Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

GOLDEN CORRAL

2111 SW COLLEGE RD · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34471

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 20, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3756277
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13846062
DBPR license5202067

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. 1. One live fly flying in kitchen near dish machine. 2. One live fly flying in kitchen near manager's office.

#10High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan containing raw chicken wings stored on shelf above pan containing raw pork chops inside reach-in cooler near cookline. Manager moved the raw chicken to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on wall on corner near warewash area.

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Tin can containing acetone stored on shelf directly above shelf containing soda syrup. Manager removed the acetone from the shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 8

#1Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Two employees handling food in kitchen with watches on wrists.

#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups near fountain machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in water heater room and on floor in server station across from front counter. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Lid of dumpster left open.

#5Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door of kitchen left open with two flies present in kitchen. Manager closed the door during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic42-03-5

Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Tool bag, hammer, and power drill stored on shelf above fountain soda boxes in dry storage room. An employee removed all tools from the shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic08B-74-1

Basic – Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Several bags of water softener salt stored uncovered outside near dumpster. Manager moved all the water softener salt indoors on a shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored down inside mop bucket beside mop sink. Manager had an employee hang the mop to dry during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:48 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.