HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ORLANDO LAKE BUENA VISTA
11409 MARBELLA PALMS CT, Orlando FL 32836
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 17 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./individual creamer 69F, less than 4 hours, coffee station. Adding to time control plan.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has dried food debris left on the blade.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed mop sink stored in front of the hand wash sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no copy of current license displayed 4/1/2026.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic plates not stored inverted on the storage shelve in the dry storage room.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour in containers not labeled stored on the storage shelve.
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Checked soap dispenser not working properly, found out the problem.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed dated on water filter used for ice machine has no year, engineering notify at time of inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop sink.
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Refrigerated time/temperature control for safety food received at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature yogurt 46°f, butter packs 46/48°f received products on today. Received less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill product. Recommend to checked temperature when items are.received
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 pan cake batter has no time marked on the batter spoke to Food and Beverage will start using log for time marked.
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 strawberry yogurt not date marked stored inside reach in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink block with transport cart, Staff removed at time of inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open beverage container stored on the prep counter next to can of Pam.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet and watches while food handling.
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 pancake batter has no time marked on the batter spoke to Food and Beverage Manager will start using a log for time marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener has old food debris left on the blade.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed jackets and hand bags on the storage shelves stored with cereal inside dry storage room.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored exposed on the top of coffee machine, must be stored inverted or leave in plastic bag.
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed boxes of napkins and plastic plates stored on the floor in the office.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled stored on the food prep counter.
Jul 11, 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. Checked boil eggs 45°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can stored in front of hand sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior panel of ice machine has mold like growth on the surface.
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./individual creamer 69F, less than 4 hours, coffee station. Adding to time control plan.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./pink liquid spray bottle at mop sink/
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./kitchen food storage rack/
Equipment in poor repair./dish machine not in use/out for 2 months per manager. 3 compartment sink with quat 200ppm set up.
Sep 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wearing gloves rub her nose while wearing gloves continue after mention to Supervisor to remove gloves placed another pair on without washing hands
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. See stop sale. Observed waffle batter not time marked, observed log not filled out the entire month of July.
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 butter not date marked stored inside reach in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash bin stored in front of hand sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping coffee in hand wash sink
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-723 Two employees working in the Breakfast bar has no proof of training, per Manager will give the training immediately
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets and watch while preparing food.
Jul 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wearing gloves rub her nose while wearing gloves continue after mention to Supervisor to remove gloves placed another pair on without washing hands
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. See stop sale. Observed waffle batter not time marked, observed log not filled out the entire month of July.
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 butter not date marked stored inside reach in cooler.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ James Valle 7/17/2023 expired taken test on 7/12/2023 only had proof from letter taken certification.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash bin stored in front of hand sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping coffee in hand wash sink
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-723 Two employees working in the Breakfast bar has no proof of training, per Manager will give the training immediately
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets and watch while preparing food.
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.