GOLDEN CORRAL
5722 CYPRESS GARDENS BLVD, Winter Haven FL 33884 · 813 766 2877
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Around bottom of walk in cooler outside of established no flies were found inside.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef. The chicken was removed.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. uUnlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid observed on chemical rack near ice machine. Operator placed labels.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at light fixture at breading station
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf entering the dry storage area.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Around bottom of walk in cooler outside of established no flies were found inside.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced towels at hand sink next to fryers.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout kitchen area.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Spatulas in between wall and triple sink in ware washing area. Operator removed spatulas.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In ware washing area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork in standing water in prep sink in meat cutting room. Operator turned water on continuous flow.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with food debris behind equipment at fryer station. Wall soiled with black mold like substance in behind dish washer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee put clothes in bucket with solution.
Work clothes and/or linens laundered on premises without a washer and dryer. Operator washing clothes in triple sink and hanging them to dry on fence around dumpster area. Operator took rags of fence and placed in laundry basket.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tank.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around the door of walk in freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In ware washing area.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of drink inside ice make table with food for the buffet line. Operator removed cup.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Lids on floor removed.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf near kitchen entrance to the dishwasher area.
Food stored on floor. Diet Coke beverage syrup under the shelf next to the beverage syrup rack.
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.