Golden Corral
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
23
Score
Golden Corral is a restaurant located at 33525 S Dixie Hwy, Florida City, FL.
Health inspection records are available below. Check the inspection history and violations section for details on past inspections conducted by the local health department.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
23
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
23
Sep 15, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
67
Sep 15, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
67
Feb 27, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
50
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
58
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
78
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
67
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
67
Violations — Jan 20, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to tiles outside of walk in freezer.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle above clean utensils across oven. Operator had employee remove bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed jacket and keys above clean plates on dish racks. Operator had employee remove items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in mop room due to damaged floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in meat cooler; blood on floor from beef. Operator had employee mop floor during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in mop room.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer and reach in.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in cooler across fryer.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sweet potato thawing in standing water. Operator placed under cold running water to continue thawing. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen area.
36-27-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed baby powder on top of prep table across ovens. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed outside of walk in cooler.
29-45-4
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: pot roast (100F - Hot Holding); fried chicken (104F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 30 minutes. Operator had employees remove items to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink; splitter with no breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on dry food and dish racks.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish and food racks. Observed on knife magnets.
22-31-4
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