Golden Corral
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
23
Score
Going back to 2022, Golden Corral has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 20, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Florida City average 66, so Golden Corral trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
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.
View 19 violations
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
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
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
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
23
Sep 15, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler located in front of the fries raw beef store on top of mozzarella cheese. Manager removed container of raw beef and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior and top of dishwashing machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled near cook line and ceiling tiles at three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water throughout the kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed of ovens Located at cook line interior has accumulation of black substance. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler soiled in the kitchen across fryers.
23-03-4
67
Feb 27, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Feb 26, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed ground beef stored above fish inside the walk in cooler operator placed fish on. Top. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed dishwasher machine is leaking water on the floor of the kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout missing throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a broken lid inside the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed a leaking under the hand wash sink located by the grill station.
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer bottom have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed stored on preparation table at the soda station. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork inside walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles by the dish washer machine.
36-17-5
58
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
67
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles are in disrepair at ware washing area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled and ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed vent cover at meat walk in cooler soiled and ceiling fan cover soiled at meat room.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled dishwasher area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Corral last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden Corral on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden Corral?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Golden Corral.
How does Golden Corral compare to other restaurants in Florida City?
Golden Corral most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the Florida City average of 66.
Has Golden Corral's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Golden Corral have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Golden Corral means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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