Golden Corral #871
5525 W Cortez Rd, Bradenton, FL 34210 · Permanent Food Service · License 5104333
What drove the grade
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 22 complaint inspection4 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 basic (1 repeat)-17
- Safety score83
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitOct 22, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed on top of the salad buffet: Chopped spinach (52°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been set out approximately 1hr ago. Operator disposed of the product on their own.
Fixed on the spot
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
Observed on the hot buffet: Fish (120°F - Hot Holding) Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator chose to dispose of it and set out a new pan.
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in the walk in cooler. Operator swapped them.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed a chemical cleaner store on top of their soda boxes. Operator removed it.
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed a number of ceiling vents and tiles in the establishment with soot/grease/dust buildup in the establishment.
Repeat violation
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed employee personal items improperly stored in the kitchen and dish area. Operator removed them.
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
A90Complaint inspection6 violations, 2 high priority · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitAug 11, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic2
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
More time given
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
More time given
- First visitAug 10, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the pork.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
Observed 1 live roach on their dish machine. Operator disposed of it and sanitized the area.
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed a missing sign by the ware washing hand sink. Operator placed a new one there.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
Observed 1 dead roach on the floor next to their hot buffet prep hand sink. Operator disposed of it and sanitized the area.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed standing water in their ware washing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed debris buildup on multiple ceiling vents in the establishment.
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.