MORIMOTO
1600 E BUENA VISTA DR, Lake Buena Vista FL 32830 · 407.939.6686
Last inspected May 8, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Checked temperature of Peking duck stored overnight in the walk in cooler
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Checked the hot water faucet turned off at hand sink located in the dish machine room. Only has cold water reaching 70°f,chef notify plumber at time of inspection. Recommend to use another hand wash sink located near the dish machine room.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed very bad odor near the floor tiles located by the sofa machine and ice bin located in the server area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored inside cooler in the sushi area.
Nov 7, 2025Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed beige cutting board soiled used in the cold room, employee removed.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container stored in front of the hand wash sink located in the server area.
Wiping cloth used for food spills also used for other purposes. Observed wiping cloths used on transport cart storing silverware.
Feb 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Air conditioner vent missing, directly above hand wash sink.
Feb 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 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 white rice 50°f stored in walk in cooler overnight labeled prepared 2/4 checked next day 2/5 wrapped in plastic on trays. Recommend to check temperature after cooling product inside walk in cooler also DONOT cover with plastic until rice is properly cooled to 41°f or below.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Checked temperature of Peking duck stored overnight in the walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked tofu 44°f stored on the top panel less than 4 hours recommend to quick tofu. Checked temperature Peking duck 44/45 stored overnight inside walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of brown rice 110°f stored inside rice warmer, recommend to reheat the rice 165°f Repeat ViolationRepeat ViolationWarning**
Air conditioner vent missing, directly above hand wash sink.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food stuck to plate on the cook line. Manager removed at time of inspection
Stored food not covered. Observed Peking ducks uncovered stored on the transport cart inside walk in cooler.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of bulgogi 45°f stored inside reach in cooler on the main cook line less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill beef in blast chiller.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature chicken dumplings 115°f in the fryer area Recommend to reheat rechecked @1:16 180°f
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed white rice being cooled wrapped in plastic wrap 59°f during cooling process
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed cracked containers used for plastic containers.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles in the dimsum kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottles of water have been open on the prep line also in the cold prep room.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on the bottom of reach in cooler on the main cook line,near fryers.
Apr 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured Observed two C02 cylinders not properly secured in the back area near 3 compartment sink..
Apr 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 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 final rinse not working properly gauges read 140 spoke to Manager to notify dishmachine company. Recommend to use 3 compartment sink wash,rinse sanitizer until dishmachine repaired.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server drop plate on the floor picked up soiled plate continue to work preparing beverages, did not wash hands after touching soiled plate. Recommend Manager to educate employee.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured Observed two C02 cylinders not properly secured in the back area near 3 compartment sink..
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans stack wet on shelve located in prep room.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water located in the grab and go kitchen.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb under sprayer at dish machine
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation area on back cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on dim sum line
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line Moved under running water
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