Golden Corral
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
58
Score
Golden Corral appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 15, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Golden Corral's 58 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler plastic containers of raw chicken over case of butter pads, operator moved case of butter Container of raw fish on top of container of cut onions, operator moved fish to cook line **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting boards stained in salad station Can opener blade
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Across from dish machine, operator put towels in dispenser No hand wash sign at hand wash sink across from dish machine **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Basting brush handle laying in margarin, operator moved case removed brush **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch and bracelets on 2 cooks, removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In dish room, plastic pans stacked wet
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen prep area and dish room **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
58
Nov 3, 2025
Complaint Full
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Ceiling tiles are missing in front of the cash register area and in the kitchen area by the fryer basket station.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with dust in front of the cash register area.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead, by the dishwasher area. The operator swept up, and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles are missing and/or in disrepair in front of the fryer basket area and the dishwasher area.
36-17-5
Basic - Food was stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer a¿¿ a box of sausage. The operator moved the box off the floor and placed it on the shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice has built up in the walk-in cooler and in the walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
67
Jul 14, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time. Cold holding items at buffet, diced ham (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (45F - Cold Holding); operator put time stamps on items, all removed from refrigeration 3.5 hours ago. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler - sausage links (45F - Cold Holding); Dairy (45F - Cold Holding), discussed cold holding with manager on duty, moved food to other cooler or freezer
03A-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On inside of doors
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean plastic pans in dish room **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans in dish room
24-08-4
64
Apr 7, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can cranberry sauce, 2.5 lbs
01B-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. liquid eggs (55F - Cold Holding) in vertical cooler at bakery area since yesterday.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. liquid eggs (55F - Cold Holding) in vertical cooler at bakery area since yesterday. See stop sale
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Sticker is for group of hot items not individual, new hot item was brought out, no new time written. Each item must have its own time mark.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Seasoning shakers in meat prep room, build up of seasoning.
22-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In salad area, and back server area, moved to shelf, discussed proper towel bucket storage. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
47
Feb 14, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 28, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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/ plans not accurate at licensing **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. plans not accurate, pizza oven is #10 says rotisserie, it is convection, #28 says convection, it is pizza oven, cooler next to pizza oven is not on plans, #37 says wok table, it is flat top, storage room is walk in cooler, walk in cooler is walk in freezer. # 47 and 65 not there. 67a is 1 alto sham **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Per supervisor James M **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Plans received on 1/10/15 **Time Extended**
51-16-7
78
Jan 21, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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/ plans not accurate at licensing **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. plans not accurate, pizza oven is #10 says rotisserie, it is convection, #28 says convection, it is pizza oven, cooler next to pizza oven is not on plans, #37 says wok table, it is flat top, storage room is walk in cooler, walk in cooler is walk in freezer. # 47 and 65 not there. 67a is 1 alto sham **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Per supervisor James M **Time Extended**
51-16-7
78
Nov 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
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/ plans not accurate at licensing **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. plans not accurate, pizza oven is #10 says rotisserie, it is convection, #28 says convection, it is pizza oven, cooler next to pizza oven is not on plans, #37 says wok table, it is flat top, storage room is walk in cooler, walk in cooler is walk in freezer. # 47 and 65 not there. 67a is 1 alto sham **Warning**
51-16-7
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Corral last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden Corral on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden Corral?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Golden Corral.
How does Golden Corral compare to other restaurants in Port Richey?
Golden Corral most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Richey average of 80.
Has Golden Corral's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Golden Corral have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Golden Corral means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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