Garden Country Buffet & Grill in Boynton Beach
Last inspected:
389 Winchester Park Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33436Part of: Golden Corral Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Golden Corral in Boynton Beach has accumulated 184 violations across 41 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.5 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach activity. State records show 3 fire safety violations, including a marked exit blocked by equipment and a missing boiler certification cited twice. The restaurant has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of compliance callback inspections in early 2025 after a warning was issued in February.
Most recent closure: February 12, 2020 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Garden Country Buffet & Grill in Boynton Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
This Facility
4.5
violations / inspection
4.5 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg
3.81
violations / inspection
3.81 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Palm Beach County Avg
0.26
closures / facility
0.26 county average
Garden Country Buffet & Grill in Boynton Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)
Garden Country Buffet & Grill in Boynton Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025048035 | $200.00 | Jun 24, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2020008512 | $400.00 | Feb 13, 2020 | Fort Lauderdale |
Garden Country Buffet & Grill in Boynton Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Found for the second time no boiler certification available at time of inspection
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector¿s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked by speed rack . For reporting purposes only. Operator moved the speed rack at time of inspection.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By back door.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Garden Country Buffet & Grill in Boynton Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (42)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 9 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 4 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Garden Country Buffet & Grill in Boynton Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Garden Country Buffet & Grill in Boynton Beach last inspected?
- Garden Country Buffet & Grill in Boynton Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Garden Country Buffet & Grill in Boynton Beach last shut down?
- Garden Country Buffet & Grill in Boynton Beach was last shut down on February 12, 2020 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Garden Country Buffet & Grill in Boynton Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Garden Country Buffet & Grill in Boynton Beach are: Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Garden Country Buffet & Grill in Boynton Beach had?
- Garden Country Buffet & Grill in Boynton Beach has had 42 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Garden Country Buffet & Grill in Boynton Beach find?
- Garden Country Buffet & Grill in Boynton Beach was most recently inspected on September 16, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Garden Country Buffet & Grill in Boynton Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Garden Country Buffet & Grill in Boynton Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- Has Garden Country Buffet & Grill in Boynton Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Garden Country Buffet & Grill in Boynton Beach has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Garden Country Buffet & Grill in Boynton Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Garden Country Buffet & Grill in Boynton Beach has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Garden Country Buffet & Grill in Boynton Beach been fined?
- Garden Country Buffet & Grill in Boynton Beach has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Garden Country Buffet & Grill in Boynton Beach operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Golden Corral (2014-2020).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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