Golden Corral in Winter Haven
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5722 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33884Part of: Golden Corral Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Golden Corral in Winter Haven has 24 inspections on record spanning multiple years, documenting 105 total violations and averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations appear across multiple inspection categories, including handwashing facilities, proper cooking temperatures, chemical storage, and toxic substance control. A complaint-based full inspection on September 9, 2024 identified eight violations including high-priority findings for handwashing facilities, proper cooking temperatures, time as a control measure, and chemical storage. Handwashing and toxic substance control violations have each appeared in multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on March 31, 2026 documented one high-priority violation for proper hand and arm washing and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Golden Corral in Winter Haven: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Golden Corral in Winter Haven: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Golden Corral in Winter Haven: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Golden Corral in Winter Haven last inspected?
- Golden Corral in Winter Haven was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 31, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Golden Corral in Winter Haven?
- The most frequently cited violations at Golden Corral in Winter Haven are: Proper ventilation, Toxic substance control, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Golden Corral in Winter Haven had?
- Golden Corral in Winter Haven has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Golden Corral in Winter Haven find?
- Golden Corral in Winter Haven was most recently inspected on March 31, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Golden Corral in Winter Haven ever been shut down?
- No, Golden Corral in Winter Haven 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.
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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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