RAINFOREST CAFE
1800 E BUENA VISTA DR · LAKE BUENA VISTA · Orange County · FL 32830
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked meat sauce (42-44F – Cooling) jungle soup (44-50F – Cooling); (44-50F)
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands located in dish room
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burger behind cheddar cheese and over raw tilapia **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked meat sauce (42-44F – Cooling) jungle soup (44-50F – Cooling); (44-50F) cooling from yesterday
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.per operator less than 4 hours rice (130F – Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 4
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Deep pans used
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink outside bar. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meatloaf house made per operator more than 24 hours **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
05-11-4Basic – Ambient air thermometer not located in conspicuous part of the cold holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers located in dry storage
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior all soda nozzles
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Limes **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Lemon sorbet walk-in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 1:40 PM.
Violation category totals
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4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.