A popular family-friendly buffet chain restaurant in Brandon, Florida, Golden Corral, was temporarily closed on September 24th, 2024, due to 12 violations, including 3 high-priority concerns. However, the restaurant was able to address these issues and reopen the same day after a callback inspection.
This marks the second closure for the Hillsborough County eatery this year, with a previous shutdown occurring on July 23, 2024.
This prominent all-you-can-eat establishment, located at 815 Providence Rd in Hillsborough County, was cited for three high-priority, one intermediate, and eight basic violations.
Despite these setbacks, this Golden Corral in Brandon maintains a 4.2-star rating from 7,056 Google reviews, indicating its popularity among local diners.
This is What Happened During The Inspection
High-priority violations included issues with the dishmachine not deep-cleaning correctly, the presence of live small flying insects in various food preparation areas, and evidence of live roach activity.