Golden Corral in Tampa
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6942 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33634Part of: Golden Corral Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Golden Corral in Tampa has been inspected 8 times since July 2023, accumulating 36 violations with no emergency closures. High-priority violations dominated the record, averaging 4.5 per inspection—nearly double the statewide average of 5.2 violations per inspection overall. Shell stock requirements violations appeared in 6 of 8 inspections, a persistent pattern indicating recurring failure to maintain proper storage, temperature, or documentation standards for raw shellfish. High-priority handwashing and employee health violations also appeared repeatedly across multiple inspections, including failures in handwashing facility maintenance, employee health reporting, and proper hand washing technique. The facility received warning dispositions on two complaint-based inspections (March 14, 2024 and September 12, 2024), signaling escalated enforcement responses. The most recent inspection on March 9, 2026 documented 10 violations including 3 high-priority findings in handwashing facilities and shell stock requirements, resulting in an "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Golden Corral in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Golden Corral in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Golden Corral in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Golden Corral in Tampa last inspected?
- Golden Corral in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Golden Corral in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Golden Corral in Tampa are: Shell stock requirements, Clean multi-use utensils, Handwashing facilities.
- How many health inspections has Golden Corral in Tampa had?
- Golden Corral in Tampa has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Golden Corral in Tampa find?
- Golden Corral in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 27, 2026 with 8 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Golden Corral in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Golden Corral in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- 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.
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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).
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.
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