HAMPTON INN LAKE BUENA VISTA
8150 PALM PKWY, Orlando FL 32836 · 407.465.8150
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no written procedures for clean up of vomit given to Manager at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of cream cheese 52F, butter packs 48F stored inside reach in cooler less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill Manager removed products out of the cooler to another unit.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy of last inspection report, Front office Manager found at end inspection.
Water filter not located to facilitate disassembly for periodic servicing and cleaning. Observed water filter dated 5/7/2025 Manager not sure when filter were changed.
Apr 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Food Management certification expired 4/24/2020, restaurant has only one Manager certified 60 day callback for the breakfast area.
Jan 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of half half 44°f stored inside M3 turbo air refrigerator less than 4 hour recommend to quick chill or move product to another cooler.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Food Management certification expired 4/24/2020, restaurant has only one Manager certified 60 day callback for the breakfast area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink has towel stored inside.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed no color concentration chart for the dip stick quat ammonia, spoke to Manager concerning the test strips.
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed cinnamon and raisins, almonds not protected per Manager sneeze guard broken.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of turkey sausage links 114°f stored on the buffet line, must maintain 135°f spoke to Manager.
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed spray bottle with blue liquid no manufacturer label inside stored in the breakfast area.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy of last inspection report, Manager found copy at end inspection.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed strawberry yogurt 45°f stored on the buffet line, recommend Manager to quick chill in an ice bath.
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 milk not date marked stored inside reach in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed hand bag stored on the storage shelves with the waffle batter in the kitchen.
May 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked sausage links 121°f stored on the buffet line, recommend to reheat 165°f spoke to Manager concerning hot food temperatures, rechecked 170°f
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can stored idirectly in front of hand wash sink Employee moved at time of inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training Monica Hubria 11/10/2020 expired ( breakfast attendant)
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food splash interior microwave oven
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy of last inspection
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed walnuts and chocolate chips stored uncovered on the buffet line.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no written procedures for clean up of vomit given to Manager at time of inspection.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed no chart concentration on the test used for 3 compartment sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed top panel of microwave oven has old food debris dried on the panel.
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.