Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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GOLDEN CORRAL OF THE VILLAGES

3950 WEDGEWOOD LN · THE VILLAGES · Sumter County · FL 32162

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 19, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3493911
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8860977
DBPR license7000458

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#11High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly dining room.

#12High Priority22-42-4

High Priority – Sink and surface sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sink and surface at 0ppm. Manager refilled sink second test at 272 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#13High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork 102F stop sale 3 lbs oven in kitchen hot holding. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes sliced buffet 67F, 1st temp 11:30 am. 2nd temp at 1:52 pm 37F. Lettuce 69 F buffet line, 1st temp 11:30 am. 2nd temp at 1:52 pm 39F. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey stuffing buffet line 117F hot holding 1st temp at 11:30 am, 2nd temp at 1:52 pm 155F. Pork102F stop sale 3 lbs oven in kitchen hot holding **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale
#16High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical substances stored above clean dished. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose bib by dumpster and mop sink. Manager located vacuum breakers and placed on both hose bibs. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Floor mixer soiled with food debris.

#19Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of food placed in sink by white whipped cream like substance in sink and BBQ sauce like substance in sink.

Basic 10

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Discussed with manager importance of keeping dishwasher clean.

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile hanging in back area by coolers.

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board behind buffet area prep table. Soiled cutting board on pizza make table.

#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clean food containers stored on drying rack, stacked before completely being dry. Plastic cups as well.

#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door broken, fallen off hinges. Reach in cooler door broken. One door must be opened to open the other door.

#6Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors and walls soiled through it prep, cook and storage areas.

#7Basic10-02-4

Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Plastic food storage lids stored in soiled storage shelf. Discussed with manager the importance of storing clean equipment on clean surfaces.

#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven by chicken frying station has a heavy build up of food and grease debris. Discussed with manager importance of keeping oven clean and safety concerns.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of slicing machine soiled. Reach in cooler door exterior soiled.

#10Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth in cardboard box next to bananas. Removed by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
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 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.