GOLDEN CORRAL OF OKEECHOBEE

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting: buffet plates at cashiers station wet and at salad bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed under fryers and under dishwasher. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: Time Extended

High Priority - Cash out Waitress touched mouth and hair and didn't wash hands . Employee was educated on hand washing and washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Turkey sliced (45F - Cooling) from 12/14 in walk in cooler. Item was wrapped in plastic wrap preventing cooling. Operator could not recondition food and discarded item. Operator educated employee. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One large sized Cheddar cheese can dented on edge and seam. Operator removed from service and discarded. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Turkey sliced (45F - Cooling) from 12/14 in walk in cooler. Item was wrapped in plastic wrap preventing cooling. Operator could not recondition food and discarded item. Operator educated employee. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches in floor in desert area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plates at buffet wet nesting. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in kitchen and at desert station.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher. Operator is having remodel done to wall. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable: buffet tables at cold area cracked at multiple locations. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Time Extended

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Burrito sauce made 1/26.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting: desert bowls and plates on buffet. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at dishwasher, under equipment and at dairy soft serve.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor: frozen pork in walk in freezer outside unit. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at grill station.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ham that is cooked and stored not covered. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher and back buffet . Repeat Violation

High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Sticky pads uncovered under right side waiting station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server did not wash hands after wearing gloves to remove soil from plates. Then removed gloves and left without washing hands. Operator educated employee. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices, buffet at salad bar with cracks on table top and at wall with soup.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting: salad bowls at salad bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Corner of wall by handwashing sink in kitchen, with expanding foam and black like substance.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher.

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing in kitchen used to fill water pitcher. Operator educated employee. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Buffet table with broken parts, some repairs made . Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bread pudding left in sink to thaw. Operator placed under running water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water leaking from faucet at sprayer location at dishwasher.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in customer area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, buffet line cracked and repaired with tape and non smooth caulking. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Time Extended

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked leftover steak (47F - Cold Holding) from yesterday 7/30. Operator removed from service. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One small flying insect at side waiting station. One of buffet glass at middle area.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked leftover steak (47F - Cold Holding) from yesterday 7/30. Operator removed from service. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in bakery, broken in half.

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

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting ice cream bowls. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken with raisins on bar. Operator removed.

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, buffet table top. Repeat Violation

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at bakery and dishwasher. Repeat Violation

Basic - Water leaking from faucet at left side waiting station. Operator called plumber. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable: buffet line counter top cracked at cold salad bar. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher and by fry station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-02: Some progress noted. Time Extended

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ S. Smith 4/13/2017

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned top of dishwasher. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at front grill , dry storage. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at back prep area.

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner: chipped buffet plates at far left station. Operator removed plates. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed between fry stations.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris Walk in freezer.

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, buffet board cracked at cold station .

Basic - Lights not working at back fry station.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at prep table.

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

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Non UHT creamer at 65° . Operator removed and voluntarily discarded 50 creamers. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Non UHT creamer at 65° . Operator removed and voluntarily discarded 50 creamers. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair buffet runner table cracked.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dry storage area and at butcher room.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting, ice cream bowls. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at chicken prep area.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Apple sauce can rusted. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Hostess used glass to scoop ice, for customer. Operator educated employee on proper technique. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above grill line.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting, at sundae station and at the triple sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Operator removed from service. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator obtained sign. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish left out on bottom of rack, not thawing in proper manner. Fish was 30F. Operator removed and thawed correctly in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly in mens bathroom.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust by back wait station on right, bakery,and dishwasher. Repeat Violation

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface by steamer.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at sink by salad area.

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Dead flies approximately 10 in dry storage area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area area. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by back door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches in dry storage area. One under buffet. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at sink. Operator called plumber to come and measure drains. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris back area by soda machine, dry storage area.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at sink by dishwasher.

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Operator removed item.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust back wait station, salad bar.