DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

GOLDEN CORRAL OF OKEECHOBEE

Parrott Avenue
Florida, 34974
Okeechobee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8824655

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting: desert bowls and plates on buffet. Repeat Violation
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at dishwasher, under equipment and at dairy soft serve.
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor: frozen pork in walk in freezer outside unit. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at grill station.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Ham that is cooked and stored not covered. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher and back buffet . Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Burrito sauce made 1/26.

Inspection Date: 7/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8732393

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting: salad bowls at salad bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Corner of wall by handwashing sink in kitchen, with expanding foam and black like substance.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher.
  • 41-23-4:High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Sticky pads uncovered under right side waiting station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server did not wash hands after wearing gloves to remove soil from plates. Then removed gloves and left without washing hands. Operator educated employee. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-16-4:Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices, buffet at salad bar with cracks on table top and at wall with soup.

Inspection Date: 2/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8568500

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bread pudding left in sink to thaw. Operator placed under running water. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from faucet at sprayer location at dishwasher.
  • 12A-19-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing in kitchen used to fill water pitcher. Operator educated employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-16-4:Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Buffet table with broken parts, some repairs made . **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 12/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8567422

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in customer area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
  • 14-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, buffet line cracked and repaired with tape and non smooth caulking. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8459299

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile with hole at dishwasher and at bakery area. * Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in customer area. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at ice machine. Warning
  • 14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, buffet line cracked and repaired with tape and non smooth caulking. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in meat butcher area, at dishwasher. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Four small flying insects at buffet, landing on shield. Operator whisked out fliesRepeat Violation **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Five rodent droppings on top of dishwasher. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Operator called Ecolab. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-23-4:High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Snap traps not covered. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap in male stall of bathroom. Operator placed soap at location. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 7/31/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8353801

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing in bakery, broken in half.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting ice cream bowls. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken with raisins on bar. Operator removed.
  • 14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, buffet table top. Repeat Violation
  • 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at bakery and dishwasher. Repeat Violation
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from faucet at left side waiting station. Operator called plumber. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked leftover steak (47F - Cold Holding) from yesterday 7/30. Operator removed from service. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One small flying insect at side waiting station. One of buffet glass at middle area.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked leftover steak (47F - Cold Holding) from yesterday 7/30. Operator removed from service. Corrected On-Site