Golden Corral
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
37
Score
Golden Corral appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 20, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
“Floor area(s) covered with standing water” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Hialeah restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoe (51F - Cold Holding) at be buffer line near juice machine. Per manager, placed in unit less than two hours. Manager placed in the freezer to bring temperature down. Also observed TCS waffle batter (78F - Cold Holding). Manager discarded the small amount and making a new batch.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in carving area hamburgers (132F - Hot Holding), pee manager prepared 15 mins ago. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-15-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the displayed license expired on Oct. 1, 2025. Informed manager they must have the current license displayed. Operator printed license and posted on the office. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed baffles torn and in disrepair in both walk in coolers and walk in freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor around dishwashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on the floor in the walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed buzz zapper on above preparation table.
35B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign in hand sink at beverage station. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood surface above stove, a portable fan on a counter in prep area, soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean food containers stored on shelves in the ware-wash area.
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle stored next to restaurant food inside reach in cooler in prep area. Manager removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed slow draining and standing water at the dishwasher machine. Plumber currently working on it at the time of inspection.
29-19-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket near manage not office. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with seasoning and sugar not labeled. Employee placed a label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
37
Feb 27, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
86
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at buffet, pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding); eggs salad (47F - Cold Holding), according to manager placed 45 minutes ago.. Operator discarded the products and replaced them with new ones. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation area.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on drying racks.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at walk in cooler floor.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand wash sink at grilled area. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a cup of water next to clean equipment on storage shelves. Manager discarded the cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
58
Feb 8, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potato salad (50F - Cold Holding) on salad buffet for approximately 2 hours. Employee discarded and replaced with new potato salad. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to warmer equipment at kitchen. Employee provided the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to warmer equipment at kitchen. Employee provided the soup. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed At preparation area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on table under kitchen window.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at meats walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed next to kitchen steam table.
21-10-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 4 frozen ground beef tubes thawing at room temperature inside prep sink next to meats walk in cooler. Employee put ground beef inside walk in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking and pipe under sink leaking at back cups cleaning area. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at kitchen
29-49-6
45
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device available for dishwashing machine.
16-62-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler for meats, and by exit door from kitchen to outside.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under fryer soiled with grease and food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking on faucet at dump sink at beverage station.
29-11-4
74
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Aug 11, 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 Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains seven 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 four times, more than any other issue at Golden Corral.
How does Golden Corral compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Golden Corral most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Golden Corral's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Golden Corral have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent 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 two times per year on average.
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