RIX CAFE
1000 W BUENA VISTA DR, Lake Buena Vista FL 32830 · 407 939 8370
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in the server area near the racks of cups and coffee dispensers located in server station. Called Supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile above the dish machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign provided at sink in the bar.
May 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee drop glove pick the glove up off the floor without washing hands, before placing new glove on while working in the cold prep area. Recommend training for employee on hand washing procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled has yellow stains left on the surface located on the cook line. Recommend to replace or resurface.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors throughout the kitchen has food debris spilled on the floor tiles, must clean more often. Plastic floor mats very sticky in the bar area.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed silverware has old food residue left on the surface also silverware tray soiled.
Dec 1, 2025Inspection 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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Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed no detergent container for the dishwasher in the bar area, Manager notify dishmachine company.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed door panel of ice machine has mold like growth employee cleaning.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stacked wet on the storage shelves in the dish machine area.
Apr 30, 2025Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board on the reach in cooler has yellow discoloration left on the surface used for salads. Recommend to resurface or replace more often.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet pans stacked on storage shelve in dish machine area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the bottom of reach in cooler used for poke bowls. Maintenance notify at time of inspection
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board has green and red discoloration on the surface located on the cook line. Recommend to resurface or replaced cutting boards.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed two air conditioner vents has terrible dust accumulation on the surface in the hallway of kitchen and bar. Engineering notify Manager
Garbage can soiled. Observed gray trash can soiled stored in the dish machine area.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth stored underneath the cutting board located on the cook line. Chef removed at time of inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black rubber mats very sticky in the bar area has glass stored on the surface.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty storage shelves inside reach in cooler used for raw tuna.
Apr 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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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in the server area near the racks of cups and coffee dispensers located in server station. Called Supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two white cutting boards on the cook line has black discoloration on the surface, also deep cut marks left on the surface.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer Observed ice buildup in the reach in freezer used behind the bar..
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop holder is soiled at bar. Residue build up surrounding the coffee nozzles at bar area.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Expired 10/23.
Floor and wall junctures not coved at the entrance of the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Dust build up on fans in walk in cooler.
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.