Golden Corral
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
58
Score
Golden Corral appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately and about 14 violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
Compared to other Eustis restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior hot box in the kitchen " **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with blue liquid at three compartment sink. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in buffet area. Vent at three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment at buffet area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at buffet line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at buffet line interior. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
58
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 can kidney beans
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior hot box near walk in
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment in kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen
36-17-5
Basic - Light not functioning in hood
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and wall over grill on buffet line
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
58
Mar 27, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -meat loaf (62F - Cold Holding) - beef patties w/ onions (62F - Cold Holding) - Operator discarded
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -speed racks in meat cooler.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - service area hand sink used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - service area ice machine. - ice machine in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Hobert oven in kitchen area -Nuvu hot holding unit. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of all cooking equipment in kitchen area.
23-03-4
52
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw ground beef stored over raw pork - whole muscle beef stored over rice, beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. - Mexican sauce 98, Operator discarded **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
03E-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Mexican sauce 98 operator discarded. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - 2 hose bibs located in dumpster area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can openers (operator discarded) - mixer head **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - Mop Stored in Mop bucket **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of Hot holding unit in kitchen - exterior of icee machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - ovens in kitchen area -Nu-Vu hot holding unit in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - employee pocket book hanging on can rack. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -ice machines in kitchen -Ice machine at service station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
33
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Mexican sauce 98° operator discarded. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. - Mexican sauce 98°, Operator discarded **Warning**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw ground beef stored over raw pork - whole muscle beef stored over rice, beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - 2 hose bibs located in dumpster area. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can openers (operator discarded) - mixer head **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -ice machines in kitchen -Ice machine at service station **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - employee pocket book hanging on can rack. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - ovens in kitchen area -Nu-Vu hot holding unit in kitchen **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of Hot holding unit in kitchen - exterior of icee machine **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - Mop Stored in Mop bucket **Warning**
42-01-4
32
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 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. - cheese burgers, operator placed correct time. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw beef , raw pork not separated on shelf in meat room. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. - Burn cream stored above prep table in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - mixer head - white cutting board in baking area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -all food items on speed racks in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of hot holding units
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. - hand sink at entry to kitchen
29-20-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Hand sink next to 3 compartment sink
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cell phone stored on drying rack in dish area, **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - watch **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -meat room floor.
36-11-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. - Knife in meatroom **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - baking area
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - all baking oven in prep area. - pizza oven **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
29-27-4
20
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener (cos) - white cutting board at pizza station.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - small traces of black substance ice machine in back area. - ice machine in service area. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - dish area vents **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - servers
13-07-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. - various places throughout the entire kitchen areas.
36-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - back door - steamer area -throughout the entire kitchen areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - meat walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave in prep area (cos) -Oven in back kitchen area
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall area behind cooking equipment.
36-27-5
55
Apr 28, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of medicine stored on shelf above 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatloaf 110° reheat temperature 178° Bourbon chicken 116° Operator reheat to 165°
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter operator place in walk-in cooler for quick cooling.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee left line and returned .
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Electric slicer. Mixer head White cutting board at pizza station.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Meat room and Walk-in floor.
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pizza station door gasket
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small traces of pink mold like substance. Ice machine in server station
22-20-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behinddish machine.
36-27-5
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Meat room and walk-in cooler
36-64-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in prep area.
22-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor at entrance of walk-in cooler. Floor tile at Dish machine.
36-17-5
29
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner and sanitizer stored next to silver set up in dining area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blue berry and pumpkin pies 44° stored at self serve counter, Operator placed pie in walk-in cooler for quick chill. Operator placed items on time plan . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open quart of butter milk open 2 days prior in pizza station. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixerhead White cutting boards in pizza area.
22-02-4
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. 4 new hires.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored next to box of straws and behind tea urns in dining room.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the entire kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front counter.
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in kitchen area.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of dish machine.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In public at front register area.
25-05-4
37
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Sanitizer stored over condiments in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Box of shredded cheese in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under flat grill at buffet.
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Meat slicing room. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Behind pizza prep cooler in bakery.
36-27-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Stack oven in center of kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Grease in center of kitchen under cooking equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Red cutting board in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Corral last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden Corral on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden Corral?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Golden Corral.
How does Golden Corral compare to other restaurants in Eustis?
Golden Corral most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Eustis average of 82.
Has Golden Corral's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Golden Corral have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Golden Corral 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Corral is inspected around three times per year on average.
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