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MORIMOTO

1600 E BUENA VISTA DR · LAKE BUENA VISTA · Orange County · FL 32830

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3395932
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8516024
DBPR license5813810

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#4High Priority22-57-6

High Priority – 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 dishmachine three times final rinse not working properly gauges read 140 spoke to Manager to notify dishmachine company. Recommend to use 3 compartment sink wash,rinse sanitizer until dishmachine repaired. **Warning**

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#5High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server drop plate on the floor picked up soiled plate continue to work preparing beverages , did not wash hands after touching soiled plate. Recommend Manager to educate employee.

Basic 3

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured Observed two C02 cylinders not properly secured in the back area near 3 compartment sink..

#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed pans stack wet on shelve located in prep room.

#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water located in the grab and go kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 6, 2026 1:51 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.