Golden Corral

2811 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., Clarksville, TN 37040

Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026

Score

High Risk

Public records show three inspections at Golden Corral stretching back to 2026. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 13, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to two violations before. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 13, 2026

Food Service Establishment Inspection

5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Time as a public health control: procedures and records

Inspector notes: Hold times not properly documented for salad bar items

Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Inspector notes: Jug of milk with expiration date of 3-3-26 stored in walk in cooler

Food separated and protected

Inspector notes: raw steak stored above raw, cut potatoes and raw fish in cooler near breading station

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Heat cab beside breading station not storing food hot enough. see temp log

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Walk in cooler and salad bar table not holding food cold enough. See temp log

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: floors and surfaces throughout kitchen are dirty with old trash debris and sticky to touch; missing ceiling tiles above prep and storage areas leave pipes and insulation exposed

Thermometers provided and accurate

Inspector notes: thermometer not visible in reach in cooler storing ham slab and hot dogs

Food properly labeled; original container, required records available

Inspector notes: bulk sugar stored without label in dry goods area

Utensils, equipment and linens; properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: cups stacked wet in waitress station

Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored, used

Inspector notes: single use to go bowl lids stored on floor in mop room; foil pans not stored covered or inverted in salad service area

Mar 17, 2026

Food Service Establishment Inspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: The prep sink faucet in the raw meat prep area is leaking.

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: There is damage to the gaskets on the nu-vu reach in warmer.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: There is grout missing from between tiles in various locations throughout the kitchen. There are chipped and missing tiles in various locations throughout the kitchen.

Feb 17, 2026

Food Service Establishment Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Golden Corral last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Golden Corral on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Golden Corral's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Golden Corral have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Golden Corral means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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