Eustis, Lake County

GOLDEN CORRAL

15810 US HWY 441, Eustis, FL 32726

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
3 Intermediate
Mar 17, 2026
City
Eustis
County
Lake
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 24447698

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior hot box in the kitchen " Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 24447696

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink.

41-17-4

Detail 24447693

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with blue liquid at three compartment sink. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 24447699

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in buffet area. Vent at three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24447700

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment at buffet area. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24447697

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at buffet line. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24447695

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at buffet line interior. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.

14-17-4

Detail 24447694

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 24022465

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 can kidney beans

22-02-4

Detail 24022460

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior hot box near walk in

36-34-5

Detail 24022459

Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-73-4

Detail 24022463

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment in kitchen

36-17-5

Detail 24022461

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen

36-62-4

Detail 24022462

Basic - Light not functioning in hood

23-03-4

Detail 24022458

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and wall over grill on buffet line

42-01-4

Detail 24022464

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Mar 27, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

03D-02-5

Detail 23664434

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -meat loaf (62F - Cold Holding) - beef patties w/ onions (62F - Cold Holding) - Operator discarded

01B-02-5

Detail 23664439

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23664437

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -speed racks in meat cooler.

31A-11-4

Detail 23664435

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - service area hand sink used as dump sink.

22-20-5

Detail 23664440

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - service area ice machine. - ice machine in kitchen Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23664436

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Hobert oven in kitchen area -Nuvu hot holding unit. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23664438

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of all cooking equipment in kitchen area.

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 11

08A-20-5

Detail 23479563

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw ground beef stored over raw pork - whole muscle beef stored over rice, beef. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Time Extended

01B-02-5

Detail 23479561

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Time Extended

03E-02-5

Detail 23479565

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. - Mexican sauce 98, Operator discarded Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Time Extended

03B-01-6

Detail 23479568

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Mexican sauce 98 operator discarded. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Time Extended

29-34-4

Detail 23479558

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - 2 hose bibs located in dumpster area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 23479559

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can openers (operator discarded) - mixer head Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 23479564

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -ice machines in kitchen -Ice machine at service station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Time Extended

40-06-5

Detail 23479566

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - employee pocket book hanging on can rack. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 23479567

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - ovens in kitchen area -Nu-Vu hot holding unit in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23479562

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of Hot holding unit in kitchen - exterior of icee machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 23479560

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - Mop Stored in Mop bucket Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Time Extended

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 12

08A-20-5

Detail 23348178

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw ground beef stored over raw pork - whole muscle beef stored over rice, beef. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23348179

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

03E-02-5

Detail 23348174

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. - Mexican sauce 98°, Operator discarded Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23348176

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Mexican sauce 98° operator discarded. Warning

29-34-4

Detail 23348177

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - 2 hose bibs located in dumpster area. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23348172

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can openers (operator discarded) - mixer head Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23348175

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -ice machines in kitchen -Ice machine at service station Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23348182

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - employee pocket book hanging on can rack. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23348183

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - ovens in kitchen area -Nu-Vu hot holding unit in kitchen Warning

29-27-4

Detail 23348180

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23348173

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of Hot holding unit in kitchen - exterior of icee machine Warning

42-01-4

Detail 23348181

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - Mop Stored in Mop bucket Warning

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 13Total: 20

41-07-4

Detail 22695240

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. - Burn cream stored above prep table in kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

01B-01-4

Detail 22695243

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.

12A-07-5

Detail 22695238

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

08A-20-5

Detail 22695250

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw beef , raw pork not separated on shelf in meat room. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 22695235

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. - cheese burgers, operator placed correct time. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22695246

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - mixer head - white cutting board in baking area. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 22695244

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -all food items on speed racks in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22695253

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cell phone stored on drying rack in dish area, Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22695239

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - watch Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 22695247

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - kitchen area. Repeat Violation

36-11-4

Detail 22695237

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -meat room floor.

10-17-4

Detail 22695245

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. - Knife in meatroom Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22695242

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - baking area

22-08-4

Detail 22695251

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - all baking oven in prep area. - pizza oven Repeat Violation

29-27-4

Detail 22695241

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.

23-03-4

Detail 22695236

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of hot holding units

29-20-5

Detail 22695254

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. - hand sink at entry to kitchen

36-27-5

Detail 22695252

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - kitchen area Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 22695248

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Hand sink next to 3 compartment sink

42-01-4

Detail 22695249

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 11

22-02-4

Detail 22316095

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener (cos) - white cutting board at pizza station.

22-20-5

Detail 22316092

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - small traces of black substance ice machine in back area. - ice machine in service area. Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 22316099

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22316091

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - dish area vents Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 22316094

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - servers

36-08-4

Detail 22316096

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. - various places throughout the entire kitchen areas.

36-17-5

Detail 22316093

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - back door - steamer area -throughout the entire kitchen areas. Repeat Violation

36-12-4

Detail 22316101

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - meat walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 22316098

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave in prep area (cos) -Oven in back kitchen area

23-03-4

Detail 22316100

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters

36-27-5

Detail 22316097

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall area behind cooking equipment.

Apr 28, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 14

41-07-4

Detail 21963830

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of medicine stored on shelf above 3 compartment sink Corrected On-Site

01B-01-4

Detail 21963832

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.

12A-09-4

Detail 21963829

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee left line and returned .

03A-02-5

Detail 21963827

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter operator place in walk-in cooler for quick cooling.

03B-01-6

Detail 21963833

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatloaf 110° reheat temperature 178° Bourbon chicken 116° Operator reheat to 165°

22-02-4

Detail 21963834

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Electric slicer. Mixer head White cutting board at pizza station.

22-20-5

Detail 21963828

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small traces of pink mold like substance. Ice machine in server station

36-32-5

Detail 21963835

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen area.

14-11-5

Detail 21963825

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pizza station door gasket

36-73-4

Detail 21963824

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Meat room and Walk-in floor.

36-17-5

Detail 21963823

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor at entrance of walk-in cooler. Floor tile at Dish machine.

22-08-4

Detail 21963826

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in prep area.

36-64-5

Detail 21963831

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Meat room and walk-in cooler

36-27-5

Detail 21963836

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behinddish machine.

Mar 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 13

03A-02-5

Detail 21836461

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blue berry and pumpkin pies 44° stored at self serve counter, Operator placed pie in walk-in cooler for quick chill. Operator placed items on time plan . Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 21836466

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner and sanitizer stored next to silver set up in dining area. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 21836464

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open quart of butter milk open 2 days prior in pizza station. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21836458

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixerhead White cutting boards in pizza area.

11-26-1

Detail 21836469

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 4 new hires.

22-20-5

Detail 21836465

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

12B-07-4

Detail 21836457

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored next to box of straws and behind tea urns in dining room.

36-17-5

Detail 21836462

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the entire kitchen area.

14-69-4

Detail 21836460

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-08-5

Detail 21836459

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front counter.

22-08-4

Detail 21836468

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in kitchen area.

23-03-4

Detail 21836467

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of dish machine.

25-05-4

Detail 21836463

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In public at front register area.

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

41-10-4

Detail 21636453

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Sanitizer stored over condiments in dry storage area. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21636456

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Red cutting board in dry storage area. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21636457

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Grease in center of kitchen under cooking equipment.

22-08-4

Detail 21636452

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Stack oven in center of kitchen.

31B-04-4

Detail 21636455

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Meat slicing room. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21636454

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under flat grill at buffet.

08B-12-5

Detail 21636450

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Box of shredded cheese in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21636451

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Behind pizza prep cooler in bakery.

Mar 8, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 20912941

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drink station by cashier soiled.

36-62-4

Detail 20912939

Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system has a light out.

31B-04-4

Detail 20912940

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. One hand washing sink by meat prep area. Corrected On-Site