GOLDEN CORRAL
33525 S DIXIE HWY, FLORIDA CITY, FL 33034
License #2328989
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →GOLDEN CORRAL in FLORIDA CITY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 80.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 25 total violations — 5 critical, 2 major, 18 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on January 20, 2026 shows 19 observation rows: 4 critical, 2 major, and 13 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sweet potato thawing in standing water. Operator placed under cold running water to continue thawing.
- [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed jacket and keys above clean plates on dish racks. Operator had employee remove items during inspection.
- [41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed baby powder on top of prep table across ovens. Operator removed during inspection.
- [22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish and food racks. Observed on knife magnets.
- [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle above clean utensils across oven. Operator had employee remove bottle.
- [29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink; splitter with no breaker.
- [03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at hot bar: pot roast (100F - Hot Holding); fried chicken (104F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 30 minutes. Operator had employees remove items to be reheated.
- [36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to tiles outside of walk in freezer.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen area.
- [36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in mop room due to damaged floor.
- [14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.
- [16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on dry food and dish racks.
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
- [29-45-4] Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed outside of walk in cooler.
- [36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in mop room.
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in meat cooler; blood on floor from beef. Operator had employee mop floor during inspection.
- [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in cooler across fryer.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer and reach in.
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