SWAN RESERVE - AMARE-GROUNDS-STIR-TANGERINE
1255 EPCOT RESORTS BLVD, Lake Buena Vista FL 32830 · 407-934-4000
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed three flying insects near coffee machine, spoke to Manager notify current professional pest control service to treat the specific area. Notify supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed three flying insects near coffee machine, spoke to Manager notify current professional pest control service to treat the specific area. Notify supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cut fruit date marked 7/30 stored inside walk in cooler downstairs exceeds 7 days checked on 8/10/2026.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed cut fruit dated 7/30 inside walk in cooler more than 7 days checked on 8/10/2026.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of deli turkey 55F, pico 49F, stored inside reach in cooler drawers less than 4 hours removed from walk in cooler, recommend to quick chill products inside walk in freezer.
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed Time as public health control buffet log no time mark, Per Chef items stored on buffet at 7am.
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 gallon of milk not date marked stored inside walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer has large build up of ice used for gelato in the market (grounds).
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Tylenol stored next to food items pretzel and camomile sugar on the shelve. Located back bar area (stir) Manager removed immediately.
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed golden raisins and brown sugar not protected stored on the buffet line spoke to chef and front house Manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature half 47°stored inside reach in cooler located in grounds. Manager notify engineering at time of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on the vent directly above ice machine. Engineering notify
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed four bags back pack stored in the dry storage room with toaster on the shelve.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the condenser inside walk in cooler. Engineering notify at time of inspection
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wearing gloves rub there nose on the cook line. Explain to remove gloves wash hands then place new gloves on.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting boards has green discoloration on the surface stored on the cook line. Chef removed at time of inspection.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed gelato product not properly labeled spoke to Kimberly from OPQ department on ola company. All products were removed at time of inspection.
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed fruits not properly stored underneath sneeze guard on the buffet line. Chef stored items properly on the sneeze line, at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature spinach 44°f feta cheese 44°f stored inside refrigerated drawers less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill product.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed no time mark on log for 3/19 Spoke to Chef determined 7am - 11am restaurant opens. Must complete log daily for food items on time mark.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled has brown discoloration on the surface.(grounds) Stewarding has been notify
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for hand wash sink located (tangerine) pool bar
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed edge of the ice bin has mold like growth on the surface, located in room dining.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored inside standing water in the prep sink.
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle sanitizer stored next to container croutons on the shelve, Chef removed spray bottle.
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 drawers on the cook line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two red cutting board soiled stored in the cutting board rack in the main kitchen. Stewarding removed all cutting boards.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed stir menu serving hamburgers does not have asterisk on the item. Chef will reprint menus at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels provided at hand wash sink in the pool bar.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided at hand wash sink located in the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken hinge on the reach in cooler door located grill station.
Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Observed bowls not properly protected on the buffet.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Stewarding removed.
Jun 21, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Ham marked with date but missing time
Apr 10, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Ham marked with date but missing time
Apr 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without properly cooking the food to the temperature and time specified in the Food Code for that animal food prior to service. Poached eggs
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Fresh mozzarella in shallow pan, top of pizza station. Moved to a deep pan - diced ham 65F, egg whites 53F, liquid egg 46F, shredded cheese 53F. 3 hours per operator in omelet station cooler. - feta 46F, cut tomatoes 47F, potato salad 45F, feta 45F, cannoli filling 44F - walk in cooler cut melon 44-46F. Multiple containers on speed rack dated from previous day and prior. Entire speed rack out of cooler and returned per operator
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hollandaise 106F. Advised to use time as a public health control
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - Eggs Benedict on print menu and buffet - ahi tuna
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Main kitchen area Amare
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Indoor bar, operator discarded
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Grounds area, spoons
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Ham marked with date but missing time
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar in storage room. Operator discarded.
Aug 23, 2023Inspection 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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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects near the Cook line in the front service area near the hand wash sink. Spoke to Liselotte Supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of romaine lettuce 46°f stored inside reach in cooler drawers less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill the lettuce.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two white cutting boards has black stains on the surface stewarding notify.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on the bottom of reach in cooler located on cook line, engineering notify per Chef Mauricio.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water on the bottom of reach in cooler located on the cook line.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed standing water on the floor on the cook line in front service line.
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.