GC GRILL HOUSE BY GOLDEN CORRAL
322 US 27 S, Lake Placid FL 33852
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Snap trap under sink not covered. Operator removed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Snap trap under sink not covered. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: small cutting boards. Operator will replace.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices at drying rack.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. C. F
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Employee with sunglasses on top of head while preparing food, not secured. Employee removed and washed hands.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher. Operator requested dishwasher clean.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of green beans. Operator removed from service.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Operator has new tiles and vents and will install.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned microwave.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher, at soda dispenser and behind cook line.
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server touched hair and face, then went to get plated bacon. Server was educated and washed hands.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed on head.
Waitress chewing gum while serving food. Waitress was educated and threw out gum.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher.
Sep 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only at line.
Sep 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. On three separate occasions three different line cooks did not wash hands before putting on gloves. Employees were educated on proper technique.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Three pounds of cooked quesadilla chicken meat prepared 9/3. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Three pounds of cooked quesadilla chicken meat prepared 9/3. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only at line.
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee was educated and rehashed hands.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ C. Tharp 11/7/18
Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing, as dump sink at bar. Operator instructed employees.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator put beard guard on.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed hair restraint on head.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, gasket soiled at salad area.
Sep 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ B. Smoot
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, cutting board at salad prep.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Operator went to home and obtained.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Shelving at dishwasher area broken.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fish at 36F, operator removed from seal.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at salad prep.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher area.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.