GOLDEN CORRAL
1734 W 49 ST, Hialeah FL 33012 · 336-767-1600
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in carving area hamburgers (132F - Hot Holding), pee manager prepared 15 mins ago. Operator discarded.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched uniform, put gloves on without washing hands, cleaned area, put gloves on no hand washing before handling clean equipment. Manager coached employees on proper hand washing and gloves use.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of preparation table, shredded cheese (65F - Cold Holding), according to employee out for 1 hour, employee placed shredded cheese cheese container inside reach in cooler for proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in warmer unit, bake ham (117F - Hot Holding); crab cakes (127F - Hot Holding) Placed 45 minutes ago according to manager. Operator placed food items inside oven to reheat, second temperature 35 minutes after bake ham (167F - Hot Holding); crab cakes (167F - Hot Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to dish machine hose connected no vacuum breaker.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside walk hand wash sink at front cook line. Operator removed plastic container inside walk.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two water bottles stored inside clean plastic container at prep table. Manager removed employee water bottles.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook on fryer, no beard guard.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on hand sink next to meats walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at kitchen.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the kitchen floor. Employee stored sanitizer bucket six inches above the floor.
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in carving area hamburgers (132F - Hot Holding), pee manager prepared 15 mins ago. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoe (51F - Cold Holding) at be buffer line near juice machine. Per manager, placed in unit less than two hours. Manager placed in the freezer to bring temperature down. Also observed TCS waffle batter (78F - Cold Holding). Manager discarded the small amount and making a new batch.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the displayed license expired on Oct. 1, 2025. Informed manager they must have the current license displayed. Operator printed license and posted on the office.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed baffles torn and in disrepair in both walk in coolers and walk in freezer.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor around dishwashing machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed buzz zapper on above preparation table.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign in hand sink at beverage station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood surface above stove, a portable fan on a counter in prep area, soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean food containers stored on shelves in the ware-wash area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle stored next to restaurant food inside reach in cooler in prep area. Manager removed bottle.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed slow draining and standing water at the dishwasher machine. Plumber currently working on it at the time of inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket near manage not office.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with seasoning and sugar not labeled. Employee placed a label.
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed Employee wearing watch and gold chain in wrist at bakery area, handling food. Employee removed jewelry.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk in freezer floor.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at buffet, pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding); eggs salad (47F - Cold Holding), according to manager placed 45 minutes ago.. Operator discarded the products and replaced them with new ones.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a cup of water next to clean equipment on storage shelves. Manager discarded the cup.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on drying racks.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at walk in cooler floor.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand wash sink at grilled area.
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potato salad (50F - Cold Holding) on salad buffet for approximately 2 hours. Employee discarded and replaced with new potato salad.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to warmer equipment at kitchen. Employee provided the paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to warmer equipment at kitchen. Employee provided the soup.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed At preparation area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on table under kitchen window.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at meats walk in cooler.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed next to kitchen steam table.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at kitchen
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 4 frozen ground beef tubes thawing at room temperature inside prep sink next to meats walk in cooler. Employee put ground beef inside walk in cooler for proper thawing.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking and pipe under sink leaking at back cups cleaning area.
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device available for dishwashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler for meats, and by exit door from kitchen to outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under fryer soiled with grease and food debris.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking on faucet at dump sink at beverage station.
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.