ROSA MEXICANO
1500 EPCOT RESORTS BLVD, Lake Buena Vista FL 32830 · 407-934-4000
Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found Observed two flying insects in the bar area notify Supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed shredded cheese, brown sugar, raisins stored on the buffet no sneeze guard. Chef removed the food items at time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cup stored inside hand wash sink located near cook line.
May 20, 2026Inspection 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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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed danish and muffins not properly protected underneath the sneeze guard use on buffet line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked transport cart stored in the front.
Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Observed bowls not inverted on the buffet line.
Dec 19, 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. Chip holder is soiled by drink station area.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Mocajete for guacamole.
Unwashed melons stored over sauces in walk in cooler.
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed two flying insects in the bar area notify Supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed employee working in the bar wearing artificial finger nails food handling drinks at the bar.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris spilled on the floors in the back kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris on the counter used for pots and pans on cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on the bottom reach in cooler #1520.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw whole shell eggs stored above liquid eggs inside reach in cooler. Chef immediately changed at time of inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
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 shredded cheddar not date marked stored inside reach in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed plastic bar mats very sticker in the server area.
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed plastic lids spilled on the floor in the server area.
Stored food not covered. Observed container of burri uncovered in the walk in cooler.
May 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Observed salmon frozen in ROP packaging dated 4/8 stored inside reach in cooler, Spoke to a Kyle concerning ROP not using 10k bags Chef can provided process waiver form. Chef Judd cut the bags open at time inspection, no stop sale need due to allow the oxygen out of the bags. Must provide HACCP plan for the special process.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee drop items on the floor wearing gloves remove gloves and did not wash hands after, Chef had to tell employee to wash her hands. Recommend training for employees on hand washing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of oats 45°f, guacamole 48°f slice tomatillos 44°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 4 hours. All items in the same cooler removed place in another reach in cooler to quick chill. Pantry cooler spoke to Chef notify engineering
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile above reach in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed seams of door gaskets in the reach in cooler located in server station.
Jan 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles soiled in bar Kitchen cutting boards Coffee machine nozzles
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee with soiled clothing.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce over ready to eat garlic
Waste line missing at soda gun holster in bar
Nov 13, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles soiled in bar Kitchen cutting boards Coffee machine nozzles
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna served raw on lunch menu and under starters on dinner menu not disclosed.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee with soiled clothing.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce over ready to eat garlic
Waste line missing at soda gun holster in bar
Nov 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority6 Intermediate9 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 mushrooms sauce (54F - Cooling) Per operator from yesterday cooked duck (46-45F - Cooling) drunken beans (45F - Cooling); black beans (46F - Cooling)
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw sausage over ready to eat chicken
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook touched soiled apron with gloved hand then touched ready to eat shell with same glove.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from yesterday cooling cooked duck (46-45F - Cooling) drunken beans (45F - Cooling); black beans (46F - Cooling) cooked mushrooms sauce (54F - Cooling)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours removed to quick chill shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); undercooked (51F - Cold Holding) diced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding)
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooled with cover
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles soiled in bar Kitchen cutting boards Coffee machine nozzles
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna served raw on lunch menu and under starters on dinner menu not disclosed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Small white sauce China bowls not inverted
Employee with soiled clothing.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer stored next to cook wear in the kitchen
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Straws at bar
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce over ready to eat garlic
Waste line missing at soda gun holster in bar
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown sugar
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