TESORO COVE
14651 CHELONIA PKWY, Orlando FL 32821 · 407-390-2300
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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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 written procedures for clean up of vomit, information given to chef.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
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 written procedures for clean up of vomit, information given to chef.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee cooking on the main service wearing a watch.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed terrible ice buildup on the floor inside walk in freezer. Chef notify engineering immediately
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed bowl stored inside trail mix, Chef removed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler on the bottom has dried milk located server area.
Jan 21, 2026Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature diced turkey 46°f stored top panel reach in cooler less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill in the freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed dried milk spilled on the bottom of reach in cooler.(server area)
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on the floor from the dish machine in Main kitchen. Engineering notify at time inspection part on order
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler certification expired 139994 10/20/2025. Engineering found inspection report 12/22/2025
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of liquid eggs 56°f stored inside reach in cooler on the cook line stored at 7am less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill in the freezer.
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 butter not date marked stored inside reach in cooler over night, Chef date marked 7/23.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting on the counter has yellow stains left on the surface. Recommend Chef to replace or resurface
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed honey dew melons on the cutting board being sliced prior to washing.
Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Observed bowls on the buffet line not properly stored, Chef placed bowls inverted.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Checked blueberry yogurt 59°f, plain yogurt 50°f stored inside reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of blueberry yogurt 56°f vanilla 50°f stored inside reach in cooler time not determined Manager discarded product at time inspection.
Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Observed raisins and chocolate chips also cinnamon not properly protected on the counter.
Aug 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishmachine is not sanitizing properly at time inspection final rinse reaching 150°f, recommend Chef to notify dishmachine company immediately Three compartment sink must be use wash, rinse and sanitize. The operate will be using Main kitchen Dishmachine temporarily until Dishmachine repaired..
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old dried food stuck on the back area of the slicer. Employee cleaned at time of inspection
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided to provide soap at hand sink located on the cook line, found out using sanitizer instead of soap.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed old food spilled on the walk in cooler floor.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris spilled on the floor underneath shelves in the walk in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed plastic containers with old labels after cleaning.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed honey dew melons in the prep back kitchen
Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Observed plates not properly protected on the buffet line.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink draining slowly located in the dish machine area.
Apr 8, 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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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. - water filters dated 4/2021
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. - chef states dishes sent to upstairs dish station
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Aug 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Hot water at hand wash sink does not reach 85degrees Fahrenheit. Checked hand wash sink located in tesoro cove kitchen and also hand wash sink near ice only reach 72degrees due to boiler has been removed waiting for Orange County Permit Department to give clearance spoke with Supervisor Ken concerning the hot water issue., also Blue Lewis Director of Engineering
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink on the cook line 72f not reaching 85f due to having trouble with current boiler has been removed, waiting for Orange County permit.
- From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. One boiler has been removed from the resort in process of replacing per Blue Lewis Director of Engineering
Aug 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed the salmon and yogurt not completely underneath sneeze guard., while displayed for guests on the buffet line Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Checked the dishmachine final rinse not reaching 160°f wash cycle 140°f notify Director of Engineering Checked the booster on the dishmachine, called dishmachine company at time of inspection. Recommend to set up 3 compartment sink wash,rinse and sanitizer until dishmachine is repaired.
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 overnight, Manager date marked.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart stored in front of hand wash sink located near ice machine.
Hot water at hand wash sink does not reach 85degrees Fahrenheit. Checked hand wash sink located in tesoro cove kitchen and also hand wash sink near ice only reach 72degrees due to boiler has been removed waiting for Orange County Permit Department to give clearance spoke with Supervisor Ken concerning the hot water issue., also Blue Lewis Director of Engineering
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink on the cook line 72°f not reaching 85°f due to having trouble with current boiler has been removed, waiting for Orange County permit.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like growth on the interior panel near ice chute.(hallway)
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed utensils not stored inverted on shelve located in the main server area.
No copy of latest inspection report available. No copy of last inspection on premises
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. One boiler has been removed from the resort in process of replacing per Blue Lewis Director of Engineering
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.