Golden Corral of the Villages
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Golden Corral of the Villages has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 13, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
By comparison, the average The Villages facility scores 80, putting Golden Corral of the Villages on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 13, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Veggie casserole 48F in walk in cooler prepped at approximately 8pm on 10/12. See stop sale
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Veggie casserole
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in buffet area blocked with trash can. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Meat cutting room fan guards on cooler unit
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in chicken breading station
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles /vents soiled with accumulated dust/ mold like substance in dining room. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In mop sink area
36-17-5
55
Aug 20, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attachment side Hose Bibb at dumpster area
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue chemical spray bottle in front counter area. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust, mold-like substance. Multiple tiles in dining room soiled Floors under storage rack in server station by the restrooms soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in grill area
14-33-4
70
Oct 30, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dining area closes off, not being used at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Honey butter on dessert buffet 53F placed in buffet from cooler at 11:00 am. Manager moved to walk-in. Discussed proper fill levels on pans holding that butter. 2nd temp at 1:28 pm 43F. Chocolate cream pie on dessert buffet 54F, placed there from walk in cooler at 11:00 am. Manager moved to walk in. 2nd temp at 1:28 pm 43F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer in kitchen by fryers was soiled with food residue on part where mixer piece attaches. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup and bowl both in frying powder bag by fryers, touching actual powder, being used as a scoop. Manager moved.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Metal scooper used to scoop food from containers into buffet containers, stored on top of plastic lids for food containers. Manager moved to clean container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-04-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves soiled in walk in cooler with food debris. Manager stated she would have employees clean. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
58
Aug 19, 2024
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly dining room.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Sink and surface sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sink and surface at 0ppm. Manager refilled sink second test at 272 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork 102F stop sale 3 lbs oven in kitchen hot holding. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes sliced buffet 67F, 1st temp 11:30 am. 2nd temp at 1:52 pm 37F. Lettuce 69 F buffet line, 1st temp 11:30 am. 2nd temp at 1:52 pm 39F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey stuffing buffet line 117F hot holding 1st temp at 11:30 am, 2nd temp at 1:52 pm 155F. Pork102F stop sale 3 lbs oven in kitchen hot holding **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical substances stored above clean dished. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose bib by dumpster and mop sink. Manager located vacuum breakers and placed on both hose bibs. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Floor mixer soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of food placed in sink by white whipped cream like substance in sink and BBQ sauce like substance in sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Plastic food storage lids stored in soiled storage shelf. Discussed with manager the importance of storing clean equipment on clean surfaces.
10-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven by chicken frying station has a heavy build up of food and grease debris. Discussed with manager importance of keeping oven clean and safety concerns.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of slicing machine soiled. Reach in cooler door exterior soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth in cardboard box next to bananas. Removed by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile hanging in back area by coolers.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board behind buffet area prep table. Soiled cutting board on pizza make table.
14-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Discussed with manager importance of keeping dishwasher clean.
16-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean food containers stored on drying rack, stacked before completely being dry. Plastic cups as well.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door broken, fallen off hinges. Reach in cooler door broken. One door must be opened to open the other door.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors and walls soiled through it prep, cook and storage areas.
36-01-4
17
Feb 1, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - DDBSA sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee was sanitizing dishes in 3 compartment sink at the time of the inspection. 3 compartment sink at 0ppm. Operator had employee make fresh sink. 700ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-43-4
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 loaded soiled dishes into dish machine, dipped hands in a bucket of sanitizer and touched clean pan to put on dry dish rack. Discussed with employee who washed hands and washed dish. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24
50-17-3
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter on ice machine by dish machine area last replaced 5/2022.
29-28-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees in buffet area
13-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Vertical reach in cooler in front of grills **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind dish machine Walls in mop sink area **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee in buffet area wearing green bracelet
13-07-4
47
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - DDBSA sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0pm. Operator had employee fill sink with approved chlorine sanitizer 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes after washing. Discussed with manager
12A-18-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands in hand wash sink next to ice machine, rubbed hands for approximately 5 seconds. Discussed with manager.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (47F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler stored over hot rice. Operator moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Brush in hand wash sink in chicken cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open water bottle on shelf with clean dishes. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in grill area
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in dish machine area Ceiling tiles soiled in dining room
36-27-5
41
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
41
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza 98F on buffet line. Manager voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented can of green beans present. See stop sale. Manager segregated. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Basic - Two dented cans of green beans not properly segregated. Manager segregated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris by fryers. Wall soiled by dish machine and mop sink area. Walk in cooler fan guards soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
23-03-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Corral of the Villages last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden Corral of the Villages on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden Corral of the Villages?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Golden Corral of the Villages.
How does Golden Corral of the Villages compare to other restaurants in The Villages?
Golden Corral of the Villages most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the The Villages average of 80.
Has Golden Corral of the Villages' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Golden Corral of the Villages have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Golden Corral of the Villages means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Golden Corral of the Villages inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Corral of the Villages is inspected around three times per year on average.
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