Inspection Report

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GOLDEN CORRAL

4705 US HWY 98 N · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33809

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 20, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3655949
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13489564
DBPR license6307644

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning**

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Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of pinkish debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed near ice drop. Manager cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water spots on tiles on south end of restaurant, restaurant has replaced north to mid of ceiling with new tiles. ceiling replacement in progress overnight.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed on south end of restaurant, new ceiling installed on north to mid of restaurant ceiling replacement in progress overnight.

#4Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soft drink drain rack on south service station, employee removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:11 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.