Golden Corral in Bradenton
Last inspected:
5525 W Cortez Rd, Bradenton, FL 34210Part of: Golden Corral Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Golden Corral #871 in Bradenton has accumulated 217 violations across 30 inspections since 2017, averaging 7.2 per visit. The facility has not been shut down and has faced only 2 disciplinary actions totaling $400 in fines. Fire safety inspections documented two violations: a blocked exit in 2021 (corrected on-site) and missing boiler certification in 2024. The restaurant's most frequently cited violations involve improper ventilation, employee health reporting failures, and sewage disposal issues.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Golden Corral in Bradenton: Comparison to Manatee County Averages
This Facility
7.2
violations / inspection
7.2 violations per inspection
Manatee County Avg
4.78
violations / inspection
4.78 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Manatee County Avg
0.15
closures / facility
0.15 county average
Golden Corral in Bradenton: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025035197 | $200.00 | Apr 3, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 7--2016022879 | $200.00 | Apr 14, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
Golden Corral in Bradenton: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 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.Observed no boiler certification or inspection.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) 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 inspectors 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
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Oil filter **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) 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.
Golden Corral in Bradenton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections29 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections22 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Golden Corral in Bradenton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Golden Corral in Bradenton last inspected?
- Golden Corral #871 in Bradenton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Golden Corral in Bradenton?
- The most frequently cited violations at Golden Corral #871 in Bradenton are: Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Golden Corral in Bradenton had?
- Golden Corral #871 in Bradenton has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Golden Corral in Bradenton find?
- Golden Corral #871 in Bradenton was most recently inspected on March 30, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Golden Corral in Bradenton ever been shut down?
- No, Golden Corral #871 in Bradenton has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- 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 V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- Has Golden Corral in Bradenton had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Golden Corral #871 in Bradenton has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Golden Corral in Bradenton faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Golden Corral #871 in Bradenton has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Golden Corral in Bradenton been fined?
- Golden Corral #871 in Bradenton has been fined a total of $400.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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