Golden Corral
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
78
Score
Golden Corral appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Zephyrhills restaurant, which scores around 83. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken at 130F, employee placed in oven to reheat. Fried chicken 165f **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing door handle on walk-in freezer door.
14-11-5
Basic - Worn, observed in meat walk in cooler
36-10-4
78
Jul 28, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink Ddbsa tested at 0ppm employee dumped sink and refilled and retested 272 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Observed dishwasher touching soiled dishes and then handling clean dishes. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with black mold like substance on storage shelf in meat prep area.
22-02-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In prep areas.
21-04-4
64
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
61
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 10 dead insects in wall mounted control device behind salad station, manager cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Raw fish in untrained ice water next to fryers
08B-31-4
86
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser. Operator put label on bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on warmer. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
82
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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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. Seafood salad and cut lettuce on cold buffet. Employee time marled **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet: Chicken pasta (120F - Hot Holding);. Manager reheated product and re-temped at 167f **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on shelf next to oils. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in cups by front counter
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bakery hand sink and several cook line hand sinks
31B-04-4
64
May 16, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen and brokentiles as well. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall By ice machine is warped. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
90
May 15, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly on wall in bakery prep area. Observed 2 live flies on box of sugar in storage. Observed 1 live fly on wall at produce sink. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized all areas **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed wrapped loaves of banana bread in entrance to buffet. **Warning**
02D-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on pipe under dessert station condenser. Observed 1 dead roach on wall by dessert prep sink. 1 dead roach in electric panel. Manager cleaned and sanitized all areas **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen and brokentiles as well. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall By ice machine is warped. **Warning**
36-24-5
67
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
86
Jul 6, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters not dated for installation date or expiration date 1 year after installation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-06: Observed water filters not dated for installation date or expiration date 1 year after installation **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing over the mopsink area by the dish pit. Operator indicates ceiling replacement to be completed this week. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-06: Ceiling tiles remain missing. Ceiling grid and duct work above the ceiling in progress. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Corral last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden Corral on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden Corral?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Golden Corral.
How does Golden Corral compare to other restaurants in Zephyrhills?
Golden Corral most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Zephyrhills average of 83.
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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