GOLDEN CORRAL BUFFET & GRILL
4690 COLONIAL BLVD., Fort Myers FL 33966 · 239-275-7757
Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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MAR 26
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 11 small flying insects on walls and ceiling of prep room near meat walk in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022017883 | Apr 5, 2022 | May 25, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Objectionable odors in dry storage area and kitchen.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly in warewashing area.
Unsealed concrete floor in warewashing area.
Jun 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Approximately 3 small, live flying insects found located in dry storage near mop sink. Approximately 1 small, live flying insects in meat cutting room. Approximately 15, small dead flying insects found in dry storage area on top of containers of icing. Approximately 2, small dead flying insects near exit door. Approximately 3, small dead flying insects in meat cutting area, one on prep table near raw beef.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed four cans of olives dented at or near the seams. The operator segregated the items for return.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee handle box of raw fish and return to cook line without washing his hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken wings stored over raw fish in reach in cooler. The operator corrected the items. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in meat cooler, the operator relocated the items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chocolate soft serve mix (47F - Cold Holding); vanilla soft serve mix (46F) in soft serve machine at buffet line. Operator not to use machine until refrigeration is corrected to hold at 41F or below. Observed cheese (49F - Cold Holding)at pizza area, educated operator about not overfilling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken (107F - Hot Holding) at buffet line, the operator pulled the item to reheat.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water treatment device with a replacement date of 3/2026.
Drain cover(s) missing at floor in warewashing area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored over bread and sanitary gloves.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath exit door near ice machine.
Exterior of walk in cooler in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil on floor near cook line, the operator relocated the item. Observed frozen shrimp on floor of walk in freezer, the operator relocated the item. Observed container of mayonnaise on floor of walk in cooler, the operator relocated the item.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed a copy to operator during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs at men's restroom.
Objectionable odors in dry storage area and kitchen.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly in warewashing area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed brussel sprouts and Mac and cheese thawing in open air. Observed raw fish thawing in open air at prep sink. The operator relocated the items to cooler.
Unsealed concrete floor in warewashing area.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in desert area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and cinnamon sugar in unlabeled containers.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed electric scooter and hamper blocking the exit door near ice machine.
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
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 no vacuum breaker underneath prep sink at kitchen.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup in the interior of Dish Machine.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no waste receptacle at Salad Station handwash sink. Operator placed waste receptacle near the handwash sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown sugar not labeled at shelf by ice machine. Operator labeled the food item.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged floor damaged steamer in buffet area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged floor tiles in dish area.
Oct 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged equipment on cook line with ham slicing station.
Oct 21, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 11 small flying insects on walls and ceiling of prep room near meat walk in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged equipment on cook line with ham slicing station.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor by dish machine as soiled.
Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground. Observed grease trap near back door leaking onto ground by back door. Operator has contacted service to empty trap as soon as possible. Overflow is located in a place that is not a walkway for customers or employees and is not contaminating any food contact surfaces.
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed missing time mark for ham, broccoli, and cauliflower. Operator placed time mark for items.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment is already on call back return visit from inspection compkon 03-18-2024.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed nozzle area of frozen drink machine as soiled.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed loose tiles near drain in meat carving station.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed carpet in front cashier area as stained.
Mar 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching bread at buffet with bare hands. Operator discarded the bread.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Randy Miller, 02/27/2019.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at buffet prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles missing at ware washing area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at women's restroom behind door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease at stove.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed at back exterior of the establishment.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed manager Time As Public Health Form for ham and chicken on cold holding buffet line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer door handle missing. The manager stated a work order has been placed to replace door handle.
Floor tiles and cove molding missing and/or in disrepair.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
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