GOLDEN CORRAL #842
815 PROVIDENCE RD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813.689.0470
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 14 visits since November 2023
DEC 24
AUG 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches behind warmer in bakery
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024066287 | Sep 24, 2024 | Dec 11, 2024 | $800 |
| 3--2024043460 | Jul 11, 2024 | Aug 27, 2024 | $400 |
| 3--2018019953 | Mar 23, 2018 | Apr 30, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shell eggs stored over pepperoni in walk in cooler. Operator removed eggs.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in meat cooler. Operator rearranged to store correctly.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cucumber stored over cut watermelon in walk in cooler. Operator rearranged to store correctly.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza sauce (50F); shredded mozzarella (50F) Operator moved items to walk in cooler.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Provided operator boiler report found on Division of State Fire Marshall website. Report determined that a boiler certificate was not issued.
Aug 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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- From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Aug 21, 2025Administrative 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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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. Tested twice at 0ppm. Operator replaced chlorine supply, tested at 50ppm
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed Unser hood at dishmachine. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding observed missing along back wall in dish and prep areas
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
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. From ice machine in server station. Manager replaced drain pipe to floor drain
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Sep 24, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Servers station
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Dessert station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on pizza reach in cooler
- From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Sep 24, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 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 priority1 Intermediate8 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. Dishmachine (149°), ran using thermometer and strips. Manager switching dishmachine to chemical chlorine
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies under table in meat room 1 live fly on wall behind servers soda station Operator eradicated cleaned and sanitized
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on door frame to kitchen 2 live on wall in meat room 1 live under rack by meat room Operator eradicated and sanitized
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Servers station
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Dessert station
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead under rack outside meat room 1 dead in chemical storage area 1 dead on floor in kitchen 4 dead in boiler room Operator discarded, cleaned and sanitized
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor servers station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on pizza reach in cooler
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Light very dim in walk in cooler
Wall/ ceiling soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall dusty above dry storage. Ceiling around ac vents dusty
Water draining onto floor surface. Under ice machine at servers station
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Jul 24, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at Interior of warmer in bakery soiled with food buildup. Dough punch machine soiled with built up food debris
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed in bakery and dish area
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles in dish area
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Debris and grease build up around compactor
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on floor of walk in freezer
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking cold water faucet at hand wash sink in butcher area. Cold water was turned off at the wall
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Dim In walk in cooler near salad station
Jul 23, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 24 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority1 Intermediate18 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. Dishwasher (Temperature 150); Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
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. Observed dish washer handling dirty dishes, then handling clean dishes without washing hands
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flying insects in butcher area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches behind warmer in bakery
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at Interior of warmer in bakery soiled with food buildup. Dough punch machine soiled with built up food debris
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on door interior
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed on corner of dish area, near soda syrup boxes
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cutting boards in butcher area
Dead insects, in pan. Observed in bakery. Manager discarded the dead insect, placed bowl in dishwashing area.
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 72 dead roaches in garbage room on floor near rear door
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed in bakery and dish area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under and behind equipment on cookline
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles in dish area
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Debris and grease build up around compactor
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on floor of walk in freezer
Interior of warmer has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Mosquitos breeding in standing water. Observed approximately 42 insect larvae in standing water on floor where baseboard meets the floor, near floor drain in butcher area
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking cold water faucet at hand wash sink in butcher area. Cold water was turned off at the wall
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Dim In walk in cooler near salad station
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed from walk in cooler near storage area. Manager reconnected drain pipe. Observed from ice machine at service station at dessert end.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Liquid seasoning blend containing ham observed in with no label or time marking, on prep table prep area
May 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.dushroom
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose.
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles several places
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.