RAINFOREST CAFE
1800 E BUENA VISTA DR, Lake Buena Vista FL 32830 · (407)827-8500
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked meat sauce (42-44F - Cooling) jungle soup (44-50F - Cooling); (44-50F) cooling from yesterday
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked macaroni 47F stored inside reach in cooler on side B drawers less than 4 hours recommend quick chill the macaroni pico de gallo 49F in reach in cooler in the pantry area..
Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Observed menu for automatic gratuity has smaller font at the bottom, spoke to Manager concerning the issue. Industry bulletin given to Manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black cutting boards soiled located on the counter in prep kitchen. Chef discarded cutting board immediately.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed plastic containers has cracked has tortilla chips located on expo line. Chef discarded at time of inspection
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed hand wash sink unable to dispense paper towels located in the dish machine room. (Chef found problem changed battery)
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed green slime like growth on the interior and exterior of the ice machine located outside.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty storage shelves inside reach in cooler located bar.
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature pasta linguini 50°f stored inside reach in cooler drawers on the cook line per kitchen Manager stored less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill in the blast chiller. Rechecked @12:50pm 40°f.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two black cutting boards has deep cut marks and soiled located in the back prep kitchen.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed plastic pans cracked on the edges salmon stored inside the walk in cooler. Manager removed at time of inspection
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at splitter. -2 compartment prep sink across from expo line. Manager removed splitter.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Plastic inserts, manager dried.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Service station behind outside bar.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -Toothpicks. Manager discarded.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. -Wooden muddler. Manager discarded.
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate8 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. cooked meat sauce (42-44F - Cooling) jungle soup (44-50F - Cooling); (44-50F)
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands located in dish room
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burger behind cheddar cheese and over raw tilapia
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked meat sauce (42-44F - Cooling) jungle soup (44-50F - Cooling); (44-50F) cooling from yesterday
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.per operator less than 4 hours rice (130F - Hot Holding)
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Deep pans used
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink outside bar.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meatloaf house made per operator more than 24 hours
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ambient air thermometer not located in conspicuous part of the cold holding unit.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers located in dry storage
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior all soda nozzles
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Limes
Stored food not covered. Lemon sorbet walk-in freezer
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed aluminum pan lids fall on the floor employee wearing gloves touch the floor did not remove gloves or wash her hands, until telling her to stop and wash hands. Recommend training in hand washing for all staff working in the dishmachine area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of Jasmine rice 128-130°f stored inside the warmer box recommend to rehaeat rice to 165°f. Rechecked Jasmine rice 145°f
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 liquid eggs stored inside reach in cooler over 24 hours not dated marked. Chef discarded at time of inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed one white cutting board in the prep kitchen has black discoloration on the surface. Recommend to replace or resurface.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Spoke with Chef Mike has no proof of Food Manager Certificate, must provide copy of Food Manager Certificate by next unannounced inspection. Information given to Chef Mike will notify company immediately.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet pans stacked on the storage shelves in the dishmachine area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed boxes of spring mix, cut kale, Bibb lettuce all boxes or invoice was not labeled washed or prewashed stored inside outside produce walk in cooler. Items are treated as unwashed produce until recommend Chef Mike contacts the vendors.
May 2, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature romaine lettuce 47°f, Chef discarded product pico 47/48°f stored on the top panel cooler on A side less than 4 hours, recommend to quick chill.
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. Observed dispensing tube not cut at angle, in the Bamba server station.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed jacket stored on the counter in the hot prep kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor on the A side.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lids stored on pasta and chicken inside walk in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop laying on the ice in the server station (maya)
Oct 13, 2023Inspection 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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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in server side station outside of kitchen
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on Line Chef brought him one and he put on
Unwashed limes over ready to eat broccoli
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.