GOLDEN CORRAL GRILL AND BUFFET
651 NW SAINT LUCIE WEST BLVD, Port Saint Lucie FL 34986 · 7726217920
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
10 Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Found on floor in dry storage area/ beverage area. Manager removed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $450
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2026025276 | Mar 4, 2026 | May 4, 2026 | $200 |
| 4--2022051194 | Oct 18, 2022 | Feb 15, 2023 | $250 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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10 Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Found on floor in dry storage area/ beverage area. Manager removed.
7 Dead roaches on premises found at south corner of meat room. 1 by hand washing sink near bulk ice machine. Manager removed.
Mar 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Buffet area and dish pit area.
Mar 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 droppings found near soda station. Employee cleaned up area.
1 Dead roaches on premises. Under bulk ice machine. Employee removed right away.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven. Employee cleaned.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Buffet / hot holding area. Employee removed.
Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood system of pizza station. Employee corrected.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters pizza station.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Buffet area and dish pit area.
Water draining onto floor surface. From pizza cooler. Manager placed flat pan to capture.
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink closes to dish machine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid. Manager stated thinks it is freshener. Manager discarded liquid.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Employee cleaned and sanitized.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Accessible/ unisex bathroom.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of warmers and fryers.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In front of warmers.
Water draining onto floor surface. From pizza cooler. Manager placed pan underneath to capture draining water.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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1 Dead roaches on counter near register. Manager removed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of small pizza make cooler and multiple areas throughout kitchen area. Manager tried to remove from kitchen areas.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over potato salad and whipped margarine in walk in cooler. Manager placed raw chicken at bottom shelf.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Near walk in cooler. Manager placed soap.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee/ family restroom.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Poultry refrigerator and door handle latch of hot holding unit by fry station.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In family/employee bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine out of order on north side.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of steamers and ware washing area.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Grill station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side paneling of fryers. And hood filters near pizza station and fryers.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Oct 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Bakery cooler not working. No tcs products are stored in. Per Manager, compressor is not working. And produce cooler found at 48-49F with thermometer. Manager called to get it checked into.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of women's bathroom and in front of steamers.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area, and kitchen.
Oct 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pasta Alfredo 47-50F cold holding, rice 47F cold holding, cooked beans 47F cold holding, sausage 45F cold holding, coleslaw 47F cold holding, tuna salad 47F cold holding, cut melon 54F cold holding, macaroni and cheese 64F cold holding, seafood salad 47F cold holding, banana pudding 47F cold holding, shredded cheddar cheese 60F cold holding, shredded cheese 55F cheese, cooked chicken 50F cold holding, shredded pork 55F cold holding, cooked steak 55F cold holding, cut spinach 50F cold holding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta Alfredo 47-50F cold holding, rice 47F cold holding, cooked beans 47F cold holding, sausage 45F cold holding, coleslaw 47F cold holding, tuna salad 47F cold holding, cut melon 54F cold holding, macaroni and cheese 64F cold holding, seafood salad 47F cold holding, banana pudding 47F cold holding, shredded cheddar cheese 60F cold holding, shredded cheese 55F cheese, cooked chicken 50F cold holding, shredded pork 55F cold holding, cooked steak 55F cold holding, cut spinach 50F cold holding. All products made yesterday. Manager discarded products.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Bakery cooler not working. No tcs products are stored in. Per Manager, compressor is not working. And produce cooler found at 48-49F with thermometer. Manager called to get it checked into.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In bakery station.
Equipment in poor repair. Rotisserie oven not working.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of women's bathroom and in front of steamers.
Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under sautéed station. 3 light bulbs out on fry station. 2 light bulbs out in steamer station. 1 light bulb out in pizza station.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area, and kitchen.
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk, buttermilk and liquid eggs. Bakery walk in cooler. Operator discarded buttermilk and liquid eggs. Milk was labeled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Degreaser bottle in sink by fryers
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink by fryers
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back hall
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket warmer oven
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By steamers
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened water bakery walk in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Sausage and biscuits walk in freezer
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat grip on meat slicer has old food on it.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In salad area.
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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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. Employee dipped hands into sanitize solution in place of hand washing.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flying insects in server drink station area. Next routine per supervisor on duty R. Hicks.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken gizzards 44F, manager put on ice to rapid chill
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large mixing bowls in kitchen not stored inverted.
Equipment in poor repair. Oven door doesn't stay closed, using cardboard wedged in between to keep door closed.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light lens has standing water in it in back storage area near ice machine.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean plastic pans.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not stored covered or protected.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken in standing water.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons not presented handle first in server area.
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.