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SONESTA ES SUITES LAKE BUENA VISTA

8751 SUITESIDE DR, Orlando FL 32836 · 407-238-0777

Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats126
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5807231
Grade history
JUL 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no instructions for clean up vomit, copy given to Manager at time of inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board has yellow stains and cut marks left on the surface. Recommend to replace or resurface
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed brown discoloration on the ceiling tiles near the oven.
Basic/36-34-5
Feb 6, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature sliced ham 44°f, provolone cheese 44°f stored inside reach in cooler in the kitchen area per employee prepared sandwiches less than 4 hours recommend employee to quick chill product in the reach in freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Checked Bruno Bonino 2/3/2026 food handling training expired 2/3/2026
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while preparing food on the cook line.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 9, 2025Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of Greek strawberry yogurt 55°f stored inside reach in cooler used for self service area recommend to quick chill product move to another cooker per Manager placed product inside reach in cooler at 6:30am checked @9:10am less than 4 hours. Manager quick chill Greek strawberry yogurt 40°f at time inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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 sliced ham not date marked stored inside reach in cooler overnight, Manager date marked at time of inspection. Given date marking information at time of inspection.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the storage shelves inside reach in freezer. Engineering Manager notify defrost reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Corrective Action Taken
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of Greek blueberry yogurt 53°f stored inside reach in cooler(self service) less than 4 hours.Recommend to quick product.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup of ice inside reach in cooler used for self service for customers. Employee will defrost the reach in cooler at time of inspection.
Basic/14-69-4/Corrective Action Taken
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 sliced ham and sliced cheddar cheese not date marked stored overnight inside reach in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food Manager certification has expired 5/7/3019 Angela Lay Breakfast Manager, schedule test for September12 provided proof.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Corrective Action Taken
Mar 6, 2024Inspection 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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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored in the three compartment sink area. Employee labeled at time of inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of reach in cooler has food debris spilled from bread on the surface.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic spoons and forks stored in silverware bin not inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of cream cheese 47°f, milk 45°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill product Manager placed in another unit Manager engineering to check refrigerator thermostat reading 59°f.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no instructions for clean up vomit, copy given to Manager at time of inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed transport cart stored in front of the hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site

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.