corral Buffet & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Golden Corral Buffet & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Corral Buffet & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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