Golden Corral
6855 Gall Blvd., Zephyrhills, FL 33541 · Permanent Food Service · License 6112848
What drove the grade
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 20 complaint inspection3 high priority (fixed before it reopened Oct 21), 2 basic-11
- Emergency closure on Oct 20, reopened Oct 21Counts 20 for 30 days after reopening, 10 until 90 days, then nothing-20
- Safety score69
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 4 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitOct 21, 2026 Reopened after closure
The inspector came back, found the problems fixed and allowed the business to reopen.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - 1st follow-up visitOct 20, 2026 Still closed
The inspector came back, but the problems still weren't fixed, so the business stayed closed.
3 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority2
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
Observed 3 live roaches crawling near prep table near back door to kitchen near hot holding cabinets. Operator sprayed to eliminate roaches and continued sealing area. Operator has pest control present treating areas.
More time givenFixed on the spot
Presence of 2 live crawling insects underneath three compartment sink in dish pit area.
Observed 1 live crawling insect near prep table near back door to kitchen near hot holding cabinets. Operator eliminated and continued sealing area. Operator has pest control present treating areas.
More time givenFixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
Observed areas sealed and continuing to be sealed at time of callback inspection. Some areas of cove molding still in disrepair and walls near dish pit with some holes present. Operator sealed most areas and will continue correcting remaining areas.
More time givenFixed on the spot
- First visitOct 20, 2026 Emergency closure
Conditions were a danger to public health, so the business was ordered to close immediately. It can't reopen until an inspector confirms the problems are fixed.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb in meat room with a black hose attached.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
- 1 live roach found at base of wall near floor mixer in bakery area. Operator sprayed to eliminate roach. - 4 live roaches located near prep table near back door to kitchen near hot holding cabinets. Operator sprayed to eliminate roaches.
Fixed on the spot
Presence of 2 live crawling insects underneath three compartment sink in dish pit area.
Operator eliminated and started to clean and sanitize area.
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
Gaps in between walls in pre areas and bakery room, cove molding in disrepair and broken tiles in several areas throughout kitchen, wall bulging near three compartment sink and handwash sink in dish pit area. Discussed importance of repairs with operator. Showed operators sections that need repairs.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris with grease and food debris behind equipment near back door to kitchen across from hot holding equipment.
Food debris from cleaning cooking equipment near equipment in storage room counting bulk oil containers.
Earlier inspections 1
A98Routine inspection2 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitAug 12, 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.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee drinks stored on dry storage shelves. Operator moved and stored correctly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed heavily soiled dough cutter with accumulated grease and food debris.
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.