GOLDEN CORRAL #871
5525 W CORTEZ RD · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34210
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-20-5High 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 swapped them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of the salad buffet: Chopped spinach (52F – Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been set out approximately 1hr ago. Operator disposed of the product on their own. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the hot buffet: Fish (120F – Hot Holding) Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator chose to dispose of it and set out a new pan. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical cleaner store on top of their soda boxes. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 2
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a number of ceiling vents and tiles in the establishment with soot/grease/dust buildup in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items improperly stored in the kitchen and dish area. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 2:55 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.