Golden Corral in Port Richey

Last inspected:

8928 Us Hwy 19, Port Richey, FL 34668

Part of: Golden Corral Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Golden Corral in Port Richey has averaged 4.0 violations per inspection across 8 inspections on record, below the statewide average of 5.2, with no emergency closures. The facility has been the subject of five complaint-based inspections between April and December 2025, yielding 38 violations across those five inspections alone, a significant increase from the prior inspection pattern. High-priority violations during this period included improper hand and arm washing cited in three separate complaint inspections, employee health reporting violations appearing in two inspections, inadequate toxic substance control, improper cooking temperatures, and failures in consumer advisory posting. The most recent complaint inspection on December 15, 2025 identified 14 violations including multiple high-priority findings related to handwashing, toxic substance control, and parasite destruction, though it was completed with no further action required. Prior to the 2025 complaint surge, routine licensing inspections in January and November 2024 had minimal violations, with a February 2025 licensing inspection resulting in full compliance.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

8Inspections
32Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Golden Corral in Port Richey: Comparison to Pasco County Averages

This Facility 4 violations / inspection 4 violations per inspection
Pasco County Avg 4.76 violations / inspection 4.76 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pasco County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Golden Corral in Port Richey: Full Inspection History — DBPR (8)

— 7 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Warning Issued

Golden Corral in Port Richey: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Golden Corral in Port Richey last inspected?
Golden Corral in Port Richey was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 15, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Golden Corral in Port Richey?
The most frequently cited violations at Golden Corral in Port Richey are: Premises clean, Adequate lighting, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Golden Corral in Port Richey had?
Golden Corral in Port Richey has had 8 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Golden Corral in Port Richey find?
Golden Corral in Port Richey was most recently inspected on December 15, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Golden Corral in Port Richey ever been shut down?
No, Golden Corral in Port Richey has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.

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