GOLDEN CORRAL FAMILY STEAK HOUSE
1451 TAMIAMI TRL · PUNTA GORDA · Charlotte County · FL 33950
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
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 and fish on ice bath over fish batter and flour on cart next to deep fryers. Operator removed the batter and flour to a different location. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw fish 55F and chicken 53F in ice bath next to Deep Fryers due to melted ice. Operator placed ice immediately in the container and food items to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed sour cream at Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled at can opener blade. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple containers at salad station handwash sink. Operator removed the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager in Charge: John Rothert **Repeat Violation**
31B-06-4Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser blocked by fan at salad station. Operator removed the fan. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed multiple cups at dish shelf. Educated the operator. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease buildup on floors underneath Deep Fryers and Walk in Freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Freezer. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed behind the door of Deep Fryer, flour container, and fish batter. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at meat Walk in Cooler.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed not labeled at flour and fish batter container. Operator labeled the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:34 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.