Golden Corral
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Golden Corral 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 7, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Golden Corral's latest score of 100 sits above the Fort Pierce average of 87. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Apr 29, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator states that the building was just purchased 2 weeks ago. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Sep 17, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In the meat area. Make sure to wash rinse and sanitize area before use. Flys came in when back door opened. Next unannounced per supervisor on duty
35A-02-6
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near entry way to reach in freezer/ dessert hall way
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and keys meat meat prep area **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hot box in bakery area not working at this time.
14-11-5
74
Jul 31, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jun 6, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 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. Service staff drop off dirty dishes, but not wash hands after.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Fly in prep area and one fly by back door.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Two locations of hand wash sink had food debris, used to dump food.
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In chicken walk in cooler. Informed Manager.
36-22-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By dessert station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pans of fish and chicken thighs not covered in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dessert/Bread Walk in cooler build up on floor. Floor under buffet line equipment at main hot buffet. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
50
May 24, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Informed Manager. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 3 pans of casserole in walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in meat walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing tiles back kitchen prep station. Few broken tiles in prep area.
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at sink in bakery station. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers in chicken cooler. Pan of fish and chicken in meat cooler.
08B-12-5
64
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle on cooler in dessert station, top of ice cream machine.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Inside walk-in meat cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster area not clean, trash and debris.
33-10-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink by dessert station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler has rusted shelves.
14-17-4
74
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 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. Server brought dirty dishes to dish area then picked up clean wares to bring to front service areas
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of slushy machine has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken being thawed in standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men's restroom door. **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler behind cold/pizza buffet
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. In walk in cooler. Condenser fan and drain lines are dripping onto multiple items. SEE STOP SALE
08B-52-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Card board boxes being reused to store different items than originally packaged. Discarded **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service utensils stored on the floor behind cashier counter **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
58
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
86
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. steak 59f cold holding , cheese slices 56f cold holding , liquid eggs 57f cold holding , sausage 47f cold holding , liver 47f cold holding , Drawer was not closed tightly manager mover food to walk in 2nd temp hamburger 40f cold holding , eggs 40f cold holding , liver discarded, sausage 40f cold holding , **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In salad area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink by soup station pipes are broken and in back area. Faucet in bakery faucet is leaking Manager states work order is in and waiting on plumber
29-11-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Corral last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden Corral on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden Corral?
Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Golden Corral.
How does Golden Corral compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?
Golden Corral most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Pierce average of 87.
Has Golden Corral's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Golden Corral have averaged around two violations 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 three times per year on average.
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