Golden Corral in Fort Walton Beach
Last inspected:
414 a Mary Esther Cutoff, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548Part of: Golden Corral Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Golden Corral in Fort Walton Beach operates as a 295-seat permanent food service establishment and has completed 21 inspections since 2022 with 74 total violations documented. The facility averaged 3.5 violations per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The inspection record shows improvement over time: four of the most recent five inspections (between January 2024 and December 2025) resulted in zero violations, including a complaint-based inspection on December 10, 2025 that was completed with no further action required. Earlier inspections between 2022 and 2023 yielded occasional basic violations involving handwashing facilities, toxic substance control, and consumer advisory documentation, but no high-priority violations were cited after July 2023. The facility has experienced no emergency closures.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Golden Corral in Fort Walton Beach: Comparison to Okaloosa County Averages
Golden Corral in Fort Walton Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 2 inspections0 violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 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
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Golden Corral in Fort Walton Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Golden Corral in Fort Walton Beach last inspected?
- Golden Corral in Fort Walton Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 10, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Golden Corral in Fort Walton Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Golden Corral in Fort Walton Beach are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Golden Corral in Fort Walton Beach had?
- Golden Corral in Fort Walton Beach has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Golden Corral in Fort Walton Beach find?
- Golden Corral in Fort Walton Beach was most recently inspected on December 10, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Golden Corral in Fort Walton Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Golden Corral in Fort Walton Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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