AC HOTEL ORLANDO LAKE BUENA VISTA
12799 S APOPKA VINELAND RD, Orlando FL 32836 · 407-597-3400
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked eggs wearing gloves did not wash hands or change gloves until Manager mention to cook at time of inspection.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed manchego cheese, gallon of milk stored inside reach in cooler overnight not date marked.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Checked employee food handler training Nioka Figueredo 6/20/2023 expired
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two CO2 cylinders not adequately secured.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed wine glasses stored on the storage shelves, must store inverted, spoke to Manager at time of inspection.
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked shell eggs wearing gloves then handled queso cheese. Spoke to General Manager at time of inspection recommend training for cook.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Email General Manager information training on handwashing.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed pasta labeled 2/2 stored inside reach in cooler Checked the pasta on Monday 2/9/2026, exceeds 7 days after preparation. Spoke to General Manager at time of inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed pasta labeled 2/2 stored inside reach in cooler Checked on Monday 2/9 must be sold within 7 days.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can near the hand wash sink located in the back prep area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored unprotected on the counter not inverted, or lid on the plastic container.
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of milk stored overnight inside reach in cooler (bar area) Manager removed from reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer has prosciutto left on the top surface located in the buffet area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided for hand wash sink located near the expo line.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter for espresso machines has no date on the filters or service, Manager will notify maintenance., Manager order water filters in October 2025.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored on bar, Manager removed at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees hand bag stored on the front counter with coffee cups. Employee removed at time of inspection.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can next to hand wash sink located in the back area, Manager placed trash can in area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on the bottom of reach in cooler used for beverages and beer.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked eggs wearing gloves did not wash hands or change gloves until Manager mention to cook at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Spoke to General Manager food items placed on buffet line 6:30am-10:00am discarded, recommend to use log for time mark on the buffet line.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed sliced mozzarella cheese stored inside reach in cooler drawers over night not date marked. Manager date marked at time of inspection
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed items stored inside hand wash sink located in front server area.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Unable to dispense soap at hand wash sink located in the bar area. Engineering notify at time of inspection
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees hand bags stored on the shelves on the front service line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labeled stuck on plastic containers in the back prep kitchen.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler certificates expired 122058, 135762 9/2/2024. General Manager will notify insurance company.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in the back prep area near reach in cooler. Observed one flying insect near soda gun in the bar area General Manager notify current pest control service on premises at time of inspection. Notify Supervisor on duty at time of inspection next unannounced routine inspection.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed half half not date marked stored inside reach in cooler, overnight.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed glass rack stored in front of hand wash sink, located in the back area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels provided for hand wash sink located in the back area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta stored in cooler not date marked overnight.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 cylinder not secured stored next to bag in box.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board has deep cut marks hanging above the 2 compartment sink ( prep sink) General Manager replaced.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label parfait on the container.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of reach in cooler has old food debris left on the bottom.
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - top of dish machine
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. - ceilings tiles and ceiling tile grids dusty in kitchen
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. - bar dish machine (Chlorine 0ppm). Chemical bottle empty. Employee replaced. Final read chlorine 100 ppm
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nov 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Slight dent in the middle of the can of dolma in storage area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop holder is soiled. Interior of oven is soiled.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for one employee trained. Maryuri Lopez.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Spaces in ceiling throughout the establishment.
Unwashed raspberries stored over cut melons in reach in cooler.
Oct 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Chlorine,0 ppm.
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.Bread at buffet line.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw shell eggs stored next to yogurt in upright cooler.
Slight dent in the middle of the can of dolma in storage area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop holder is soiled. Interior of oven is soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Hummus in reach in cooler.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for one employee trained. Maryuri Lopez.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Spaces in ceiling throughout the establishment.
Unwashed raspberries stored over cut melons in reach in cooler.
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