Aloft Orlando Lake Buena Vista
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
86
Score
Aloft Orlando Lake Buena Vista appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 30, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average for Orlando sits at 79, putting Aloft Orlando Lake Buena Vista on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board on the reach in cooler has black discoloration left on the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Observed white cutting board on the reach in cooler has black discoloration left on the surface. Spoke to engineering will replaced cutting board by next unannounced inspection. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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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 dish machine twice not sanitizing properly Final rinse only reaching 150°f wash cycle 141°f, recommend to notify dish machine company. Employee must use 3 compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitizer. **Warning**
22-57-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in the bar area notify Supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection. Recommend Manager notify current pest control service .
35A-02-6
Intermediate - 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 whole liquid eggs stored inside walk in cooler not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board on the reach in cooler has black discoloration left on the surface.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed basket stored inside hand wash sink located back bar area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle has green liquid inside stored behind the bar.
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed restaurant license not displayed. Manager found current copy of restaurant license . **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of syrup stored on the floor in the back bar area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to plastic containers stored on the storage shelves.
16-46-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed one CO2 cylinder not secure in the back bar area.
51-11-4
41
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly./quat 0ppm, bar dish machine/rechecked 200ppm/ **Corrected On-Site**
22-47-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./white cutting board on prep table/ **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./front bar and storage room/ **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink./front bar and storage room.
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured./bar storage room/ **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./female employee wearing a watch while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./plastic containers.
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./front bar and storage room.
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered./bucket of ice, used to serve drinks not covered/walk in cooler/ **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
45
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board on the main reach in cooler has black marks on the surface.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed box stored inside hand wash sink located next to oven. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels provided for hand wash sink located in back dry storage room.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples not wrapped used on the buffet line **Corrected On-Site**
08B-15-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed oatmeal stored inside reach in cooler overnight not date marked, Employee date marked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior panel of the ice machine has mold like growth on the edge of the white panel.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three CO2 cylinders not secured located by walk in cooler.
51-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves has old beer stains left on the shelves.(bar area)
22-16-4
52
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips for checking 3 compartment sink.(quat amm)
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer for checking temperatures of the food. Manager found thermometer in another hotel same owner **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one new employee working in the breakfast area.hired one month. Manager has food training class schedule in two weeks. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
74
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee working in the kitchen doesn't not have proof of food handling training, must provide proof of training by next routine inspection.
53B-13-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aloft Orlando Lake Buena Vista last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aloft Orlando Lake Buena Vista on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aloft Orlando Lake Buena Vista?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Aloft Orlando Lake Buena Vista.
How does Aloft Orlando Lake Buena Vista compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Aloft Orlando Lake Buena Vista most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Aloft Orlando Lake Buena Vista's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Aloft Orlando Lake Buena Vista have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Aloft Orlando Lake Buena Vista means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Aloft Orlando Lake Buena Vista inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aloft Orlando Lake Buena Vista is inspected around three times per year on average.
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