COCO KEY HOTEL AND WATER RESORT ORLANDO
7400 INTERNATIONAL DR, Orlando FL 32819 · 407-351-2626
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found - 2 by hand sink in kitchen closest to buffet line
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019056033 | Oct 24, 2019 | Nov 21, 2019 | $400 |
| 4--2017008928 | Jan 6, 2017 | Mar 20, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Pastries on buffet line
Live, small flying insects found - 2 by hand sink in kitchen closest to buffet line
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger over commercially cooked chicken strips in walk in cooler
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Moved bar in inside pool area Added hut in front by lobby for outside pool area Added bar on inside Inside vending self service by lobby desk
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No soap provided at handwash sink. By pizza oven
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. For egg your way for Coco brunch burger Provided consumer handout and they posted on the host stand
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter for steamer in kitchen Installed 8/24
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above exhaust fan in dish room
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on white floor freezer in pizzas area
Food stored on floor. Pizza area
Light not functioning. 2 on hood system
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean dish area in dish room
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. By hand sinks
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items in hand sink in kitchen
Light not functioning. Over cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled
Sep 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Light not functioning over hood
Jul 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. On yogurt and cut fruit station
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Under shelf of coffee station in kitchen
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish room had pans in hand sink
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bag in box room
Food stored on floor. Bottle water
In-use ice paddle stored on soiled surface between uses. Ledge of ice machine
Light not functioning over hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of pizza oven
Feb 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) cutting heard on cooks line behind hot wells
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machines in kitchen
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Bar by water park
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen- small white floor freezer next to pizza station
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go items on outside of ice cream cooler
Feb 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 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. 0 ppm
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Shredded cheese and granola nut under sneeze guard on buffet line
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger over shredded pork on speed rack in walk in cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken Philly meat in under counter reach in cooler drawers under flat top on cooks line
Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) cutting heard on cooks line behind hot wells
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen next to sno cone machine
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machines in kitchen
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Bar by water park
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen- small white floor freezer next to pizza station
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go items on outside of ice cream cooler
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Dry stock area Manager removed
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger patty over crumbled cheese on speed rack in walk in cooler
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Next to silverware in side station next to buffet line
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine installed 6/22
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By bag in box dispenser in room across from dish machine
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards on cooks line
Food stored on floor. Cases of water in dry stock room
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At ice cream parlor
May 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw marinated chicken behind cooked diced chicken under flat top,on cooks line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scrubby in sink at buffet and beer bucket in hand sink at the bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By buffet line and next to ice machine
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine and steamers Installed 6/22
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machines in the kicthen
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Back store room and in beverage dispensing room
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner clean dish rack
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on white reach in freezer One is on order
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At ice cream station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exhaust fan in prep kicthen
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Back storage room Removed during inspection
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Raw marinated chicken over ready to eat canned crab in walk in cooler 2) raw marinated chicken behind cooked diced chicken in under counter drawers under flat top grill on cooks line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Pizza station hand sink
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. By ice machine installed 6/22
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. To left of the handsink in kitchen
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Beverage dispensing room across from dish washer
Clean spoons not stored inverted or in a protected manner top of storage rack when entering the kitchen to the right
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled
Oct 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine installed 6/22
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bag in box room
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dish room
Oct 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 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. 0 ppm
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle over clean dishes in dish room
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine installed 6/22
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bag in box room
Clean spoons not stored inverted or in a protected manner on side station
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dish room
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Relocated to outside 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.