GOLDEN CORRAL
5300 COMMERCIAL WAY, Spring Hill FL 34606 · 352-596-7500
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches to the right of the pizza station reach-in cooler crawling on floor and near hole in wall with equipment piping. Operator contacted pest control company.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018055361 | Oct 8, 2018 | Jan 11, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over peppers and sweet potato casserole in reach-in cooler near cook line. Operator moved and stored correctly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a dead fly in blue cheese dressing on salad buffet. Operator removed. Issued stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet in rear of kitchen near ice machine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Base of soda machine in wait station area soiled with an accumulation of a mold-like substance and ice cream machine in dessert bar area.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at pizza station reach-in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in dessert bar area.
Objectionable odors in women's bathroom. Discussed with operator.
Observed 1 dead small flying insect in ranch on salad bar. Operator discarded. Issued stop sale.
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface: The cutting board on the reach-in cooler across from the pizza station is grooved and soiled with a mold-like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed is from February 1, 2025.
Floor is soiled and has an accumulation of debris. The area under the dishwasher is soiled with slime, and the area beneath the fryer baskets is soiled with grease and food debris.
Jul 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk-in cooler raw chicken stored over raw fish
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Salad bar area a¿¿ food dicer with onion pieces on blades Lemon slicer with lemon membranes on blade
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee code cup in salad bar walk-in cooler. Operator removed cup.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from a pipe above a light fixture in hallway my walk-in cooler water dripping on floor employees do not have to walk through the water manager has called plumber this morning. Spoke with supervisor and DM. Place on 7-day warning.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dough machine that sections rolls soiled with accumulation of food debris and grease. Discussed cleaning frequency with operator.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed equipment stored and stacked in bus tubs behind buffet line areas with water droplets in container. Discussed proper storage of equipment.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris and grease on cook lines with fryers and grill in front service area.
Jun 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Accumulation of food and grease on wok off kitchen cook line, sides of fryer equipment, and food debris and grease accumulation inside of ovens and warmers in kitchen. Operator had employee start to clean and sanitize.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water throughout all areas of kitchen. Operator had employees start to clean up standing water.
Objectionable odors in women's bathroom.
Soiled floors/carpeting in between salad buffet line and hot food buffet line and soiled floors throughout some areas of the kitchen.
Toilet leaking when flushed on to floor in large stall in women's bathroom. Operator closed off stall and turned off water to toilet.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed the wall in salad bar area and in women's bathroom not smooth and easily cleanable due to current remodeling. Floor not smooth and easily cleanable in women's bathroom. Operator stated that will be addressed with the remodeling.
May 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches to the right of the pizza station reach-in cooler crawling on floor and near hole in wall with equipment piping. Operator contacted pest control company.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 20 dead roaches inside of emptied reach-in cooler to the right of the pizza station reach-in cooler and 5 dead roaches on floor in surrounding area. Operator had employees start to clean and sanitize area and operator had employee remove reach-in cooler.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in warewashing area near dishmachine, three compartment sink, and near fish and chicken battering station
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris behind equipment on cookline and underneath food serving areas.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed meat in prep area sitting out without cold running water outside of walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler prep area near slicer.
Water leaking from pipe underneath sink to the left of the dishmachine and underneath three compartment sink.
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed two trash cans blocking handwash sinks off of cook line. Employees moved.
Dec 8, 2023Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in pizza reach-in cooler. Operator stated the item had been in the reach-in cooler since 10:45 AM. Operator had moved to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling.
Floor areas covered with standing water throughout the kitchen and floors soiled underneath equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed base of self dispensing soft serve ice cream machine with accumulation of slime.
Water leaking from pipe underneath three compartment sink.
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.