GOLDEN CORRAL #734
1630 N MONROE, Tallahassee FL 32303 · 850-224-4363
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Baked fish 120f, per employee out less than an hour. Operator opted to discard of own volition.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee picked up soiled items on floor and returned to food prep. Had operator intervene and have employee wash hands and change gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Baked fish 120f, per employee out less than an hour. Operator opted to discard of own volition.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by 3 comp sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents leaking in kitchen/food prep areas.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on top sliding doors and hinged door of ice machine.
Walls, floor, ceilings of walk ins and kitchen soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Apr 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 8, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator made previous day. Operator had employee start labeling.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator had employee start cleaning build up.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In kitchen. Broken/missing tiles in walk ins. Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Missing ceiling tiles.
Leaking pipe in hot water heater room and behind steamers in kitchen.
Jul 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 23, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours: Liver 50F Sliced tomatoes 50F Potato salad 51F Ham 49F Egg salad 50F Macaroni salad 47F Egg salad 50F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours: Liver 50F Sliced tomatoes 50F Potato salad 51F Ham 49F Egg salad 50F Macaroni salad 47F Egg salad 50F *See stop sale*
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor inside walk in cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing throughout kitchen, and in front of walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan inside reach in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jun 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed smoker at back cook line soiled with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen, operator provided paper towels.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair Observed several ceiling tiles in disre/ leaking water onto floor.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at multiple areas through out kitchen
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning Observed Old labels on clean plastic containers at drying rack in kitchen
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 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 dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Per manager maintenance is scheduled for repair and will use three compartment sink EcoLab SmartPower 7.81/1.128ppm until dish machine repaired.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking behind hot holding cabinet at cook line.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed high temperature dish machine surface temperature 152.1F. EcoLab maintenance arrived during inspection and connected sanitizer to dish machine during inspection. Three compartment sink EcoLab SmartPower Sanitizer (7.81/1:128).
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling above cook line/kitchen area.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose attached to splitter at mop sink with no vacuum breaker attached.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling vents in kitchen and prep areas.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing/ broken tiles in the following locations: prep area, dish area, and fryer station.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in soiled holster next to ice machine. Manager stored ice scoop in clean bin during inspection.
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