GOLDEN CORRAL

4705 US HWY 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809

Polk County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: OLAMA HOSSEIN · License: SEA6307644

GOLDEN CORRAL in Lakeland, FL has 34 inspections on record with 170 total violations (5 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

34Inspections
170Violations
1Closures

Data current as of January 30, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for GOLDEN CORRAL
DateReasonReopened
Aug 31, 2016 Rain contaminating food and food contact surfaces 11:22:00

Inspection History (34)

Jan 30, 2025 — Complaint Partial· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Nov 12, 2024 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Aug 13, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Jan 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
Aug 16, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
Mar 13, 2023 — Complaint Full· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V38 Waste properly disposed
V40 Wiping cloths usage
Aug 25, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Apr 28, 2022 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
Mar 17, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
Aug 16, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Jan 22, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Jul 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Mar 4, 2020 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 3, 2020 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Feb 20, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
Oct 8, 2019 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness
Jul 17, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
Feb 5, 2019 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
Nov 7, 2018 — Complaint Full· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
Oct 16, 2018 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 8, 2018 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Sep 19, 2018 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Aug 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 13, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
May 2, 2018 — Complaint Full· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
Oct 2, 2017 — Complaint Full· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Jul 25, 2017 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
Jul 24, 2017 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
Mar 20, 2017 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Mar 13, 2017 — Complaint Full· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Sep 1, 2016 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 31, 2016 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps
V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
Aug 31, 2016 — Complaint Full· 18 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
Jul 11, 2016 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition

How Does This Facility Compare?

GOLDEN CORRAL has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Polk County average of 0.11 closures per facility. It has averaged 5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.93.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has GOLDEN CORRAL had?
GOLDEN CORRAL has had 34 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has GOLDEN CORRAL ever been shut down?
Yes, GOLDEN CORRAL has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at GOLDEN CORRAL?
The most frequently cited violations at GOLDEN CORRAL are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Proper cooking temps.

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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.

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Last verified: January 30, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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