Boathouse Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
70
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Boathouse Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 17, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “live”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Lake Buena Vista restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef carpaccio over hummus in walk in cooler. Chef moved product. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -Filter installed 09/24. Filter on back order. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-28-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Light not functioning. -heat lamp on cooks line
36-62-4
70
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked pasta 51°f stored inside reach in cooler drawers on the cook line less 1 hour recommend quick chill pasta Chef discarded product at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the storage shelves located in reach in cooler in the raw bar. Recommend to resurface or replace
14-33-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in the server area, Chef explained to employee drinking cup must be covered. Employee discarded immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
78
Feb 5, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 25 dead flies in the control device above hand wash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Checked dead flies inside control device above hand wash sink. **Time Extended**
35A-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed draining water on the floor in the server area. Maintenance notify. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Observed draining water on the floor in the server area. Found out the water leaking from the counter in the server area. Recommend to keep floor dried from standing water in the server area. **Time Extended**
29-03-4
90
Feb 4, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects near the soda machine located in server area. Called Supervisor on duty next day callback inspection due to Food borne illness complaint. Recommend to notify current pest control service, to treat in specific server area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Hot water at hand wash sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of hot water only reach 78°f, 75°f in the handwashing sink located in the prep area. Chef adjuster temperature to maintain 85°f at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-24-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Checked soap dispenser unable to dispenser soap at hand wash sink located behind the main bar(Captain ) **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 25 dead flies in the control device above hand wash sink.
35A-06-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed draining water on the floor in the server area. Maintenance notify. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic pans stacked wet on the storage shelves in the Dishmachine area. Chef removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
61
Nov 13, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Nov 14, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes,46 f held less than four hours.Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Side of produce cooler door. Top of fryer cabinet has a residue build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
74
Aug 15, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
61
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
45
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in the main server area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed ROP Package of kids cheese sauce stored inside walk in cooler does not have ROP on the label, or time on the label when product is bagged. Spoke to Chef on the required information.
03G-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing water inside the beer cooler at main bar.
22-16-4
74
Dec 20, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired 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 certificate expired/Johanna.
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./plastic containers on cleaned dish shelf.
24-08-4
86
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishmachine employee touch dirty apron after placing clean plates on the transport cart for storage, did not wash hands explained to employee.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one bee in the raw oyster bar and one bee in the dock bar. Recommend to notify current pest control service to treat in the specific area.
35A-02-6
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on the bottom of reach in cooler used for wines in (Dock Bar)
29-49-6
70
Oct 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Boathouse Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Boathouse Restaurant on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Boathouse Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “live” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Boathouse Restaurant.
How does Boathouse Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lake Buena Vista?
Boathouse Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Buena Vista average of 87.
Has Boathouse Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Boathouse Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Boathouse Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Boathouse Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Boathouse Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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