GOLDEN CORRAL BUFFET AND GRILL RESTAURANT
5091 OKEECHOBEE RD · FORT PIERCE · St. Lucie County · FL 34947
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-01-4High Priority – Observed: Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Large dent in number 10 can of cut green breans. Operator threw can away. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
03B-01-6High Priority – Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mushrooms 120F operator disposed of food item **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at server station Priority: Intermediate
31B-03-4Intermediate – Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink by frying station and sink by bakery filled soap **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
41-04-4Intermediate – Observed: Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. 4 cans of spray paint on top of soda syrup operator removed cans **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
Basic 10
36-36-4Basic – Observed: Ceiling tile missing. Above in/out door to buffet area Priority: Basic
36-34-5Basic – Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents dirty in kitchen by in/out door. Priority: Basic
14-74-7Basic – Observed: Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Small hot reach in cooler under steak grill broken not holding temp operator not using equipment. Priority: Basic
50-09-4Basic – Observed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current posted new license **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
24-08-4Basic – Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Several areas of clean dish stations Priority: Basic
14-11-5Basic – Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on upright reach in freezer. Torn gasket on meat walk in coole. Dish machine not pulling trays through but does sanitize, operator sated work order as been placed. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: Basic
36-22-4Basic – Observed: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Several areas of back kitchen and dish room Priority: Basic
36-62-4Basic – Observed: Light not functioning. 2. USBâs out under hood fan over desert freezer in bakery area. Priority: Basic
31B-04-4Basic – Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink located closes to door to enter baking area Priority: Basic
12B-13-4Basic – Observed: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Walk in cooler removed **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 11:45 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.