Mac Mini Server HDD is corrupt and ...

I was using Disc Utility Repair/Verify on Server HDD to fix issues with the drive and it gave me the following:
Volume Server HDD found corrupt and needs to be repaired. Reformat disc and restore back up files.
This is a Mac Mini model A1347. Every time I start the machine, it opens with the Disc Utility page with the options to use:
Disc Utility
Access the Internet for Help
Download a new version of the OSX
Restore from Time Machine
I have tried all of these options and when I try the suggested fix, it always results in an error preventing the fix. I have most of the files from the Server HDD saved, so if I have to reformat it, it isn't a big deal.
What is my best option?
Thanks
-Mike

IIIaass, I'm sure you are right, and it is something I need to keep an eye on.
I'm hopeful that it is up and running again, but skeptical about it at the same time because it seemed to come around after enough tries.
Though as a novice Mac user, it could be that I finally did everything right instead of haphazardly trying things?
In any event, I'll keep backing up my work and if I start to see anything crazy start up again, I'll know for sure. What should I be looking for prior to the Utilities window cycling over and over?
Thanks again.

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