Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

GOLDEN CORRAL #871

5525 W CORTEZ RD · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34210

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 30, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3676181
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13556646
DBPR license5104333

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef and broccoli casserole on speed rack in food preparation cooler. Operator stated casserole had been prepped at approximately 8:00am. Operator voluntarily discarded product.

Stop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef and broccoli casserole on speed rack in food preparation cooler. Operator stated casserole had been prepped at approximately 8:00am. Operator voluntarily discarded product.

#6High 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 bourbon chicken on hot line at 126F. Operator stated the beef had been there for approximate 45 minutes. Operator placed chicken on grill to reheat to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in meat preparation room in back corner under sink. Operator removed roach and cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nest on clear containers in dish area on shelf. Operator had employees remove container to wash and sanitize and properly air dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old food labels on clean dishes in dish area. Operator had employees remove label and rewash and sanitize containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:31 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.