Backlot Express Restaurant

Disney's Hollywood Studios, Bay Lake, FL 32830

American

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Backlot Express Restaurant appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 3, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

The city-wide average sits at 89, which Backlot Express Restaurant's 78 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Cocoa filters expired 2/13/26

29-28-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute is soiled in the dining room.

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ceiling is soiled at the outside walk in cooler. Lime build up inside the steamer oven. Residue build under heat lamps in kitchen.

23-03-4

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting boards. **Corrected On-Site**

14-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Caulking has a build up of black like substance by the three comp sink area. Vents are soiled outside the walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep table. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Residue build up under the heat lamps. Exterior of walk in cooler door is soiled.

23-03-4

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets are soiled. Exterior of grill press have a residue build up.

23-03-4

May 26, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Caulking has a build up of black like substance by the dishwashing area.Grease build up inside fryer cabinet at cooks line.

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Backlot Express Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Backlot Express Restaurant on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Backlot Express Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Backlot Express Restaurant.

How does Backlot Express Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bay Lake?

Backlot Express Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Bay Lake average of 89.

Has Backlot Express Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Backlot Express Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Backlot Express Restaurant 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 Backlot Express Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Backlot Express Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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