GOLDEN CORRAL OF OKEECHOBEE
700 S PARROTT AVE, Okeechobee FL 34974 · 863-763-0444
Last inspected Feb 13, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 41 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches on wall underneath dishwasher. Operator called pest control who will be on site today.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023069140 | Dec 5, 2023 | Jan 16, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Feb 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting: buffet plates at cashiers station wet and at salad bar. Operator removed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed under fryers and under dishwasher.
Feb 4, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches on wall underneath dishwasher. Operator called pest control who will be on site today.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead in Meat prep room under table. Operator removed and sanitized. One at back chemical supply area room. Operator removed and sanitized.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting: buffet plates at cashiers station wet and at salad bar. Operator removed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed under fryers and under dishwasher.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched at back waiting section nearest fire place.
Water leaking from pipe under triple sink and at dishwasher. Operator has maintenance coming to repair.
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cash out Waitress touched mouth and hair and didn't wash hands. Employee was educated on hand washing and washed hands.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Turkey sliced (45F - Cooling) from 12/14 in walk in cooler. Item was wrapped in plastic wrap preventing cooling. Operator could not recondition food and discarded item. Operator educated employee.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One large sized Cheddar cheese can dented on edge and seam. Operator removed from service and discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Turkey sliced (45F - Cooling) from 12/14 in walk in cooler. Item was wrapped in plastic wrap preventing cooling. Operator could not recondition food and discarded item. Operator educated employee.
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches in floor in desert area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plates at buffet wet nesting. Operator removed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in kitchen and at desert station.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher. Operator is having remodel done to wall.
Aug 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable: buffet tables at cold area cracked at multiple locations.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher area.
Aug 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Red sauce and roast pork from yesterday in walk in cooler at: Whole cooked pork roast (50F - Cold Holding); Meat sauce (50F - Cold Holding); Operator discarded.
Live, small flying insects found. One is dry storage. One in meat room. One on buffet table, landing on hard boiled egg. Operator removed. Operator called Ecolab
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. One fly landing on hard boiled egg. Operator removed item and discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Whole cooked pork roast (50F - Cold Holding); Meat sauce (50F - Cold Holding); Hashbrown casserole (47F - Cold Holding); Seafood salad (47F - Cold Holding);Tuna Salad (47F - Cold Holding);. Operator called
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in walk in cooler: Hashbrown casserole (47F - Cold Holding); Seafood salad (47F - Cold Holding); Tuna Salad (47F - Cold Holding); Operator discarded, and called Refrigerator Tech who showed up during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting: ice cream bowls on buffet wet.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable: buffet tables at cold area cracked at multiple locations.
Urinal in men's room not flushing/functioning properly.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher area.
Water leaking from pipe at dishwasher gauge.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Burrito sauce made 1/26.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting: desert bowls and plates on buffet.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at dishwasher, under equipment and at dairy soft serve.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor: frozen pork in walk in freezer outside unit. Operator stored correctly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at grill station.
Stored food not covered. Ham that is cooked and stored not covered. Operator covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher and back buffet.
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Sticky pads uncovered under right side waiting station. Operator removed.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server did not wash hands after wearing gloves to remove soil from plates. Then removed gloves and left without washing hands. Operator educated employee.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices, buffet at salad bar with cracks on table top and at wall with soup.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting: salad bowls at salad bar. Operator removed.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Corner of wall by handwashing sink in kitchen, with expanding foam and black like substance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher.
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing in kitchen used to fill water pitcher. Operator educated employee.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Buffet table with broken parts, some repairs made.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bread pudding left in sink to thaw. Operator placed under running water.
Water leaking from faucet at sprayer location at dishwasher.
Dec 6, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in customer area.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, buffet line cracked and repaired with tape and non smooth caulking.
Dec 5, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 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 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Four small flying insects at buffet, landing on shield. Operator whisked out flies
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Five rodent droppings on top of dishwasher. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Operator called Ecolab.
Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Snap traps not covered. Operator removed.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap in male stall of bathroom. Operator placed soap at location.
Ceiling tile with hole at dishwasher and at bakery area. *
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in customer area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at ice machine.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, buffet line cracked and repaired with tape and non smooth caulking.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in meat butcher area, at dishwasher.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked leftover steak (47F - Cold Holding) from yesterday 7/30. Operator removed from service.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One small flying insect at side waiting station. One of buffet glass at middle area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked leftover steak (47F - Cold Holding) from yesterday 7/30. Operator removed from service.
Ceiling tile missing in bakery, broken in half.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting ice cream bowls. Operator removed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken with raisins on bar. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, buffet table top.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at bakery and dishwasher.
Water leaking from faucet at left side waiting station. Operator called plumber.
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