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DISCOVERY COVE LAGUNA GRILL

6000 DISCOVERY COVE WAY, Orlando FL 32821 · 508.615.0543

Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 12 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats400
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5809702
Grade history
JUN 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 15 small flying incets at soda bibs next to dish
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

12 visits, newest first

Jul 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 cases of salmon in walk in cooler. Coached operator on proper thawing
High priority/01B-13-4/Return visit Jul 21, 2026 · Time Extended
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese (47F - Cold Holding);garlic in oil (47F - Cold Holding); liquid egg (47F - Cold Holding) walkin cooler overnight.
High priority/01B-02-5/Return visit Jul 21, 2026 · Time Extended
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. 2 cases of salmon in walk in cooler. Coached operator on proper thawing
Basic/06-09-1/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Jul 21, 2026 · Time Extended
Jul 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon rop thawed uncut
High priority/01B-13-4/Return visit Jul 21, 2026 · Time Extended
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese (47F - Cold Holding);garlic in oil (47F - Cold Holding); liquid egg (47F - Cold Holding) walkin cooler overnight.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 21, 2026 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Return visit Jul 21, 2026 · Time Extended
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. 2 cases of salmon in walk in cooler. Coached operator on proper thawing
Basic/06-09-1/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Jul 21, 2026 · Time Extended
Jul 20, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon rop thawed uncut
High priority/01B-13-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese (47F - Cold Holding);garlic in oil (47F - Cold Holding); liquid egg (47F - Cold Holding) walkin cooler overnight.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese (47F - Cold Holding);garlic in oil (47F - Cold Holding); liquid egg (47F - Cold Holding) walkin cooler overnight.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
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. 2 cases of salmon in walk in cooler. Coached operator on proper thawing
Basic/06-09-1/Corrective Action Taken
Jul 20, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 cases of salmon in walk in cooler. Coached operator on proper thawing
High priority/01B-13-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese (47F - Cold Holding);garlic in oil (47F - Cold Holding); liquid egg (47F - Cold Holding) walkin cooler overnight.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese (47F - Cold Holding);garlic in oil (47F - Cold Holding); liquid egg (47F - Cold Holding) walkin cooler overnight.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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. 2 cases of salmon in walk in cooler. Coached operator on proper thawing
Basic/06-09-1/Corrective Action Taken
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Tested at 0ppm, retested at 50ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (46F - Cold Holding) salad prep table. In unit less than 4 hours. Operator moved to different coller
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (134F - Hot Holding) in hotbox less then four hours operator will reheat to minimum of 165°F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment in poor repair. Walkin cooler in down. Work order placed
Basic/14-11-5/Corrective Action Taken
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. At handsink at dish machine
Basic/33-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Carts in front of dry storage room, rags in sink. Towelsin handseink at buffet
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Oct 1, 2025 · Time Extended
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse towel in hamdsink in kitchen. Operator coached employee
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Oct 1, 2025 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At entrance to kitchen
Basic/22-20-5/Return visit Oct 1, 2025 · Time Extended
Sep 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 15 small flying incets at soda bibs next to dish
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw fish over hotdogs
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Carts in front of dry storage room, rags in sink. Towelsin handseink at buffet
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse towel in hamdsink in kitchen. Operator coached employee
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At entrance to kitchen
Basic/22-20-5
Jun 4, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. mango salsa (114F - Hot Holding) in hotbox on buffet line. Operator will reheat
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk-in cooler. Recommended wall hanging thermometer due to extremely packed walk-in
Basic/05-09-4
Dec 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef; (47F - Cold Holding); cut melon (48F - Cold Holding) walk-in cooler. Operator states all items removed to allow room for delivery.
High priority/03A-02-5/Return visit Dec 27, 2024 · Time Extended
Dec 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Tested at 0ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef; (47F - Cold Holding); cut melon (48F - Cold Holding) walk-in cooler. Operator states all items removed to allow room for delivery.
High priority/03A-02-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dry storage
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. Strip reading 0ppm from dishwasher. Retested at 100ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees salmon (131F - Hot Holding) in kitchen. Chef removed from hot box to reheat. sausage (125F - Hot Holding) operator removed to reheat to minimum temp
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine with mildew accumulation. Operator stated they will clean with upcoming closing
Basic/22-20-5/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer gasket peeled off with ice build up operator will fix during closure
Basic/14-11-5/Corrective Action Taken

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.