GOLDEN CORRAL
4705 US HWY 98 N, Lakeland FL 33809 · 863-815-9774
Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken nuggets 107 hot holding, manager removed nuggets from buffet and chose to discard.
★ 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--2016043159 | Aug 31, 2016 | Oct 20, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Serviceline. Employee labeled spray bottle
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On cookline, employees are cleaning the cookline.
Sep 4, 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, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Aug 20, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Accumulation of pinkish debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed near ice drop. Manager cleaned area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water spots on tiles on south end of restaurant, restaurant has replaced north to mid of ceiling with new tiles. ceiling replacement in progress overnight.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed on south end of restaurant, new ceiling installed on north to mid of restaurant ceiling replacement in progress overnight.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soft drink drain rack on south service station, employee removed ice scoop.
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on can opener blade in salad area. Manager placed in dish area for cleaning.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed near 3-compartment sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in dish area, pools from spillage where tiles are missing and broken.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in dish area.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in dish area from standing water.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed along wall behind equipment in salad area.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in dining area.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed in dishwasher area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in disjoint area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris behind cook line equipment.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in dish area.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed in dining area.
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken nuggets 107 hot holding, manager removed nuggets from buffet and chose to discard.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed near bathrooms, and near 3-compartment sink in dishwasher area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in dish area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in dish washer area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at bottom of wall from near bathrooms.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled food debris, dirt, or dust. Observed on can rack in salad walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near bathrooms, and dish area by 3-compartment sinks.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled around soda nozzles.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in salad walk in cooler.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in dish area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind and sides of ice machine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in dish area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in bakery utensils in 108F water, manager removed utensils.
Jan 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of peaches in walk in cooler, manager removed from inventory.
Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager cleaned unit.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed coming from under and between loose floor tiles in dish area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in dish area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed on cookline.
Walk-in cooler/shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in meat cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on cookline.
Water leaking from faucet/handle. Observed in salad area 2-compartment sink.
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under and behind kitchen equipment.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in dish area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris shelving under counter in service station on dessert side.
Water leaking faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink on cookline.
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.