Coco Key Hotel and Water Resort Orlando
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Coco Key Hotel and Water Resort Orlando, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 22, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
The city-wide average for Orlando sits at 79, putting Coco Key Hotel and Water Resort Orlando on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
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Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items in hand sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Over cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled
23-03-4
82
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning over hood **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
95
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Under shelf of coffee station in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. On yogurt and cut fruit station **Warning**
08B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish room had pans in hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bag in box room **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice paddle stored on soiled surface between uses. Ledge of ice machine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Light not functioning over hood **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of pizza oven **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
52
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) cutting heard on cooks line behind hot wells - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen- small white floor freezer next to pizza station - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go items on outside of ice cream cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machines in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Bar by water park - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
74
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Shredded cheese and granola nut under sneeze guard on buffet line **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger over shredded pork on speed rack in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken Philly meat in under counter reach in cooler drawers under flat top on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) cutting heard on cooks line behind hot wells
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen next to sno cone machine **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Bar by water park
36-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machines in kitchen
22-20-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go items on outside of ice cream cooler
02D-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen- small white floor freezer next to pizza station
14-69-4
37
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Next to silverware in side station next to buffet line **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger patty over crumbled cheese on speed rack in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine installed 6/22 **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples **Corrected On-Site**
08B-15-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At ice cream parlor **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of water in dry stock room
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards on cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By bag in box dispenser in room across from dish machine **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
50
May 30, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw marinated chicken behind cooked diced chicken under flat top,on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scrubby in sink at buffet and beer bucket in hand sink at the bar.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By buffet line and next to ice machine **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine and steamers Installed 6/22 **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At ice cream station
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exhaust fan in prep kicthen **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machines in the kicthen
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Back store room and in beverage dispensing room
51-11-4
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner clean dish rack **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on white reach in freezer One is on order **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
47
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine installed 6/22 - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bag in box room - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dish room - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
82
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle over clean dishes in dish room **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine installed 6/22
29-28-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bag in box room
51-11-4
Basic - Clean spoons not stored inverted or in a protected manner on side station **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dish room
36-17-5
52
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Muffins and biscuits not under sneeze guard on buffet line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-02-4
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. Two gallons of milk in walk cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided. 77F by ice machine in kitchen 87F by cooks line Maintenance came and adjusted 104F by ice machine 114F by cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In double,door reach in cooler by hot holding units in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Hole in wall under handisnk by buffet line.
36-24-5
Basic - Light not functioning on hood system above cooks line over pizza oven **Corrected On-Site**
36-62-4
Basic - Water leaking 1)from water filer behind the ice machine 2) faucet in prep sink in prep area 3) hose sprayer at dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
50
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken tenders next to mozzarella sticks in white reach in freezer next to pizza oven. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Shredded Cheese, jams and brown sugar on buffet line, they moved under sneeze guard. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
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. Milk in walk in cooler opened yesterday. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic part in hand sink by ice machines in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils on side station next to buffet line **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in beer walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Plates of donuts in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster at tiki bar. Engineering working on fixing. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-17-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Coco Key Hotel and Water Resort Orlando last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Coco Key Hotel and Water Resort Orlando on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Coco Key Hotel and Water Resort Orlando?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Coco Key Hotel and Water Resort Orlando.
How does Coco Key Hotel and Water Resort Orlando compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Coco Key Hotel and Water Resort Orlando most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Coco Key Hotel and Water Resort Orlando's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Coco Key Hotel and Water Resort Orlando have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Coco Key Hotel and Water Resort Orlando 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 Coco Key Hotel and Water Resort Orlando inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Coco Key Hotel and Water Resort Orlando is inspected around four times per year on average.
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