GOLDEN CORRAL OF PALM BAY

Does GOLDEN CORRAL OF PALM BAY keep a clean kitchen? Not quite — only a C, 77/100, the last time the state checked (December 16, 2025). That visit logged 1 intermediate and 5 basic violations.

Its latest visit (December 16, 2025) logged 1 intermediate and 5 basic violations. Diners rate it 3.9 across 5,478 reviews. By health score it's safer than 13% of Brevard County restaurants we grade. Menus here flag vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, and other dietary options.

Trend: improving · C (77/100) · safer than 13% of Brevard County restaurants we grade

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Restaurant details

Health grade
C (77/100)
Violations
6 total — 1 intermediate, 5 basic
Address
880 PALM BAY RD NE, Palm Bay, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
Buffet restaurant, American restaurant, Banquet hall, Breakfast restaurant, Family restaurant, Takeout Restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
3.9 stars (5478 reviews)
Neighborhood
Rivera Commercial Center
Seats
364
Phone
(321) 722-4142
Website
Official website
Photo of GOLDEN CORRAL OF PALM BAY
Photo: Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
3.9 Community-sourced rating 5,478 reviews
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Overall Score

62 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 20/40
    Grade C
  • Dietary transparency 20/20
    6 options listed
  • Community rating 16/20
    3.9★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 6/10
    Improving, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 9 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 9 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 9 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 9 PM
Friday
9 AM to 9 PM
Saturday
8 AM to 9 PM
Sunday
8 AM to 9 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. December 16, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 06 — Potentially hazardous foods properly thawed
    • 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
  2. October 14, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    1 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 11 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 05 — Food & equipment thermometers provided and accurate
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×4)
    • 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation
  3. October 14, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Emergency order recommended

    2 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 16 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×2)
    • 05 — Food & equipment thermometers provided and accurate
    • 06 — Potentially hazardous foods properly thawed
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 25 — Single-service and single-use items (×2)
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests (×2)
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×4)
    • 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation

Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to GOLDEN CORRAL OF PALM BAY, by Florida DBPR grade:

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: December 16, 2025