GOLDEN CORRAL OF THE VILLAGES
3950 WEDGEWOOD LN, The Villages FL 32162 · 352.391.1905
Last inspected Oct 13, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly dining room.
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024023349 | Feb 1, 2024 | May 21, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Veggie casserole 48F in walk in cooler prepped at approximately 8pm on 10/12. See stop sale
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Veggie casserole
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in buffet area blocked with trash can. Operator removed.
Ceiling tiles /vents soiled with accumulated dust/ mold like substance in dining room.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In mop sink area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Meat cutting room fan guards on cooler unit
Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in chicken breading station
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attachment side Hose Bibb at dumpster area
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue chemical spray bottle in front counter area. Operator labeled bottle.
Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust, mold-like substance. Multiple tiles in dining room soiled Floors under storage rack in server station by the restrooms soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in grill area
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dining area closes off, not being used at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Honey butter on dessert buffet 53F placed in buffet from cooler at 11:00 am. Manager moved to walk-in. Discussed proper fill levels on pans holding that butter. 2nd temp at 1:28 pm 43F. Chocolate cream pie on dessert buffet 54F, placed there from walk in cooler at 11:00 am. Manager moved to walk in. 2nd temp at 1:28 pm 43F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer in kitchen by fryers was soiled with food residue on part where mixer piece attaches.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup and bowl both in frying powder bag by fryers, touching actual powder, being used as a scoop. Manager moved.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Metal scooper used to scoop food from containers into buffet containers, stored on top of plastic lids for food containers. Manager moved to clean container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves soiled in walk in cooler with food debris. Manager stated she would have employees clean.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly dining room.
Sink and surface sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sink and surface at 0ppm. Manager refilled sink second test at 272 ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork 102F stop sale 3 lbs oven in kitchen hot holding. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes sliced buffet 67F, 1st temp 11:30 am. 2nd temp at 1:52 pm 37F. Lettuce 69 F buffet line, 1st temp 11:30 am. 2nd temp at 1:52 pm 39F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey stuffing buffet line 117F hot holding 1st temp at 11:30 am, 2nd temp at 1:52 pm 155F. Pork102F stop sale 3 lbs oven in kitchen hot holding
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical substances stored above clean dished.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose bib by dumpster and mop sink. Manager located vacuum breakers and placed on both hose bibs.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Floor mixer soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of food placed in sink by white whipped cream like substance in sink and BBQ sauce like substance in sink.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Discussed with manager importance of keeping dishwasher clean.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile hanging in back area by coolers.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board behind buffet area prep table. Soiled cutting board on pizza make table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean food containers stored on drying rack, stacked before completely being dry. Plastic cups as well.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door broken, fallen off hinges. Reach in cooler door broken. One door must be opened to open the other door.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors and walls soiled through it prep, cook and storage areas.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Plastic food storage lids stored in soiled storage shelf. Discussed with manager the importance of storing clean equipment on clean surfaces.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven by chicken frying station has a heavy build up of food and grease debris. Discussed with manager importance of keeping oven clean and safety concerns.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of slicing machine soiled. Reach in cooler door exterior soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth in cardboard box next to bananas. Removed by manager.
Feb 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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DDBSA sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee was sanitizing dishes in 3 compartment sink at the time of the inspection. 3 compartment sink at 0ppm. Operator had employee make fresh sink. 700ppm.
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 loaded soiled dishes into dish machine, dipped hands in a bucket of sanitizer and touched clean pan to put on dry dish rack. Discussed with employee who washed hands and washed dish.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter on ice machine by dish machine area last replaced 5/2022.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee in buffet area wearing green bracelet
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees in buffet area
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Vertical reach in cooler in front of grills
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind dish machine Walls in mop sink area
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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DDBSA sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0pm. Operator had employee fill sink with approved chlorine sanitizer 100ppm.
Employee dried hands on clothes after washing. Discussed with manager
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands in hand wash sink next to ice machine, rubbed hands for approximately 5 seconds. Discussed with manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (47F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler stored over hot rice. Operator moved to freezer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Brush in hand wash sink in chicken cooler. Operator removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open water bottle on shelf with clean dishes. Operator discarded.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in grill area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in dish machine area Ceiling tiles soiled in dining room
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.