BOATHOUSE RESTAURANT
1630 E BUENA VISTA BLVD, Lake Buena Vista FL 32830 · 312-342-8170
Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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APR 26
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found Observed three flying insects in the main bar Spoke to Manager current professional pest control service treating the area. Notify supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insects found in pantry 8 small insects on the wall in pantry 1 small flying insects in bread area 2 small flying insects in side server area near dining room 3 small flying insects on wall in side server area 1 small flying insects in side server area 16 total
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shells eggs unpasteurized stored next to ready to eat cheese walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to quick chill cut cabbage (45-47F - Cold Holding); recheck 41°f salmon (50F - Cold Holding); grouper (47F - Cold Holding) house made sala (45-47F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. honey butter (92F - Hot Holding); spice butter (129F - Hot Holding); reheat both 172
Raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service. 2 trays prepped oysters in walk in cooler without tag
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance operator closed
Bathroom facility not clean. Walls in sink area with double stalls
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upstairs
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Oyster bar on lakeside Dish room Side server areas Ice machine area
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Aluminum pans heavy build up
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors leading to exterior
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Whole green pepper taken out off box and immediately put on cutting boards and sliced without washing
Stored food not covered Products on tops of speed rack in walk in cooler ready to eat food left side walk in not covered
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed three flying insects in the main bar Spoke to Manager current professional pest control service treating the area. Notify supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has old food debris left on the blade. White cutting board stored on the expo line soiled has yellow stains on the surface.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed plastic container with asparagus cracked on both ends (blanched) located prep kitchen.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed utensils spoons has white residue left on the surface near soup in the expo line.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed waste line missing on soda gun holder main bar.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef carpaccio over hummus in walk in cooler. Chef moved product.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -Filter installed 09/24. Filter on back order.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Chef removed.
Light not functioning. -heat lamp on cooks line
May 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked pasta 51°f stored inside reach in cooler drawers on the cook line less 1 hour recommend quick chill pasta Chef discarded product at time of inspection.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in the server area, Chef explained to employee drinking cup must be covered. Employee discarded immediately.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the storage shelves located in reach in cooler in the raw bar. Recommend to resurface or replace
Feb 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 25 dead flies in the control device above hand wash sink.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed draining water on the floor in the server area. Maintenance notify.
Feb 4, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects near the soda machine located in server area. Called Supervisor on duty next day callback inspection due to Food borne illness complaint. Recommend to notify current pest control service, to treat in specific server area.
Hot water at hand wash sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of hot water only reach 78°f, 75°f in the handwashing sink located in the prep area. Chef adjuster temperature to maintain 85°f at time of inspection.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Checked soap dispenser unable to dispenser soap at hand wash sink located behind the main bar(Captain )
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 25 dead flies in the control device above hand wash sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic pans stacked wet on the storage shelves in the Dishmachine area. Chef removed at time of inspection.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed draining water on the floor in the server area. Maintenance notify.
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed lemon slicer has old build up left on the surface, located in back prep kitchen. The lemon slicer replaced at time of inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored in the outside bar recommend to Inverted the plates stored on the plastic bar mats. dock side bar.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stacked wet on the storage shelves in the dish machine area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed wet floors throughout the kitchen, dish machine area, main cook line, back prep line.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed plate has debris on the plate located on counter in the dock side bar.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes,46 f held less than four hours.Operator discarded.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Side of produce cooler door. Top of fryer cabinet has a residue build up.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face without washing hands, recommend to wash hands immediately.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects in the trophy side station. One in Captain side station Recommend to notify professional pest control service, called Christal Supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature baby kale 45/46 stored inside reach in cooler refrigerator on cook line, stored less than four hours.rechecked @11:26am 41°f Recommend to quick chill.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler (fry cooler) notify maintenance
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.