Golden Corral in Panama City
Last inspected:
105 E 23 St, Panama City, FL 32405Part of: Golden Corral Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Golden Corral in Panama City has accumulated 104 violations across 24 inspections dating back to at least 2016, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection — slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. However, high-priority violations have been a recurring concern, particularly employee health reporting violations cited in at least 5 inspections and handwashing violations appearing in multiple recent complaint-based inspections. A portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone on November 21, 2023. The most recent inspection on November 17, 2025 was a complaint investigation that identified 12 violations including high-priority issues with employee health reporting, chemical storage, shell stock requirements, and handwashing facilities; the inspection was completed with no further action, though a prior complaint inspection on May 2, 2025 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Golden Corral in Panama City: Comparison to Bay County Averages
Golden Corral in Panama City: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Golden Corral in Panama City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 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 Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 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
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Golden Corral in Panama City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Golden Corral in Panama City last inspected?
- Golden Corral in Panama City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 17, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Golden Corral in Panama City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Golden Corral in Panama City are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Golden Corral in Panama City had?
- Golden Corral in Panama City has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Golden Corral in Panama City find?
- Golden Corral in Panama City was most recently inspected on November 17, 2025 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Golden Corral in Panama City ever been shut down?
- No, Golden Corral in Panama City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Golden Corral in Panama City had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Golden Corral in Panama City has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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