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GOLDEN CORRAL OF OKEECHOBEE

Food safety records indicate GOLDEN CORRAL OF OKEECHOBEE in OKEECHOBEE has 11 inspections with a 2.4/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 11 reports on file

Parrott Avenue
Florida, 34974
Okeechobee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/13/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13626184

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting: buffet plates at cashiers station wet and at salad bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended**
  • 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed under fryers and under dishwasher. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended**

2/4/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13624169

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 5 basic

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead in Meat prep room under table. Operator removed and sanitized. One at back chemical supply area room. Operator removed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting: buffet plates at cashiers station wet and at salad bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed under fryers and under dishwasher. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched at back waiting section nearest fire place. Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe under triple sink and at dishwasher. Operator has maintenance coming to repair. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches on wall underneath dishwasher. Operator called pest control who will be on site today. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

12/15/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13488915

Met Inspection Standards

4 high, 4 basic

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches in floor in desert area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plates at buffet wet nesting. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in kitchen and at desert station.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher. Operator is having remodel done to wall. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 12A-25-4:High Priority - Cash out Waitress touched mouth and hair and didn't wash hands . Employee was educated on hand washing and washed hands. **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. Turkey sliced (45F - Cooling) from 12/14 in walk in cooler. Item was wrapped in plastic wrap preventing cooling. Operator could not recondition food and discarded item. Operator educated employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One large sized Cheddar cheese can dented on edge and seam. Operator removed from service and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-38-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Turkey sliced (45F - Cooling) from 12/14 in walk in cooler. Item was wrapped in plastic wrap preventing cooling. Operator could not recondition food and discarded item. Operator educated employee. **Corrective Action Taken**

8/13/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 13488746

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 14-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable: buffet tables at cold area cracked at multiple locations. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**

8/11/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10900830

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 5 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting: ice cream bowls on buffet wet. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable: buffet tables at cold area cracked at multiple locations. Warning
  • 32-23-5:Basic - Urinal in men's room not flushing/functioning properly. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher area. Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe at dishwasher gauge. Warning
  • 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. Red sauce and roast pork from yesterday in walk in cooler at: Whole cooked pork roast (50F - Cold Holding); Meat sauce (50F - Cold Holding); Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One is dry storage. One in meat room. One on buffet table, landing on hard boiled egg. Operator removed. Operator called Ecolab **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. One fly landing on hard boiled egg. Operator removed item and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Whole cooked pork roast (50F - Cold Holding); Meat sauce (50F - Cold Holding); Hashbrown casserole (47F - Cold Holding); Seafood salad (47F - Cold Holding);Tuna Salad (47F - Cold Holding);. Operator called **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in walk in cooler: Hashbrown casserole (47F - Cold Holding); Seafood salad (47F - Cold Holding); Tuna Salad (47F - Cold Holding); Operator discarded, and called Refrigerator Tech who showed up during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

1/30/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8824655

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 6 basic

  • 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.

7/9/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8732393

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 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.

2/6/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8568500

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 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**

12/6/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8567422

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 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**

12/5/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8459299

Facility Temporarily Closed

3 high, 1 int, 7 basic

  • 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

7/31/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8353801

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 9 basic

  • 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