ALOFT ORLANDO LAKE BUENA VISTA
7950 PALM PKWY, Orlando FL 32836
Last inspected Jan 30, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
FEB 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in the bar area notify Supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection. Recommend Manager notify current pest control service.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed transport cart stored in front of hand wash sink located next to turbo chef.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed cup stored inside plastic container used for sugar, recommend to use scoop.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 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 shredded cheese not date marked stored in walk in cooler over night.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dump pan stored inside hand wash sink located in the back area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of the ice machine has lime and scale buildup.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed five carbon dioxide tanks not secured stored inside the back area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed fruit spilled on the floor behind the bar.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign provide at hand wash sink located in the back kitchen.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink not in operation, engineering notify, the employee using hand sink next to three compartment sink.(temporary) General Manager will find out the status.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed sticky surface inside reach in cooler located in the bar.
Jan 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board on the reach in cooler has black discoloration left on the surface.
Jan 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Checked dish machine twice not sanitizing properly Final rinse only reaching 150°f wash cycle 141°f, recommend to notify dish machine company. Employee must use 3 compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitizer.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in the bar area notify Supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection. Recommend Manager notify current pest control service.
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 whole liquid eggs stored inside walk in cooler not date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board on the reach in cooler has black discoloration left on the surface.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed basket stored inside hand wash sink located back bar area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle has green liquid inside stored behind the bar.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed one CO2 cylinder not secure in the back bar area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed restaurant license not displayed. Manager found current copy of restaurant license.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of syrup stored on the floor in the back bar area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to plastic containers stored on the storage shelves.
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored inside hand wash sink located in dry storage room behind Main bar.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not labeled hanging on the 3 compartment sink.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed water pressure ver low for hand wash sink located near oven.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed very sticker surface bottom underneath storage shelves in the reach in cooler used for the bar.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored unprotected on the counter.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly./quat 0ppm, bar dish machine/rechecked 200ppm/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./white cutting board on prep table/
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./front bar and storage room/
No soap provided at handwash sink./front bar and storage room.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured./bar storage room/
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./female employee wearing a watch while preparing food.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./plastic containers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./front bar and storage room.
Stored food not covered./bucket of ice, used to serve drinks not covered/walk in cooler/
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board on the main reach in cooler has black marks on the surface.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed box stored inside hand wash sink located next to oven.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels provided for hand wash sink located in back dry storage room.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed oatmeal stored inside reach in cooler overnight not date marked, Employee date marked at time of inspection.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples not wrapped used on the buffet line
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior panel of the ice machine has mold like growth on the edge of the white panel.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three CO2 cylinders not secured located by walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves has old beer stains left on the shelves.(bar area)
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.