Golden Corral

2211 Cobb Pkwy Se, Smyrna, GA 30080
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Golden Corral has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 25, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Compared to the broader Smyrna restaurant scene, where the average is 85, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PANS/UTENSILS STORED AS CLEAN AND READY TO USE WITH FOOD DEBRIS C/A: ALL FOOD CONTACT SURACES SHALL BE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH COS: PIC PLACED CONTAINERS BACK IN WAREWASHING TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED
90
Nov 7, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PANS/UTENSILS STORED AS CLEAN AND READY TO USE WITH FOOD DEBRIS C/A: ALL FOOD CONTACT SURACES SHALL BE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH COS: PIC PLACED CONTAINERS BACK IN WAREWASHING TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE PANS IN WAREWASHING AREA NOT STORED IN A MANNER THAT ALLOWS AIR DRYING; WET STACKING OBSERVED C/A: AFTER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING, ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE STORED IN A MANNER THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Golden Corral last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Golden Corral on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Golden Corral compare to other restaurants in Smyrna?

Golden Corral most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Smyrna average of 85.

Has Golden Corral's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Golden Corral have averaged around two 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.