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GOLDEN CORRAL

Food safety records indicate GOLDEN CORRAL in WINTER HAVEN has 6 inspections with a 3.8/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 6 reports on file

5722 Cypress Gardens Boulevard
Winter Haven, Florida, 33884
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/9/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10933414

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at light fixture at breading station
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. uUnlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid observed on chemical rack near ice machine. Operator placed labels. Corrected On-Site

4/17/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8753044

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf entering the dry storage area.

9/9/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8874065

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 7 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout kitchen area.
  • 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Spatulas in between wall and triple sink in ware washing area. Operator removed spatulas. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In ware washing area.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork in standing water in prep sink in meat cutting room. Operator turned water on continuous flow. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with food debris behind equipment at fryer station. Wall soiled with black mold like substance in behind dish washer.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee put clothes in bucket with solution. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-40-4:Basic - Work clothes and/or linens laundered on premises without a washer and dryer. Operator washing clothes in triple sink and hanging them to dry on fence around dumpster area. Operator took rags of fence and placed in laundry basket.
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Around bottom of walk in cooler outside of established no flies were found inside.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced towels at hand sink next to fryers. Corrected On-Site

4/8/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8645298

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tank. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around the door of walk in freezer.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In ware washing area.

2/22/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8463455

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of drink inside ice make table with food for the buffet line. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Lids on floor removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

8/3/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8366021

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf near kitchen entrance to the dishwasher area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Diet Coke beverage syrup under the shelf next to the beverage syrup rack.