Golden Corral

414A Mary Esther Cutoff, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
American
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Golden Corral seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 10, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.

Among Fort Walton Beach restaurants, the typical score is 96; Golden Corral is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Fish 50/55F. Operator iced to rapidly Chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed stacked clean pans on bottom shelf across from walk in cooler with moisture in between.
24-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot running water. Upon inspection observed frozen meat thawing under hot running water in meat prep room at 125f. Operator corrected thawing process with running cold water over frozen meat. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-07-5
90
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Golden Corral last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Golden Corral on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Golden Corral compare to other restaurants in Fort Walton Beach?

Golden Corral most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Walton Beach average of 96.

Has Golden Corral's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Golden Corral have averaged around zero 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 two times per year on average.