CROWNE PLAZA ORLANDO LAKE BUENA VISTA
8686 PALM PKWY, Orlando FL 32836 · (407) 239-8400
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found Observed four flying insects in the bar area, near beer kegs notify supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025011797 | Feb 4, 2025 | Mar 18, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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 swiss, mild cheddar must be date marked stored inside walk in cooler
Jul 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 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. Checked dish machine not sanitizing properly 0 ppm chlorine, no sanitizer in the plastic line not dispensing. spoke to engineering notify dish machine company at time of inspection, technician notify to check the dish machine, recommend to use 3 compartment sink wash, rinse and sanitizer until dishmachine is repaired. Recommend to keep a log for dish machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of macaroni 45°f sausage gravy 45°f stored on the top panel of reach in cooler per Manager discarded the product immediately.
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 swiss, mild cheddar must be date marked stored inside walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed red cutting board soiled has black discoloration left on the surface located on the cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the hand wash sink located in kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license for the restaurant 4/1/2026.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed oven has old food debris dried on the oven door.
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate1 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. Checked dishmachine not sanitizing properly 0 ppm chlorine for the final rinse spoke to engineering will notify dishmachine technician. Recommend to use three compartment sink wash,rinse sanitizer until dish machine repaired. The technician repaired checked final rinse chlorine dispensing 50 ppm chlorine at time of inspection.
Live, small flying insects found Observed four flying insects in the bar area, near beer kegs notify supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken breast stored above liquid eggs stored inside walk in cooler.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed no sneeze guard provided for the buffet line, yogurt and fruits cottage cheese are served on the buffet line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of deli ham 46°f, Swiss cheese 44°f, shredded mix cheese 44°f stored inside reach in cooler drawers located on the cook 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 half half cream stored inside reach in cooler. Gallon milk stored inside walk in cooler not dated marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer pancake batter left on the surface.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed sink and surface sanitizer test strips using quat ammonia for sanitizer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed terrible mold like growth on the interior side panels.
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed restaurant license expired 4/1/2025 Spoke to General. Manager.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed no sneeze guard for the food items on the buffet line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked marinated shrimp 49°f stored inside walk in cooler overnight issued stop sale notice.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked oatmeal temperature 124°f stored on the buffet.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pitcher and cup stored inside hand wash sink Manager removed at time of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips provided for checking dishmachine sanitzer.(chlorine)
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for hand wash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed three unlabeled spray bottles stored in the kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of the ice machine has mold like growth on the surface.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 CO2 cylinders not secured in the kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two cans of sodas stored inside reach in cooler on the cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris spilled on the floor Mickey waffle underneath the cooler on the located on the cook line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth underneath cutting board.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not protected stored near the coffee machine.
Feb 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 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. Checked dishmachine twice chlorine 0 ppm not sanitizing properly final rinse. recommend to use 3 compartment sink wash, rinse and sanitize air dried. Engineering Manager notify also Dishmachine company. 12/26/2024
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of raw hamburgers patties 48°f, chicken breast 48°f stored inside reach in cooler drawers, recommend to quick chill product inside walk in cooler.
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. Observed buffet line per Manager using Time no time mark at time of inspection, food place out on buffet line time was determined 6:30am.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels provided for hand wash sink located in the main kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle unlabeled in the kitchen has pink liquid inside.
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. Observed Caesar salad and pasta w vegetables stored inside reach in cooler grab and go ( Market place)
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets in the seams of the reach in cooler on the cook line.
Sep 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 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. Checked Dishmachine three times chlorine 0 ppm not sanitizing properly final rinse, recommend to use 3 compartment sink wash,rinse and sanitize air dried Engineering Manager notify dish machine company.
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed cheese and ham served on buffet line not properly protected.
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 cheese Monterey, pepper jack cheese not date marked stored inside reach in cooler.
No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Observed cup stored inside Han wash sink located bar area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided for handwashing sink located near the mixer.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored in the kitchen near soda machine,Manager removed.
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. Observed turkey sandwiches, Caesar salad lasagna not properly labeled stored in the reach in cooler (Marketplace)
May 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed cut melons and yogurt stored on the buffet line not protected.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant has expired license 4/1/2024 Spoke to Assistant General Manager will notify customer call center concerning license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature salmon 44°f stored inside reach in cooler drawers less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill salmon in the walk in cooler.
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 package blue cheese not date marked inside walk in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed brush and cup stored inside hand wash sink, located bar area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior panel ice machine has yellow discoloration on the surface.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 cylinder not secured stored in the bar area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon unthawed in the package stored in the reach in cooler drawers.
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. Observed sandwiches and cut melons sold in the market place.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on the counter on cook line.
Mar 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no sanitizer test strips for checking dishmachine.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed two ceiling tiles missing in dry storage room.
Mar 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate5 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. Checked dishmachine not sanitizing properly 0 ppm chlorine Manager notify dishmachine company. Recommend to use 3 compartment sink to wash,rinse sanitizer until repaired.
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed boil eggs,shredded cheese, cottage cheese not protected on the buffet line. Recommend to use the sneeze guard properly.
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 no date marked on the shredded cheese or slice cheese inside reach in drawers on cook line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board has black discoloration on the surface Can opener blade has old food debris located on cook line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart stored in front of hand wash sink located next to mixer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no sanitizer test strips for checking dishmachine.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples unwrapped stored on the buffet line.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed two ceiling tiles missing in dry storage room.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth stored underneath green cutting board.(cook line)
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can near hand wash sink.
Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Observed plates not stored inverted on buffet line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic spoons and forks stored inverted.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate2 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 spinach dip not date marked stored inside reach in cooler drawers. Sliced provolone cheese, shredded mozzarella not date marked stored inside walk in cooler over 24 hours.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board has yellow stains on the surface.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glass stored inside handwash sink located the bar, Manager removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths Observed no test strips for checking sanitizer or dishmachine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle unlabeled stored on the counter in the server area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed No handwash sign for the hand sink located behind bar.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old food debris inside reach in cooler drawers on the cook line.
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