EMBASSY SUITES RESORT - LAKE BUENA VISTA
8100 LAKE ST, Orlando FL 32836 · 215.972.2222
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 13 visits since August 2023
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed three live roaches crawling on the floor near the wall located by the cook line. (front kitchen ) Two live roaches crawling on the floor behind the oven in the back prep kitchen.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024029414 | May 16, 2024 | Jun 24, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked sauté onions 44f stored inside walk the refrigerator drawers less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill in another cooler or freezer. Rechecked temperature sauté onions 42f
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer has dried food debris left on the back panel.
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 stored in ROP package in refrigerator drawers on the cook line.
Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Observed menu no automatic gratuity disclosed charge for 6 or more 18 % gratuity spoke to Chef.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the fan guards cover and storage shelves, near cook line.
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 salads and croissants has no label per Manager technician is working on the label machine at time of inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic containers not stored inverted on the counter.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler certificate expired 135949 2/12/2026
Jan 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Checked dishmachine three times not sanitizing properly final rinse reaching 149°f on gauge dish machine located in the Starbucks ( coffee shop) Chef notify technician at time of inspection. Recommend to use the three compartment sink wash,rinse and sanitize or Main kitchen dish machine until repaired, Boiler not working properly per Chief Engineer (Callback given for 7 day)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board with yellow stains on the surface.(back prep kitchen)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked has transport cart stored in front of the sink ( back prep kitchen)
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored next to can of sauerkraut on the counter.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Checked the hand wash sink located in the back kitchen temperature only reaching 73°f per Chief Engineer the main boiler for the kitchen is not working properly, replacing with a new boiler today. Checked hand wash sink located in dis machine room temperature reaching 77°f. Spoke to Supervisor on duty 24 hour callback for the restaurant.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees cooking in the omelet station wearing no beard guard.
Water leaking from pipe Observed water leaking from the ceiling, bread shelve and reach in cooler with microwave oven stored directly underneath the leak from the ceiling, engineering has been notify water leaking on the front cook line area, omelet station two employees cooking. Corrective Action TakenCorrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning**
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs in the omelet station wearing gloves continue to cook without change gloves did not wash hands touch ready to eat cheese while wearing the same gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of shrimp 44°f stored inside reach in cooler on the cook line less than 4 hours recommend ice bath quick chill product.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris on the floor near the oven located in the next to hand wash sink.( back prep kitchen)
Floor tiles grout missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor grout missing near 3 compartment sink.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy of last inspection report. Chef found inspection at end of inspection.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe on the hand wash sink located in the back prep kitchen.
May 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature diced tomatoes 51°f, spinach 46°f stored on the top panel reach in cooler less than 4 hours. Recommend Chef to quick chill product.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener has old food debris dried on the surface.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart with water hose stored in front of hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels provided for hand wash sink located in the kitchen.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee on the cook line wearing watch while preparing omelet.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked in the dish machine area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed liquid eggs spilled on the bottom of reach in cooler used for omelet.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic plates stored on the storage shelves Employee placed inverted.
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Checked temperature of cream sauce 66°f stored inside walk in cooler over night labeled prepared on 1/16 checked product on Friday 1/17 recommend Chef to discard.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Checked temperature of cream sauce 66°f stored inside walk in cooler overnight.
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 slices of provolone cheese also cheddar not date marked stored inside walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white and green cutting boards has yellow discoloration on the surface, recommend to replace or resurface.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall has hole tiles taken off due to water leak replaced water value per engineering. Will replace wall by next week.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave oven has food debris left on the side panels.
Light not functioning. Observed light not working underneath fire suppression system (hood) on the cook line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet on the 3 compartment sink leaking, chef notify engineering staff.
Jul 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches crawling on floor near the wall by the cook line. Maintenance notify current pest control service to come out immediately to treat specific area in the kitchen Spoke to Supervisor on duty next day call back 7/16/2024.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken wings 52°f, shrimp 51°f peppers 51°f scallops 49°f stored inside reach in drawers on the cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of chicken wings 52°f, shrimp 51°f, peppers 51°f, scallops 49°f stored inside reach in cooler drawers per Chef food items were stored in unit this morning.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris spilled on the floor tile underneath the reach in coolers on the cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed old food debris inside interior of the oven.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old food debris on the bottom of reach in cooler, located on the cook line.
May 16, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board has black discoloration and red stains left on the surface( cook line)
May 16, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed three live roaches crawling on the floor near the wall located by the cook line. (front kitchen ) Two live roaches crawling on the floor behind the oven in the back prep kitchen.
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 gallon of milk not date marked inside walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board has black discoloration and red stains left on the surface( cook line)
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food spilled on the floor near the wall on the cook line.(front kitchen)
May 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has red sauce dried on the blade, chef placed in dish machine area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels provided at hand wash sink located back cook line.
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 pineapple and strawberries also Caesar salad inside reach in cooler (coffee shop)
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty storage shelves in the reach in cooler used (coffee shop)
Aug 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 29, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects near the hand wash sink on the front service line also three near the hallway near walk in cooler used for beer kegs.also two roaches near pizza cooler.Spoke to Supervisor Courtney Vaughan next day callback Recommend to notify current professional pest control service.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked diced tomatoes 45°f stored on the top panel reach in cooler less than 4 hours recommend employee to quick chill the tomatoes (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 sliced cheese provolone, american not date marked stored in the walk in cooler, Chef Steve date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener has old food debris dried on the surface, Employee cleaned at time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed brooms and mops stored in front of hand wash sink in the (coffee shop)
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink located on the cook line.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield cracked directly above prep counter, main kitchen. Engineering notify
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on the floor in front dish machine, Engineering notify.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet on the hand wash sink located on the front service line. Faucet leaking on hand wash sink located back area ( coffee shop)
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.