Golden Corral

163 E May St, Winder, GA 30680

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Golden Corral has been inspected four times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 14, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean”, which has been cited two times.

Golden Corral scores about where you'd expect for a Winder restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 14, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Multiple holes were observed in the kitchen walls. All holes must be filled so the walls are smooth and easily cleanable.

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: The HVAC system is clogged causing water to drip around the meat station vent hood. Do not use the meat station grill until the system is repaired. Send the repair receipt to the Barrow County Environmental Health Office.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Oct 6, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: The floors, walls and ceiling in the kitchen are in various states of disrepair. The floors, walls and ceiling in the kitchen must be evaluated and repaired.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: The vent hood filters over the fryers and grill were being cleaned. The vent hood filters must stay in place when using the grill and the fryers.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

May 16, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: There were several containers of expired milk in the dairy walk in cooler. The milk was discarded. The expiration dates must be monitored and the expired food discarded. Corrected on site.

511-6-1.04(8)(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Golden Corral last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Golden Corral on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Golden Corral?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Golden Corral.

How does Golden Corral compare to other restaurants in Winder?

Golden Corral most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Winder average of 89.

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.

How often is Golden Corral inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Corral is inspected around two times per year on average.

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