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GOLDEN CORRAL FAMILY STEAK HOUSE

1451 TAMIAMI TRL · PUNTA GORDA · Charlotte County · FL 33950

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 16, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3416110
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8589897
DBPR license1800831

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority03E-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed soup 118F at buffet line steam table. Operator placed the food item in the steamer to bring temperature to a minimum of 165F within 2 hours. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-51-4

Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed multiple booths in dining area to have holes with exposed foam. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-71-4

Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed at Reach in Cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed multiple containers underneath shelf at prep table. Educated the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris at Walk in Freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at food prep area above 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:59 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
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 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.