Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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GOLDEN CORRAL #842

815 PROVIDENCE RD · BRANDON · Hillsborough County · FL 33511

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 23, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3453893
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8746412
DBPR license3911745

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 23, 2024 12:20 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 24, 2024 9:31 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate18 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#19High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 150); Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning**

Warning
#20High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer handling dirty dishes, then handling clean dishes without washing hands **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#21High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flying insects in butcher area. **Warning**

Warning
#22High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches behind warmer in bakery **Warning**

Warning
#23High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 1

#24Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at Interior of warmer in bakery soiled with food buildup. Dough punch machine soiled with built up food debris **Warning**

Warning

Basic 18

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on door interior **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic16-21-4

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

Warning
#3Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed on corner of dish area, near soda syrup boxes **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cutting boards in butcher area **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Dead insects, in pan. Observed in bakery. Manager discarded the dead insect, placed bowl in dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 72 dead roaches in garbage room on floor near rear door **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-08-4

Basic – Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed in bakery and dish area **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under and behind equipment on cookline **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles in dish area **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Debris and grease build up around compactor **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on floor of walk in freezer **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of warmer has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic35A-12-4

Basic – Mosquitos breeding in standing water. Observed approximately 42 insect larvae in standing water on floor where baseboard meets the floor, near floor drain in butcher area **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking cold water faucet at hand wash sink in butcher area. Cold water was turned off at the wall **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic38-04-4

Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Dim In walk in cooler near salad station **Warning**

Warning
#17Basic29-03-4

Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Observed from walk in cooler near storage area. Manager reconnected drain pipe. Observed from ice machine at service station at dessert end. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#18Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Liquid seasoning blend containing ham observed in with no label or time marking, on prep table prep area **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:07 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
5 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.