Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

GOLDEN CORRAL

33525 S DIXIE HWY · FLORIDA CITY · Dade County · FL 33034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 20, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3631568
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10929118
DBPR license2328989

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#14High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed baby powder on top of prep table across ovens. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15High Priority29-45-4

High Priority – Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed outside of walk in cooler.

#16High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at hot bar: pot roast (100F – Hot Holding); fried chicken (104F – Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 30 minutes. Operator had employees remove items to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#17High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink; splitter with no breaker.

Intermediate 2

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on dry food and dish racks.

#19Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish and food racks. Observed on knife magnets.

Basic 13

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to tiles outside of walk in freezer.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle above clean utensils across oven. Operator had employee remove bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed jacket and keys above clean plates on dish racks. Operator had employee remove items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in mop room due to damaged floor. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in meat cooler; blood on floor from beef. Operator had employee mop floor during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in mop room.

#9Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer and reach in.

#10Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in cooler across fryer.

#11Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.

#12Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sweet potato thawing in standing water. Operator placed under cold running water to continue thawing. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:19 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
6 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.