Golden Corral of the Villages in The Villages
Last inspected:
3950 Wedgewood Ln, The Villages, FL 32162Part of: Golden Corral Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Golden Corral of the Villages has logged 24 inspections with 177 violations since 2022, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection—more than 40 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been persistent across inspections, with employee health reporting cited in 7 inspections, chemical storage in 6 inspections, food contact surface sanitation in 5 inspections, and consumer advisory failures in 5 inspections. Chemical storage violations and employee health failures—including sick workers and improper hand washing—appear as recurring management concerns. One administrative complaint was recommended following a February 2024 inspection that identified shell stock and parasite destruction violations. The facility received a single disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. The most recent inspection on October 13, 2025 found 12 violations including high-priority chemical storage and employee health reporting failures, with disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Golden Corral of the Villages in The Villages: Comparison to Sumter County Averages
Golden Corral of the Villages in The Villages: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024023349 | $400.00 | Feb 1, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale |
Golden Corral of the Villages in The Villages: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Golden Corral of the Villages in The Villages: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Golden Corral of the Villages in The Villages last inspected?
- Golden Corral of the Villages in The Villages was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 13, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Golden Corral of the Villages in The Villages?
- The most frequently cited violations at Golden Corral of the Villages in The Villages are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Golden Corral of the Villages in The Villages had?
- Golden Corral of the Villages in The Villages has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Golden Corral of the Villages in The Villages find?
- Golden Corral of the Villages in The Villages was most recently inspected on October 13, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Golden Corral of the Villages in The Villages ever been shut down?
- No, Golden Corral of the Villages in The Villages has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Golden Corral of the Villages in The Villages faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Golden Corral of the Villages in The Villages has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Golden Corral of the Villages in The Villages been fined?
- Golden Corral of the Villages in The Villages has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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