GOLDEN CORRAL #871
5525 W CORTEZ RD · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34210
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Basa fish in walk-in prep cooler at 46F, operator stated fish had been prepped approximately 3 hours earlier. Operator put speed rack into walk-in freezer to rapidly bring down temperature. Observed beef roast in walk-in prep cooler at 46F, operator stated beef roast had been made approximately 3 hour earlier. Operator placed spend rack into walk-in freezer to rapidly bring down temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 7
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen and food preparation areas with soil and grease.
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees bottled water in reach-in food preparation cooler at salad bar. Operator removed bottled water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clear container in dish area.
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed clear containers in dish washing area with cracked bottom. Operator removed container for disposals.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of ice-cream cones on the floor in the ice area. Operator moved case of ice cream cones to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in meat room walk-in cooler. Operator placed ambient thermometer in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old food labels on clear containers in dish machine area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:30 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.