GOLDEN CORRAL #871
5525 W CORTEZ RD · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34210
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-04-4High 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**
41-10-4High 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**
Intermediate 1
16-62-1Intermediate – 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**
Basic 8
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in dish area soiled.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 4 dead roaches in back grill area along wall next to four burner stove. **Admin Complaint**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in kitchen next to soda syrup.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled and accumulation of debris in back corner of server area next to ice machine.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing pieces of floor tile in front of dish machine area.
36-24-5Basic – 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-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employees must wash hand sign in men's bathroom.
06-01-5Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:23 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.