GOLDEN CORRAL
15810 US HWY 441, Eustis FL 32726 · 352.589.1831
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior hot box in the kitchen "
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with blue liquid at three compartment sink. Operator labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in buffet area. Vent at three compartment sink.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment at buffet area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at buffet line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at buffet line interior. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection 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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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 can kidney beans
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior hot box near walk in
Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment in kitchen
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen
Light not functioning in hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and wall over grill on buffet line
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -meat loaf (62F - Cold Holding) - beef patties w/ onions (62F - Cold Holding) - Operator discarded
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -speed racks in meat cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - service area hand sink used as dump sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - service area ice machine. - ice machine in kitchen
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Hobert oven in kitchen area -Nuvu hot holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of all cooking equipment in kitchen area.
Jan 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
5 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw ground beef stored over raw pork - whole muscle beef stored over rice, beef.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. - Mexican sauce 98, Operator discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Mexican sauce 98 operator discarded.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - 2 hose bibs located in dumpster area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can openers (operator discarded) - mixer head
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -ice machines in kitchen -Ice machine at service station
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - employee pocket book hanging on can rack.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - ovens in kitchen area -Nu-Vu hot holding unit in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of Hot holding unit in kitchen - exterior of icee machine
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - Mop Stored in Mop bucket
Nov 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw ground beef stored over raw pork - whole muscle beef stored over rice, beef.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. - Mexican sauce 98°, Operator discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Mexican sauce 98° operator discarded.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - 2 hose bibs located in dumpster area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can openers (operator discarded) - mixer head
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -ice machines in kitchen -Ice machine at service station
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - employee pocket book hanging on can rack.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - ovens in kitchen area -Nu-Vu hot holding unit in kitchen
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of Hot holding unit in kitchen - exterior of icee machine
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - Mop Stored in Mop bucket
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. - Burn cream stored above prep table in kitchen area.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw beef, raw pork not separated on shelf in meat room.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. - cheese burgers, operator placed correct time.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - mixer head - white cutting board in baking area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -all food items on speed racks in walk-in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cell phone stored on drying rack in dish area,
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - watch
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - kitchen area.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -meat room floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. - Knife in meatroom
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - baking area
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - all baking oven in prep area. - pizza oven
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of hot holding units
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. - hand sink at entry to kitchen
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - kitchen area
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Hand sink next to 3 compartment sink
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener (cos) - white cutting board at pizza station.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - small traces of black substance ice machine in back area. - ice machine in service area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - dish area vents
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - servers
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. - various places throughout the entire kitchen areas.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - back door - steamer area -throughout the entire kitchen areas.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - meat walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave in prep area (cos) -Oven in back kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall area behind cooking equipment.
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.