GOLDEN CORRAL
33525 S DIXIE HWY, Florida City FL 33034 · 2468699
Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
APR 24
JAN 25
FEB 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed ground beef stored above fish inside the walk in cooler operator placed fish on. Top.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2017003314 | Jan 19, 2017 | Feb 13, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 19 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed baby powder on top of prep table across ovens. Operator removed during inspection.
Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed outside of walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at hot bar: pot roast (100F - Hot Holding); fried chicken (104F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 30 minutes. Operator had employees remove items to be reheated.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink; splitter with no breaker.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on dry food and dish racks.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish and food racks. Observed on knife magnets.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to tiles outside of walk in freezer.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle above clean utensils across oven. Operator had employee remove bottle.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed jacket and keys above clean plates on dish racks. Operator had employee remove items during inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in mop room due to damaged floor.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in meat cooler; blood on floor from beef. Operator had employee mop floor during inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in mop room.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer and reach in.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in cooler across fryer.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sweet potato thawing in standing water. Operator placed under cold running water to continue thawing.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen area.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler located in front of the fries raw beef store on top of mozzarella cheese. Manager removed container of raw beef and stored properly.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior and top of dishwashing machine soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled near cook line and ceiling tiles at three compartment sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water throughout the kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed of ovens Located at cook line interior has accumulation of black substance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler soiled in the kitchen across fryers.
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw ground beef at meat walk-in cooler. Products were arrange accordingly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at bakery area soiled..
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dish machine exterior top soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled near cook line and ceiling tiles at three compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at baker area cutting board.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout missing throughout the kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards soiled at butcher area near back of store and reach-in freezer gaskets in front of fryers.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water pooling under steamer next to flat grill at cook line.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed ground beef stored above fish inside the walk in cooler operator placed fish on. Top.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed dishwasher machine is leaking water on the floor of the kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles by the dish washer machine.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout missing throughout the kitchen area.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a broken lid inside the walk in cooler.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed a leaking under the hand wash sink located by the grill station.
Reach-in freezer bottom have accumulation of soil residues.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed stored on preparation table at the soda station. Operator removed it.
Stored food not covered. Observed pork inside walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered food.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dry wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee removed them.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout missing throughout the kitchen.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 1 broken lid and 1 broken container inside reach in cooler and walk in cooler.
Ice buildup walk-in freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.observed shelves have accumulation of soil residues at reach in cooler by the fryer.
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed onion rings (89 F - Hot Holding)at the steam table. As per operator less than 30 minutes. Operator discarded the food.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator displayed the license.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located in the the main kitchen.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Toilet is loose at the bottom and water is leaking.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a water leaking under the hand wash sink by the main kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.