Golden Corral Z2661
1201 Memorial Park Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32205 · Permanent Food Service · License 2615048
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 5 routine inspection3 high priority (fixed by the Oct 7 follow-up, 2 repeats), 9 basic (5 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-25
- Administrative complaint on Oct 5, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score63
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 7, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitOct 5, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
hot dogs (64°F - Cold Holding); cheese (59°F - Cold Holding); ready to eat turkey (58°F - Cold Holding) door hinge in disrepair. Manager closed cooler temperature started to drop.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 28, Sewage and wastewater disposal: Raw sewage on ground of establishment.
Dish machine plumbing in disrepair water drains directly onto floor in ware washing area. Employees will use the triple sink until repairs are made.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
One flying insect in kitchen area, one flying insect in dessert prep area.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Basic9
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Handle of scoop touching Sunflower seeds. Manager removed scoop.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Cooler door off hinges across from stove where gravy is stored.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Gasket soiled on fish prep cooler.
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Wet Silver pans stacked on shelf in ware washing area.
Repeat violation
Code 25, Single-service items: Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
White spoons stored in black pans on dessert buffet area.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
Pipes under dish machine in disrepair.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Standing water on floor outside of walk in freezer.
Repeat violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Dusty vents in kitchen and prep areas.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Black debris on floor in ware washing area.
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.