DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

GOLDEN CORRAL

Food safety records indicate GOLDEN CORRAL in LAKELAND has 9 inspections with a 3.4/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

4705 US Highway 98 North
Lakeland, Florida, 33809
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13509364

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13498883

  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Observed Chlorine 0 ppm at dishwasher. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 3 compartment sink set up for sanitation using quaternary 300ppn. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13489564

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of pinkish debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed near ice drop. Manager cleaned area. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water spots on tiles on south end of restaurant, restaurant has replaced north to mid of ceiling with new tiles. ceiling replacement in progress overnight.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed on south end of restaurant, new ceiling installed on north to mid of restaurant ceiling replacement in progress overnight.
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soft drink drain rack on south service station, employee removed ice scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Warning

Inspection Date: 7/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13462815

  • 36-08-4:Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed near 3-compartment sink.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in dish area, pools from spillage where tiles are missing and broken.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in dish area.
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in dish area from standing water.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed along wall behind equipment in salad area.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on can opener blade in salad area. Manager placed in dish area for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 1/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10769147

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in dining area.
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed in dishwasher area.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in disjoint area.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris behind cook line equipment.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in dish area.
  • 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed in dining area.

Inspection Date: 11/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10713787

  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed near bathrooms, and near 3-compartment sink in dishwasher area.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in dish area.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in dish washer area.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at bottom of wall from near bathrooms.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled food debris, dirt, or dust. Observed on can rack in salad walk in cooler.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near bathrooms, and dish area by 3-compartment sinks.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken nuggets 107 hot holding , manager removed nuggets from buffet and chose to discard. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 8/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8748686

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in salad walk in cooler.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in dish area. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind and sides of ice machine.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in dish area. Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in bakery utensils in 108F water, manager removed utensils. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled around soda nozzles.

Inspection Date: 1/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8474819

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager cleaned unit. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed coming from under and between loose floor tiles in dish area.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in dish area.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed on cookline.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in meat cooler.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on cookline.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle. Observed in salad area 2-compartment sink.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of peaches in walk in cooler, manager removed from inventory. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 8/16/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8364494

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under and behind kitchen equipment.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in dish area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris shelving under counter in service station on dessert side.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink on cookline.