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 dateAugust 10, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3765299
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13873758
DBPR license5104333

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the pork. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on their dish machine. Operator disposed of it and sanitized the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed debris buildup on multiple ceiling vents in the establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on the floor next to their hot buffet prep hand sink. Operator disposed of it and sanitized the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in their ware washing area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign by the ware washing hand sink. Operator placed a new one there. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:20 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.