Golden Corral
A°1318 N Cooper Rd, Gilbert 85233
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-68054
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jul 7, 2026Routine2 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Per management the establishment is planning on remodeling the front dining area including moving the drink stations. Remodel plans will need to be submitted to the Department for this remodel. Please visit the following link to the Department's Permit Center to make this submittal: https://maricopacountyazenergovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/homeReport was emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed a couple of sanitizer buckets with Sink and Surface Sanitizer above 1875 ppm lactic acid. Adjusted to the proper levels between 704 - 1875 ppm lactic acid at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
Observed a badly damaged gasket for the NuVu hot holding unit that was located near the walk-in freezer. Repair as needed to assure proper unit operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Mar 30, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent by email.
2025
Sep 3, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.
May 29, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.
Jan 29, 2025Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed putting cooked zucchini and fried jalapenos on time as control as these items do not retain heat well. Inspection report delivered via email.
Inspector's notes
Observed dust buildup on top of light rods above food and plates in the serving line. Please maintain clean to prevent contamination of food. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2024
Sep 17, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected. Re-inspection report delivered via email.
Sep 12, 2024Routine1 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.
Inspector's notes
Observed refrigerator containing raw chicken and fish with an ambient temperature of 47.6*F when measured with a min/max thermometer. All meat was moved to walk-in cooler at time of inspection. All cold holding units must maintain ambient temperatures of 41*F and below. A re-inspection will be conducted by 9/23/24. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
Feb 15, 2024Routine3 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Harley H. Moore
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained - Observed drain below ice machine draining slowly. Please ensure drains drain quick enough to prevent water from backing up onto the floor. Repair prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods - Observed hole in ceiling near ice machines dripping onto the floor. Please maintain ceiling in good repair to prevent contamination and pests. Repair prior to the next routine inspection. Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions - Please maintain the outsides of equipment clean to sight and touch. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-501.14, C: Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition - Observed heavy dust buildup on vent hood near the soups. Please maintain clean to prevent contamination of food. Clean prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Nov 1, 2023Routine1 priority2 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection report was delivered via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Duane Weaver
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. - Observed chicken noodle soup and broccoli cheddar soup on the serving line with internal temperatures of 99*F-104*F when taken with a probe thermometer. According to person in charge, soups had been on serving line for about 2 hours. All TCS (time and temperature controlled for safety) foods must be held at 135*F and above. Soups were discarded at time of inspection (see embargo). Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-5-501.112, C: Outside Storage Prohibitions - Observed several trash bags stored outside the back door of the establishment. According to person in charge, trash company missed pickup earlier in the week. Observed trash bags from outside being processed through trash compactor for pickup. Please ensure refuse is not stored outside to prevent pests. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions - Observed dust buildup on ceiling tiles next to air vents. Please ensure regular cleaning occurs to prevent buildup of dust. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →