GOLDEN CORRAL Z2661
1201 MEMORIAL PARK RD, Jacksonville FL 32205 · 904.378.3688
Last inspected Dec 3, 2025 · 9 visits since August 2023
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DEC 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Soiled wash water drained from triple sink onto floor. Per manager the food particles clogged the drain, employee removed clog with a stick. Triple sink drains properly once the clog was clear.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Dec 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority0 Intermediate7 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. Hot sanitizing machine temperature 151.4F, target temperature 160F-180F
Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect near grilling area, one flying insect in ware washing area.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Brown paper towel used to line pan for raw shell eggs.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Soiled wash water drained from triple sink onto floor. Per manager the food particles clogged the drain, employee removed clog with a stick. Triple sink drains properly once the clog was clear.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (44-45F - Cold Holding); hamburger patty (45F - Cold Holding) food items was stored on top of cooler. Employee moved food items into an ice bath in cooler to cool.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Blue chemical spray bottle stored with clean utensils, manager moved spray bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine in server area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean silver pans stacked on shelf in ware washing area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in meat cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with black debris under steamer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers soiled with black debris in meat prep cooler.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under dish machine is disconnected, per manager employee will reinstall drain pipe to drain. Employee repaired pipe during inspection.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on shelves in reach in coolers on prep line.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of Green beans.
Live, small flying insects found. Two flying insects in kitchen area.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored next to condiments. Manager moved spray bottle.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzles on multi drink nozzle at both server areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling vents.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Blue food container lids stored in soiled container. Employee cleaned lids and container during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on cutting board in dessert prep area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled with black food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers soiled with dust in walk in cooler where meat is prepped.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled near walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 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. No time marking on pizza at buffet, manager wrote time marking
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Highest temperature is 142.5F manager states she will contact their supplier to fix the machine. Suggested to manager to use the triple sink to sanitize dishes until dish machine is working properly
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Flour on door handles of coolers in kitchen area
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean plates stored in soiled grey plate holder in ware washing area
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stacked on shelves in warehouse washing area
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula stored between wall and shelf at chicken hot holding station in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket is soiled on chicken cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled with dust and debris
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed potatoes stored over chicken flour.
Jul 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 flying insect on buffet line, two flying insects in dry storage area
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken gizzards stored over hush puppy batter, employee properly stored food items
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. liquid eggs (71F - Cold Holding) two cartons of liquid eggs stored on counter across from fryers. Per employee liquid eggs were out for 30 minutes. Manager put liquid eggs back into the reach in cooler to cool.
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. No time marking for carving ham, manager wrote time marking for ham
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black mold like substance in Ice chute in the to go area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty vents in back of establishment
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several wet pans stacked on shelves in warehouse washing area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Black debris on floor in server drink area
Hole in or other damage to wall. Several Tiles missing on wall of meat cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in the To go area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rolling cart in kitchen area near stove is soiled with food debris and grease
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris on interior of Fish cooler/ breading station
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black mold like substance on wall of walk in cooler/freezer in hallway, black mold like substance on wall near dish machine
Oct 13, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 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. No time marking on cheesecake and ham on buffet. Employee wrote time marking
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Reach in cooler in prep area, rusted shelves on shelves used to store clean equipment.
Dead roaches/pest on premises. Dead worms and worm like casings on threshold under exit door by restrooms
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Salad bar prep area
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple cracked lids
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Upright cooler insulation is exposed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. no hand wash sign at hand sink in server area closest to restroom, no hand wash sign at hand wash sink at entrance to ware washing area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cart in prep area, where gravy is prepped
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soil residue fish breading station at bottom
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Maintenance equipment stored on top of dry storage food items, employee moved maintenance supplies
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dust on wall in dry storage hallway
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect in kitchen area
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. No time marking Ham on the butchers block, manager wrote time marking
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzle at server station near restrooms is soiled on the multiple drink tab
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 10 plus employee preparing food no certified manager present
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Food debris on door handles in kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on vents in kitchen and ware washing area
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in dish pit area
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Black food storage bin on top of pizza make table, cracked lids in dish pit area
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of tongs touching Salad greens at bar, employee moved tongs
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes in dish pit area on shelves
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on reach in cooler shelves in food prep area
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