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MARIA & ENZO'S;ENZO'S HIDEAWAY

1560 E BUENA VISTA DRIVE, Lake Buena Vista FL 32830 · 212 789 8100

Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats498
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5814382
Grade history
APR 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed four flying insects in the bar area on the storage shelves in the (service bar) Spoke to Supervisor on duty next day call back inspection.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 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. Checked dish machine three times sanitize not properly dispensing, the container was very low chef replaced with new container prime sanitizer on dish machine working properly. Rechecked dish machine final rinse 50ppm chlorine.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Checked hot water 75°f at the hand wash sink located on the main cook line, facilities rechecked the hot water adjusted per employee hot water heater is not working properly at time of inspection.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 cylinder not properly secured in the server area.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor throughout the kitchen.
Basic/36-22-4
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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 mixer has food debris left on the surface. Observed can opener blade has old food debris left on the surface.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can stored next to hand sink near cook line.
Basic/33-38-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris left on the. Poker chip holders for plates and bowls stored inside the dish machine room.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket.
Basic/42-01-4
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer has old food debris located in cold prep room.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 cylinder not secured front house server station.
Basic/51-11-4
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employee with long shoulder length hair hanging servers at the bar.
Basic/13-02-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor near the pasta cooker.
Basic/36-22-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the walk in freezer fan.
Basic/14-69-4
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can located near the hand wash sink located near the ice machine
Basic/33-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed liquid spilled on the bottom underneath shelves very sticky ( Main Service Bar)
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 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. Checked dishmachine 0 ppm chlorine not sanitizing properly located in the main bar area. Chef changed chlorine container at time of inspection Recommend to check daily.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed four flying insects in the bar area on the storage shelves in the (service bar) Spoke to Supervisor on duty next day call back inspection.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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 stored inside reach in cooler, per Manager open yesterday 7/30/2024.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board has white residue left on the surface stored inside cold prep room, Chef discarded at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed food container cracked on the end of plastic container used for bbq rub seasoning.(cold prep room)
Intermediate/14-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed water spots on the ceiling tile in the prep room, also three ceiling vents has dust accumulation on the surface.(cold prep room) maintenance replaced
Basic/36-34-5/Corrected On-Site
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can located near the hand wash sink located near ice machine.
Basic/33-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed liquid spilled on the bottom underneath shelves very sticky surface. ( main bar)
Basic/22-16-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two bottles of oil on the cook line not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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) 866-372-7233. Spoke to Chef Benjamin missing several employees training certificates.2/27/2024 training must be completed by next unannounced inspection.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed blood spilled on the floor inside walk in cooler.
Basic/36-73-4
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed ramekins has brown discoloration on the surface stored with clean ramekins in bus tub in the dishmachine area.
Basic/16-48-4
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./partial cooked salmon stored over cooked chicken, cook line reach in cooler/
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./cooked chicken hot holding at 128F, less than 4 hours/hot box, reheated to 165F or above before serving/
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Several cured meat reduced oxygen packaged in walk in cooler/manager stated that for family meals only but stored with other food on middle shelf. Reduced oxygen packaging cheese in dining room reach in cooler/manager cut the packages immediately.
Intermediate/03G-50-1
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) 866-372-7233./missing several employees training certificates.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken./several plastic container rims cracked.
Basic/14-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./calamari flour bin exterior soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./coffee filters in storage room/
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw pounded chicken over raw shrimp in sandwich top cooler across from fryer on cooks line
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven handle on cooks line
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Next to Togo cups on cooks line
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task inverted plates Observed server placed on gloves without washing hands before touching clean plates, for customers Corrective Action TakenCorrective Action Taken**
High priority/12A-07-5/
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water spots on ceiling tile on the pantry line. Maintenance notify
Basic/36-32-5/Corrective Action Taken
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls not inverted stored in the server area.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle of water stored on the storage shelve in the dishmachine hallway.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in handling food on the trays for customers. Observed employee with longer beard food runner in the front service, spoke to Chef concerning the policy for employee.
Basic/13-04-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed build up on the interior of oven used for breads in the server area.
Basic/22-08-4

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.