Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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GOLDEN CORRAL

1734 W 49 ST, WESTLAND COMMONS · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 14, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3742550
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13781052
DBPR license2336581

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 14, 2026 1:00 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 15, 2026 9:19 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#6High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 rusted tomatillo sauce cans and five dented and rusted creamy mushroom sauce cans on rack at kitchen area, operator discarded during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale
#7High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roach crawling on hot food dispenser at buffet line. Also observed 2 live roaches crawling under rack by dishwashing area. Observed 2 live roaches at kitchen/preparation area.

#8High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 6 rodent droppings under hot holding units at buffet.

#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hush puppies mix (58F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across fryer, as per operator less than 1 hour due preparation, operator moved to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Also observed Buffet line: potato salad(46F – Cold Holding); chicken salad (45F – Cold Holding); coleslaw (45F – Cold Holding); cut melon (46F – Cold Holding) as per opera less than 2 hours, operator moved to walk in cooler and add ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10High 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 baked potatoes (128F – Hot Holding) on standing unit at kitchen area, as per operator less than 1 hour, operator proceed to reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled with food debris and grease waffles maker at buffet line.

Basic 5

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches on device inside hot holding unit at buffet line. Observed approximately 8 dead roaches on device on cold holding unit at buffet line.

#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on dishwasher drain board. Observed 1 dead roach on floor at meat room. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches under equipment at kitchen/ preparation area.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled with food debris gasket on unit at pizza assembly. Observed soiled with food debris and grease cans rack at kitchen area.

#5Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled with food debris shelves at walk in cooler.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 11:15 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)

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