Golden Corral
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025
100
Score
Golden Corral has been inspected 11 times since 2022. On Sep 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
Looking across the full record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Restaurants in Lakeland average 86, so Golden Corral is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 4, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 2, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Observed Chlorine 0 ppm at dishwasher. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 3 compartment sink set up for sanitation using quaternary 300ppn. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
86
Aug 20, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Accumulation of pinkish debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed near ice drop. Manager cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water spots on tiles on south end of restaurant, restaurant has replaced north to mid of ceiling with new tiles. ceiling replacement in progress overnight.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed on south end of restaurant, new ceiling installed on north to mid of restaurant ceiling replacement in progress overnight.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soft drink drain rack on south service station, employee removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
70
Jul 23, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on can opener blade in salad area. Manager placed in dish area for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed near 3-compartment sink.
36-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in dish area, pools from spillage where tiles are missing and broken.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in dish area.
36-17-5
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in dish area from standing water.
36-64-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed along wall behind equipment in salad area.
36-27-5
70
Jan 30, 2025
Complaint Partial
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in dining area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed in dishwasher area.
36-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in disjoint area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris behind cook line equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in dish area.
36-17-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed in dining area.
36-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
16-21-4
70
Nov 12, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled around soda nozzles.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in salad walk in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind and sides of ice machine.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in bakery utensils in 108F water, manager removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
67
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of peaches in walk in cooler, manager removed from inventory. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed coming from under and between loose floor tiles in dish area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in dish area.
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed on cookline.
22-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in meat cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on cookline.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle. Observed in salad area 2-compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager cleaned unit. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
61
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Mar 13, 2023
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Meat room
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer meat room
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filling pot in hand washing sink on cookline
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed manager
11-26-1
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk-in cooler Meat room
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Krab in prep sink in water, no running water.
06-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee book bag stored above poultry gray mix in stock area.
40-06-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing one bulb in walk-in cooler meat.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelving in salad cooler
23-03-4
52
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind kitchen equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in meat walk in cooler.
36-17-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Corral last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden Corral on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden Corral?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Golden Corral.
How does Golden Corral compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Golden Corral most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.
Has Golden Corral's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Golden Corral have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the 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 four times per year on average.
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