Golden Corral Grill and Buffet
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Golden Corral Grill and Buffet has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average for Port St. Lucie sits at 81, putting Golden Corral Grill and Buffet on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
15
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
61
Oct 14, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Jul 16, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over potato salad and whipped margarine in walk in cooler. Manager placed raw chicken at bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Near walk in cooler. Manager placed soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee/ family restroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Poultry refrigerator and door handle latch of hot holding unit by fry station.
23-24-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In family/employee bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine out of order on north side. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of steamers and ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Grill station.
14-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side paneling of fryers. And hood filters near pizza station and fryers.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
52
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Bakery cooler not working. No tcs products are stored in. Per Manager, compressor is not working. And produce cooler found at 48-49F with thermometer. Manager called to get it checked into. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Cooler found at 64-67F. Do not store any TCS products until cooler is working properly. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of women's bathroom and in front of steamers. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area, and kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
86
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pasta Alfredo 47-50F cold holding, rice 47F cold holding, cooked beans 47F cold holding, sausage 45F cold holding, coleslaw 47F cold holding, tuna salad 47F cold holding, cut melon 54F cold holding, macaroni and cheese 64F cold holding, seafood salad 47F cold holding, banana pudding 47F cold holding, shredded cheddar cheese 60F cold holding, shredded cheese 55F cheese, cooked chicken 50F cold holding, shredded pork 55F cold holding, cooked steak 55F cold holding, cut spinach 50F cold holding
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta Alfredo 47-50F cold holding, rice 47F cold holding, cooked beans 47F cold holding, sausage 45F cold holding, coleslaw 47F cold holding, tuna salad 47F cold holding, cut melon 54F cold holding, macaroni and cheese 64F cold holding, seafood salad 47F cold holding, banana pudding 47F cold holding, shredded cheddar cheese 60F cold holding, shredded cheese 55F cheese, cooked chicken 50F cold holding, shredded pork 55F cold holding, cooked steak 55F cold holding, cut spinach 50F cold holding. All products made yesterday. Manager discarded products. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Bakery cooler not working. No tcs products are stored in. Per Manager, compressor is not working. And produce cooler found at 48-49F with thermometer. Manager called to get it checked into. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In bakery station.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rotisserie oven not working.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of women's bathroom and in front of steamers. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under sautéed station. 3 light bulbs out on fry station. 2 light bulbs out in steamer station. 1 light bulb out in pizza station.
36-62-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area, and kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
55
Mar 29, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 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. Employee dipped hands into sanitize solution in place of hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flying insects in server drink station area. Next routine per supervisor on duty R. Hicks.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken gizzards 44F, manager put on ice to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large mixing bowls in kitchen not stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Oven door doesn't stay closed, using cardboard wedged in between to keep door closed.
14-11-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light lens has standing water in it in back storage area near ice machine.
38-01-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean plastic pans. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not stored covered or protected. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons not presented handle first in server area. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
45
Feb 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In bakery area - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. In reach in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Through out kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in freezer, pizza cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
82
Feb 23, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked sausage in walk in cooler, raw fish over sauces
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Steak 66f cold holding , mashed potatoes 51f cold holding, raw burgers 36-48f cold holding , advised rapid chill and place in metal pan. cottage cheese 49f cold holding , Food was placed in walk in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Pears can
01B-01-4
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near dish machine hand washing sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in brown sugar
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In bakery area
36-37-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoons **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near hand wash sink by meat walk in
36-03-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. In reach in freezer
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in freezer, pizza cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Through out kitchen
36-11-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in cooler
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hot holding units
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In bakery cinnamon sugar
02D-01-5
22
Oct 19, 2022
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Jul 5, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Through out restaurant - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dish area - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe coming from dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Corral Grill and Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden Corral Grill and Buffet on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden Corral Grill and Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Golden Corral Grill and Buffet.
How does Golden Corral Grill and Buffet compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?
Golden Corral Grill and Buffet most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.
Has Golden Corral Grill and Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Golden Corral Grill and Buffet have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Golden Corral Grill and Buffet 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 Grill and Buffet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Corral Grill and Buffet is inspected around four times per year on average.
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