Golden Corral in Tampa

Last inspected:

6942 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33634

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

Overview

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.

12Inspections
50Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Golden Corral in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 4.2 violations / inspection 4.2 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.72 violations / inspection 5.72 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Golden Corral in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)

— 5 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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 June 11, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
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, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Golden Corral in Tampa had?
Golden Corral in Tampa has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.2 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 June 11, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Golden Corral in Tampa ever been shut down?
No, Golden Corral in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

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