GOLDEN CORRAL
10100 FOX TRAIL RD S, Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 · 561.793.0201
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 21 visits since August 2023
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JAN 26
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found At salad prep area, 3 small flying insects on wall near hand wash sink. At dry storage area, 2 small flying insects landing on rack.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $2,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026048782 | Jul 8, 2026 | Jul 27, 2026 | $800 |
| 2--2026016683 | Jan 13, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2024066092 | Sep 11, 2024 | Dec 9, 2024 | $200 |
| 2--2019029755 | Jun 4, 2019 | Jul 5, 2019 | $800 |
| 2--2017057904 | Dec 1, 2017 | Feb 1, 2018 | $400 |
| 2--2017061587 | Dec 4, 2017 | Feb 1, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
21 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 8, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Small flying insects, approximately 8 in salad prep area on walls, 3 on wall near serving utensils at hot buffet area, 4 at dessert area landing on walls.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At dessert bar, ice cream mix (47F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held in unit approximately 2 hours. Operator discontinued use of machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At dessert bar, ice cream mix (47F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held in unit approximately 2 hours. Operator discontinued used of machine.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. At kitchen, bug zapper over soda boxes.
Jun 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 4, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found At salad prep area, 3 small flying insects on wall near hand wash sink. At dry storage area, 2 small flying insects landing on rack.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At kitchen reach in cooler, Raw chicken stored over cooked fish. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator corrected.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dining area, ceiling tiles soiled with dust and mold like substance.
Jun 3, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At kitchen dry storage, dented can of pizza sauce. Operator discarded.
Live, small flying insects found At salad prep area, 3 small flying insects on wall near hand wash sink. At dry storage area, 2 small flying insects landing on rack.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At kitchen reach in cooler, Raw chicken stored over cooked fish. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator corrected.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dining area, ceiling tiles soiled with dust and mold like substance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At kitchen, employee cell phone stored over prep table. Operator removed.
Apr 28, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At kitchen dry storage rack, #10 can of green beans dented. See stop sale.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands. Advised operator of proper hand washing. Employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At dessert bar, ice cream mix (57F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held in unit approximated 3 1/2 hours. Operator pulled entire unit from distribution.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At kitchen, interior of ice machine with mold like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At west end of restaurant near dessert bar, ceiling tiles soiled with dust and mold-like substance.
Hole in or other damage to wall. At women's bathroom, wall tiles missing-in disrepair.
Jan 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At dessert bar, ice cream mix (58F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held in unit approximately 2 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At dessert bar, ice cream mix (58F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held in unit approximately 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen flat top, chicken soup (133F - Hot Holding). Operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to reheat item to 165F. Operator placed item onto stove to reheat.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at rear of kitchen
Sep 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 2, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found At back meat prep room by meat walk in cooler- two small flying insects landing in shelved above prep counter At dry storage hallway in kitchen area- approximately 1 small flying insects landing on box of food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler - raw shell eggs stored over cooked eggs - operator removed.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At dessert station - chocolate ice cream 60F- cold holding, vanilla ice dream 60-63F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight - see stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At walk in cooler- Cooked pork ribs 45-47F at 10:40( cooling overnight ), cooked roast beef 45-47F at 10:40( cooling overnight )- food covered and stacked in metal containers- at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 41F within 4 hours- see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At dessert station - chocolate ice cream 60F- cold holding, vanilla ice dream 60-63F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight - see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At walk in cooler- Cooked pork ribs 45-47F at 10:40( cooling overnight ), cooked roast beef 45-47F at 10:40( cooling overnight )- food covered and stacked in metal containers- at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 41F within 4 hours- see stop sale.
May 7, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At walk in cooler- 4 dented cans of pineapple- see stop sale.
Live, small flying insects found Approximately 1 small flying insect by meat prep area/ walk in cooler landing on shelves above prep table. Approximately 1 small flying insect by dry storage in kitchen. Approximately 1 small flying insect in women's bathroom. Approximately 1 small flying insect by dinning room server station area landing on wall.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front line area- cooked plantains 110F- hot holding- food out of temperature for 20 minutes- operator discarded. At hot holding unit in kitchen area- cooked pot roast 104F- hot holding- food out of temperature for 1 hour- operator placed to be reheated.
May 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At walk in cooler- 4 dented cans of pineapple- see stop sale.
Live, small flying insects found Approximately 1 small flying insect by meat prep area/ walk in cooler landing on shelves above prep table. Approximately 1 small flying insect by dry storage in kitchen. Approximately 1 small flying insect in women's bathroom. Approximately 1 small flying insect by dinning room server station area landing on wall.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler- raw ground beef stored over whole muscle beefy operator removed and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front line area- cooked plantains 110F- hot holding- food out of temperature for 20 minutes- operator discarded. At hot holding unit in kitchen area- cooked pot roast 104F- hot holding- food out of temperature for 1 hour- operator placed to be reheated.
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. cooked paella (47F-48F - Cooling) at 10:40; cooling since 12pm 4/8/25 At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked paella (47F-48F - Cooling) at 10:40; cooling since 12pm 4/8/25 At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (sink and surface > 700ppm) Advised operator to add fresh water to premix sink and surface sanitizer to achieve 272-700ppm.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink by fryers.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Food storage pans stored on rack that has an accumulation of rust.
Apr 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer- operator removed ice.
Apr 2, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At cookline tall reach in cooler- raw chicken stored over raw fish- operator removed and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler-Raw pork 47F- cold holding, Raw chicken 47F- cold holding, raw beef 47F- cold holding, raw ground beef 47F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- as per operator cooler door left open food out of temperature for 1.5 hours- operator placed in walk in freezer to quick chill.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap- at cookline hand sink- operator provided.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer- operator removed ice.
Mar 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage area- one dented can of cheddar cheese sauce, and one dented can of green beans - see stop sale.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At reach in cooler by fry station- Raw fish 74F at 12:45 to 77F at 1:05 ( cooling since 11:30)- at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 70F within remaining time - operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee/ tea filters not protected- operator protected.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor- operator moved off the floor.
Sep 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At dish machine area- dish machine pipe leaking on to floor.
Sep 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler- raw ground beef stored over cut carrots- operator stored properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At meat walk in cooler raw ground beef stored over whole muscle beef- operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline- clam soup 127F- hot holding, chicken soup 128F- hot holding, broccoli cheese soup 127F- hot holding- food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator placed to be reheated. At front counter steam tables- cooked hamburgers 125F- hot holding, cooked onion rings 118F- hot holding food out of temperature for 45 minutes- operator discarded food.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At pastry station -blue chemical spray bottle not labeled- operator labeled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At dish machine area- dish machine pipe leaking on to floor.
Feb 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler by dessert area- yogurt 46-48F- cold holding, bread batter with eggs 46-49F- cold holding, whipped cream 46-49F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler by dessert area- yogurt 46-48F- cold holding, bread batter with eggs 46-49F- cold holding, whipped cream 46-49F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cooking area at buffet steam table - cooked burger 98-115F hot holding, catfish 84-104F- hot holding - food in shallow pan, overstacked- operator removed to be reheated.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwash sink by server station- employee dump drink into handwash sink.
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water draining onto floor surface. Observe water dripping from ceiling near salad bar but not touching or contaminating salad bar.
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