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CAFE LA BAMBA

1000 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS PL, Orlando FL 32819 · (407)363-8000

Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats249
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5805910
Grade history
APR 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw sausage links over raw bacon on speed rack in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw sausage links over raw bacon on speed rack in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Table top mixer head soiled - can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Metal hand held juicer in dish room Chef discarded
Basic/14-11-5/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed limes stored over ready-to-eat food cut melons
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Locked out
Basic/16-55-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Crepe spreader in 85F on line Chef removed
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
May 2, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1)Raw sausage over raw bacon in walk in cooler speed rack 2) raw pork over pausterized eggs in prep walk in cooler
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Locked out for service
Basic/16-55-4
Water leaking from faucet at coffee area
Basic/29-11-4
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground sausage link over raw sliced bacon on speed rack in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By the bar
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on filters behind the coffee station
Intermediate/29-28-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on hot box on cooks line
Basic/14-11-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar utensils 71F at the bar
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Outside of mixer has rust in kitchen
Basic/14-17-4
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line
Basic/22-08-4
Stored food not covered. Speed rack in walk in cooler 2
Basic/08B-12-5

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.