GOLDEN CORRAL #871
5525 Cortez Road West
Florida, 34210
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/8/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food preparation table in fryer area. Employee removed beverage. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed multiple mop in dish area not hung to dry. Operator hung mops. Corrected On-Site
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor in fryer area. Operator moved sanitizer off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk at 46F, ribs at 44F. Operator stated milk had just been delivered and ribs had been prepped approximately 1 hour previously. Operator stated that door had been open for repair. Operator turned down cooler temp to bring down the temperature of products faster. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/8/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/7/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing pieces of floor tile in front of dish machine area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed missing pieces of floor tile in front of dish machine area at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/7/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/3/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in dish area soiled.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 4 dead roaches in back grill area along wall next to four burner stove. Admin Complaint
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in kitchen next to soda syrup.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled and accumulation of debris in back corner of server area next to ice machine.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing pieces of floor tile in front of dish machine area.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in server area in dining room next to ice machine approximately 3' x 2' area of missing wall tile.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employees must wash hand sign in men's bathroom.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 6 bags of chicken part in sink in meat cutting room at 57F. Operator stated that the chicken was in the process of thawing and being prepped, but the person went on break. Operator placed chicken back in cooler with ice to bring temperature back down with bags of ice on top to rapidly bring temper back down. Employee stated the chicken had been out approximately 30 minutes. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent dropping in dry seasoning area across from back exit door. Observed approximately 3 rodent droppings in water heater room along wall next to water softener tanks. And approximately 2 along wall next to electrical panels. Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD-40 on bottom shelf in meat cutting room near seasonings. Operator removed can of WD-40. Corrected On-Site
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no temperature measuring device for high temperature dish machine. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2025 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 3/6/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the top of the dish machine with debris build up.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed the coffee filters at the server stations not properly stored when not in use. Operator placed these in their bags. Corrected On-Site
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed the general walk in coolers fan covers with debris buildup.
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed multiple buckets of wash cloth sanitizer stored on the floor of the establishment. Operator placed these buckets off the floor. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at their buffet grill cooler: Chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Beef (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed more ice and surrounded the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no device available to test their high temp dish machine.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing wall tiles at waitstaff area in dining room next to ice machine.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed floor under grill station has excessive soil. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged imitation krab being thawed in standing water. Educated operator on proper thawing. Operator turned on cold water to thaw correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels on food prep table. Operator placed wet towels in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 21-45-1:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Observed sanitizer bucket in meat room at 0ppms. Observed sanitizer dispenser in meat room not working properly. Operator discontinued use and instructed employees to obtain sanitizer from dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwashing sink in salad area. Operator replaced hand towels. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/8/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles in kitchen area near handwashing station.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime dust. Observed cabinet under grill station soiled. Explained to manager about soiled cabinet. Manager will have employee clean up cabinet at end of shift. Corrected On-Site
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use container upright. Talked to manager and will invert the single serve containers.
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed dishwasher rinse hands in sanitizer bucket and touched clean dishes. Explained to employee that she must use proper hand washing sink in between dirty and clean dishes. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing station in kitchen near entrance door. Operator filled soap container. Corrected On-Site
- 48-01-5:No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.Observed no boiler certification or inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/21/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior of the ice machine and interior of the door on the ice machine soiled. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Exterior of the meat grinder rusted.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in the floor in the dishwasher. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in the fryer area and under the equipment in the buffet line soiled.
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 1 hood filter missing on the exhaust hood in the fryer area.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under the three compartment sink in the dishwasher area broken and leaking water onto the floor.
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - 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. Employees handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing their hands. Employee re-washed the dishes and washed their hands. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw sausage stored over raw bacon in walk-in cooler #3. Manager removed the sausage. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the waffle makers stored on the clean pot and pan rack soiled. Manager removed the waffle makers to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/21/2023 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/27/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in dish wash room.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor under sink near dish machine. Operator cleared out floor drain. Observed standing water on floor throughout preparation areas. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bulk container of icing in bakery area stored on floor. Operator removed icing container from floor and placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens restroom does not have required hand washing sign. Emailed to operator. Operator will post in restroom. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls in kitchen next to and behind fryers and cook top.
- 49-01-4:Flammables stored/debris present in meter room. For reporting purposes only. Observed gas can located in garbage compactor storage room.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided to operator. Operator signed reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No advisory posted, operator stated menu board had recently changed and advisory must have been removed. Provided advisory to operator, operator posted. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/27/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).