Florida City, Miami-Dade County

GOLDEN CORRAL

33525 S DIXIE HWY, Florida City, FL 33034

FoodSeating
Latest violations
19
4 High Priority
Jan 20, 2026
City
Florida City
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 13Total: 19

41-07-4

Detail 24312385

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed baby powder on top of prep table across ovens. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-45-4

Detail 24312381

High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed outside of walk in cooler.

03B-01-6

Detail 24312380

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at hot bar: pot roast (100F - Hot Holding); fried chicken (104F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 30 minutes. Operator had employees remove items to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 24312384

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink; splitter with no breaker.

22-02-4

Detail 24312374

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on dry food and dish racks.

22-31-4

Detail 24312387

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish and food racks. Observed on knife magnets.

16-21-4

Detail 24312378

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 24312379

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to tiles outside of walk in freezer.

36-34-5

Detail 24312388

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24312373

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle above clean utensils across oven. Operator had employee remove bottle. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24312382

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed jacket and keys above clean plates on dish racks. Operator had employee remove items during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 24312375

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in mop room due to damaged floor. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24312386

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in meat cooler; blood on floor from beef. Operator had employee mop floor during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 24312383

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in mop room.

14-69-4

Detail 24312371

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer and reach in.

22-16-4

Detail 24312372

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in cooler across fryer.

14-33-4

Detail 24312377

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.

06-01-5

Detail 24312376

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sweet potato thawing in standing water. Operator placed under cold running water to continue thawing. Corrective Action Taken

36-27-5

Detail 24312389

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen area.

Sep 15, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 24033685

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler located in front of the fries raw beef store on top of mozzarella cheese. Manager removed container of raw beef and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 24033682

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior and top of dishwashing machine soiled. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24033684

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled near cook line and ceiling tiles at three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 24033687

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water throughout the kitchen.

22-08-4

Detail 24033686

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed of ovens Located at cook line interior has accumulation of black substance. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 24033683

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler soiled in the kitchen across fryers.

Feb 27, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

08A-20-5

Detail 23594193

High 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 ground beef at meat walk-in cooler. Products were arrange accordingly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23594195

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at bakery area soiled..

16-62-1

Detail 23594191

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-21-4

Detail 23594190

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dish machine exterior top soiled.

36-34-5

Detail 23594192

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled near cook line and ceiling tiles at three compartment sink.

14-09-4

Detail 23594188

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at baker area cutting board.

36-12-4

Detail 23594194

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout missing throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23594196

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 23594197

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards soiled at butcher area near back of store and reach-in freezer gaskets in front of fryers.

29-03-4

Detail 23594189

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water pooling under steamer next to flat grill at cook line.

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

08A-20-5

Detail 23453834

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed ground beef stored above fish inside the walk in cooler operator placed fish on. Top. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23453833

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed dishwasher machine is leaking water on the floor of the kitchen area.

36-17-5

Detail 23453830

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles by the dish washer machine.

36-12-4

Detail 23453831

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout missing throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

14-38-4

Detail 23453828

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a broken lid inside the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 23453835

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed a leaking under the hand wash sink located by the grill station.

22-16-4

Detail 23453829

Basic - Reach-in freezer bottom have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation

21-44-1

Detail 23453836

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed stored on preparation table at the soda station. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23453832

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork inside walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered food. Corrected On-Site

Apr 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

21-12-4

Detail 22810666

Basic - Dry wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site

36-12-4

Detail 22810664

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout missing throughout the kitchen.

14-38-4

Detail 22810667

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 1 broken lid and 1 broken container inside reach in cooler and walk in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 22810665

Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer.

22-16-4

Detail 22810663

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.observed shelves have accumulation of soil residues at reach in cooler by the fryer.

Dec 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

03B-01-6

Detail 22544879

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed onion rings (89 F - Hot Holding)at the steam table. As per operator less than 30 minutes. Operator discarded the food. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22544878

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator displayed the license. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 22544876

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located in the the main kitchen.

32-23-4

Detail 22544875

Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Toilet is loose at the bottom and water is leaking.

29-11-4

Detail 22544880

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a water leaking under the hand wash sink by the main kitchen.

42-01-4

Detail 22544877

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 8Total: 8

36-37-5

Detail 21654036

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

36-32-5

Detail 21654031

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles are in disrepair at ware washing area.

36-34-5

Detail 21654034

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled and ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 21654030

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

50-09-4

Detail 21654037

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

23-03-4

Detail 21654033

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed vent cover at meat walk in cooler soiled and ceiling fan cover soiled at meat room.

36-27-5

Detail 21654032

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled dishwasher area.

42-01-4

Detail 21654035

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Jun 29, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 21161258

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-29: Observed cutting board soiled. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 21161260

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-29: Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the preparation area. Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 21161259

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-29: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21161256

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a green cutting board at salad station has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-29: Observed a green cutting board at salad station has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 21161254

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-29: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Time Extended

35B-02-4

Detail 21161255

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device over preparation table pizza station. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-29: Observed insect control device over preparation table pizza station. Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 21161257

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at the walk in coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-29: Observed no ambient thermometer at the walk in coolers. Time Extended

Jun 28, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 12Total: 15

03A-02-5

Detail 21159406

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw salad (48-50 F - Cold Holding); cooked half eggs (57 F - Cold Holding) at salad bar. As per manager for less than two hours. And Pico de Gallo (51 F - Cold Holding); shredded Cheese (54 F - Cold Holding); Sour cream (56 F - Cold Holding) at next salad bar station. As per manager for the manager for less than one hour. Manager discarded the cooked half egg and change the coleslaw salad. And put ice at the bottom of sour cream, cheese and pico de Gallo for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21159409

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef with vegetables (77 F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (71 F - Hot Holding); meatloaf (75 F - Hot Holding); macaroni and cheese (71 F - Hot Holding) at holding rack next to the fryers waiting to be reheating. As per manager for about one hour. And cooked fish (99-101 F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (121 F - Hot Holding) on the top of the oven. As per operator for less than one hour. Manager discarded the product. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21159415

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21159413

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21159410

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21159405

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a green cutting board at salad station has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

14-11-4

Detail 21159411

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed one refrigeration equipment at front counter salad station doesn't working. Manager called the technician to review the equipment. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21159408

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor has accumulation of grease throughout the kitchen area. Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 21159407

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box with sweet plantains stored on floor of the walk-in freezer. Manager moved the box to a shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21159412

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two bags of onion stored on floor next to shelves located in front of walk in cooler. Manager picked up the bags to the shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21159417

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

35B-02-4

Detail 21159414

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device over preparation table pizza station. Repeat Violation Warning

05-09-4

Detail 21159416

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at the walk in coolers. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21159418

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the women and men bathrooms.

08B-12-5

Detail 21159419

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pizza dough not covered at walk in freezer. Warning

Nov 29, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 20686436

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw hamburgers (53°F - Cold Holding) at window door reach in cooler buffet area. As per manager for less than two hours. And cut tomatoes (61°F - Cold Holding) at buffet table. As per manager for less than one hour. Manager moved the products to the walk in freezer for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 20686439

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pepperoni pizza (112°F - Hot Holding); cheese pizza (110°F - Hot Holding) at buffet table. As per the manager per less than an hour. Manager discarded the products. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20686434

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at preparation areas.

36-34-5

Detail 20686438

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the cook line. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 20686442

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing at ware washing area. Repeat Violation

36-12-4

Detail 20686440

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout throughout the ware washing area. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20686437

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

35B-02-4

Detail 20686441

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device over preparation table pizza station.

23-03-4

Detail 20686435

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled fryers station.

Jul 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 20389171

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (55°F - Cold Holding); raw eggs (55°F - Cold Holding); cheese (54°F - Cold Holding) at front counter. As per manager for less than one hour. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 20389173

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken liver (117°F - Hot Holding); onion rings (129°F - Hot Holding); French fried (114°F - Hot Holding) at steam table buffet area. Manager moved the products to the oven to reheating to 165°F. Onion rings final temperature 185°F. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20389172

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two cutting boards soiled at buffet area.

36-34-5

Detail 20389167

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled above the reach in cooler bakery area. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 20389168

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed some floor tiles missing at dishwasher machine area. Repeat Violation

36-12-4

Detail 20389174

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout throughout dishwasher machine area. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20389169

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around fans and door. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 20389170

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold-like substance on wall around dishwasher machine area.