EARL OF SANDWICH
1750 E BUENA VISTA DR, Lake Buena Vista FL 32830 · 4079035637
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of shredded mozzarella 51°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 3 hours recommend to quick chill cheese.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of shredded mozzarella 51°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 3 hours recommend to quick chill cheese.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two brown cutting boards soiled has white residue left on the surface, recommend to replace or resurface used for slicing bread. Green cutting board has black discoloration left on the surface used in cold prep room.
Compartment of equipment subject to the accumulation of moisture is not sloped to drain to allow complete drainage. Observed water leaking from pipe coming from the air conditioner system in the order taken area ( front service line) Manager notify refrigerator company.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while slicing deli meats in the cold prep room.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler doors not closing properly hinges out alignment, located in the bread station.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on storage shelves inside walk in cooler (prep cooler)
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris on the rubber mats in the dishmachine area.
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Both hot and cold water dispensing 150f+ water on the front sandwich line. Water is to hot to use sink
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors employee restroom
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multi color cutting boards located in dish area
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
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. Various food items in front grab and go case missing date packaged.
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blue cutting board has deep cut marks on the surface also soiled, recommend Manager to replace or resurface.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles broken in the self service area near the soda machine.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed terrible odor near soda machine on the floor mat, recommend Manager to replace the mat located in self service area.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee slicing avocado not washing prior to cutting inside prep room.
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting boards has red stains left on the surface on the salad bar.( front service area) Two brown cutting board used for bread has stains recommend to replace.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with disinfectant stored on the shelve with cups.( back storage room)
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting boards are stained. Ice tea holder basket is soiled. Gourmet nozzles are soiled Areas surrounding the drink nozzles are soiled.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.Meat balls,soups at front line area.
Ceiling is peeling above the three comp sink area. Holes in ceiling throughout the establishment.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Green cutting boards.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Lids at servers station.
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.