GOLDEN CORRAL
8928 US HWY 19, Port Richey FL 34668 · 7272326145
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2024
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found. 5 small flies under hand wash sink next to flat top grill.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Water leaking from faucet at dishwasher. Operator has someone coming to fix it today.
Aug 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade in salad buffet area
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. 1 stall out of order, water on floor, yellow caution signs posted.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans in dish room
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door and door frame of walk in cooler, salad prep area
Jul 31, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 5 small flies under hand wash sink next to flat top grill.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler - rice (51F - Cold Holding);operator discarded
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade in salad buffet area
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In dish room- pan and colander in hand wash sink, operator moved beef removed all
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. 1 stall out of order, water on floor, yellow caution signs posted.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At front counter between hot and salad buffet
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in front of vertical cooler in bakery area, operator removed roach and sanitized floor.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans in dish room
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door and door frame of walk in cooler, salad prep area
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Bucket on floor in salad buffet area. Moved to shelf
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel on prep table in salad area, moved to bucket
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler plastic containers of raw chicken over case of butter pads, operator moved case of butter Container of raw fish on top of container of cut onions, operator moved fish to cook line
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting boards stained in salad station Can opener blade
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Across from dish machine, operator put towels in dispenser No hand wash sign at hand wash sink across from dish machine
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch and bracelets on 2 cooks, removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In dish room, plastic pans stacked wet
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen prep area and dish room
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Basting brush handle laying in margarin, operator moved case removed brush
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Ceiling tiles are missing in front of the cash register area and in the kitchen area by the fryer basket station.
Ceiling vents soiled with dust in front of the cash register area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead, by the dishwasher area. The operator swept up, and sanitized the area.
Floor tiles are missing and/or in disrepair in front of the fryer basket area and the dishwasher area.
Food was stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer a¿¿ a box of sausage. The operator moved the box off the floor and placed it on the shelves.
Ice has built up in the walk-in cooler and in the walk-in freezer.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler - sausage links (45F - Cold Holding); Dairy (45F - Cold Holding), discussed cold holding with manager on duty, moved food to other cooler or freezer
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. Cold holding items at buffet, diced ham (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (45F - Cold Holding); operator put time stamps on items, all removed from refrigeration 3.5 hours ago.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans in dish room
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On inside of doors
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean plastic pans in dish room
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can cranberry sauce, 2.5 lbs
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. liquid eggs (55F - Cold Holding) in vertical cooler at bakery area since yesterday.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. liquid eggs (55F - Cold Holding) in vertical cooler at bakery area since yesterday. See stop sale
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. Sticker is for group of hot items not individual, new hot item was brought out, no new time written. Each item must have its own time mark.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Seasoning shakers in meat prep room, build up of seasoning.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In salad area, and back server area, moved to shelf, discussed proper towel bucket storage.
Feb 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 28, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ plans not accurate at licensing
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. plans not accurate, pizza oven is #10 says rotisserie, it is convection, #28 says convection, it is pizza oven, cooler next to pizza oven is not on plans, #37 says wok table, it is flat top, storage room is walk in cooler, walk in cooler is walk in freezer. # 47 and 65 not there. 67a is 1 alto sham
Jan 21, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ plans not accurate at licensing
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. plans not accurate, pizza oven is #10 says rotisserie, it is convection, #28 says convection, it is pizza oven, cooler next to pizza oven is not on plans, #37 says wok table, it is flat top, storage room is walk in cooler, walk in cooler is walk in freezer. # 47 and 65 not there. 67a is 1 alto sham
Nov 22, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ plans not accurate at licensing
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. plans not accurate, pizza oven is #10 says rotisserie, it is convection, #28 says convection, it is pizza oven, cooler next to pizza oven is not on plans, #37 says wok table, it is flat top, storage room is walk in cooler, walk in cooler is walk in freezer. # 47 and 65 not there. 67a is 1 alto sham
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