Chick-Fil-A Lake Buena Vista

13524 Sr 535, Orlando, FL 32821

American

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Chick-Fil-A Lake Buena Vista has been inspected seven times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 30, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to four violations per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Orlando restaurant scores 79. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Chicken thawing cabinets throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: **Time Extended**

22-16-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Chicken thawing cabinets throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: **Time Extended**

23-24-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on shelf above clean equipment at dish area **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: **Time Extended**

12B-07-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine non operational - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: **Time Extended**

14-11-5

Mar 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink non operational at ice machine at drive thru **Warning**

27-05-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on shelf above clean equipment at dish area **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine non operational

14-11-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Chicken thawing cabinets throughout kitchen

22-16-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Chicken thawing cabinets throughout kitchen

23-24-4

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (50-53F - Cold Holding); ice cream base (46F - Cold Holding) in low boy at ice cream machine. In unit less then 4 hours. Operator moved items to different cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink at ice machine **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, French fry freezer

14-69-4

Dec 10, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Oct 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to fry station **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Apr 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High 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. Dishwasher went from washing dishes to emptying clean from dishwasher without washing hands, operator coached employee on proper hand washing **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-13-4

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. In the far back of low boy coolers at front counter **Corrected On-Site**

05-11-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket at ice machine **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cup lids at cold brew station **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Nov 21, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chick-Fil-A Lake Buena Vista last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A Lake Buena Vista on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Chick-Fil-A Lake Buena Vista compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Chick-Fil-A Lake Buena Vista most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Chick-Fil-A Lake Buena Vista's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chick-Fil-A Lake Buena Vista have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chick-Fil-A 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 Chick-Fil-A Lake Buena Vista inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chick-Fil-A Lake Buena Vista is inspected around three times per year on average.

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