Golden Corral

8032 International Dr, Orlando, FL 328199311

American

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Golden Corral stretching back to 2022. On Apr 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Orlando restaurants, the typical score is 79; Golden Corral is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean utensils underneath dish machine not properly stored , operator moved and properly stored utensils all facing same direction **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean cups on waiter station in the back of establishment **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Only one of three secured , operator secured all tanks **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In back dish machine area **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near clean equipment area and dish area

36-22-4

May 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer basket soiled **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by fryer soiled

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by fryer soiled

36-27-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish ranch in the kitchen

24-08-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler insulation in upright cooler by fry station

14-11-5

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jun 26, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of pineapple tidbits and one can of crushed pineapple in the walk in cooler.

01B-01-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and posted **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor, buckets of icing in the dry stock area.

08B-38-4

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose spigot by dish machine.

29-34-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - walk in freezer

14-69-4

Basic - Label maker not accurately marking labels for Time hold. Labels are being marked inaccurately by 1 hour.

14-11-5

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Plastic lexon cracked outside of meat walk in cooler Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**

14-10-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish room **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Mar 1, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles broken and missing in walk in cooler.

36-17-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of unwashed cherry tomatoes over prepped items. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In dish room above where clean dishes come out. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - In-use ice paddle stored on soiled surface between uses at back server station in dining room. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Fryer **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Water leaking from faucet at hand wash sink by back server area in dining room.

29-11-4

Basic - Wiping cloth lactic Acid compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm Remade and was 702ppm **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor under hand sink in dish room. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Golden Corral last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Golden Corral on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Golden Corral?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Golden Corral.

How does Golden Corral compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Golden Corral most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Golden Corral's inspection record improved over time?

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

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