Discovery Diner Epcot

1460 Avenue Of The Stars, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
American
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Discovery Diner Epcot, the earliest from 2022. On Oct 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which Discovery Diner Epcot's 78 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of fryer vats have a residue build up. White cutting board is stained.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Green cutting boards.
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.At cooks line area.
36-36-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Base of front door.
35B-05-4
78
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of walk in freezer door is soiled. Side of grill has a residue build up.
23-03-4
90
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Caulking has a residue build up by the three comp sink. Side of the grill has a residue build at cooks line.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Base of front door and middle of back door.
35B-05-4
86
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk,45 f,yogurt,46 f held less than four hours stated operator,taken to walk in freezer for a quick chill.
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side and inside of fryer cabinets are soiled. Outside of ice machine is soiled. Gaskets are soiled at the front line area.
23-03-4
78
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
78
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.White cutting board at cooks line.Shelves in outside walk in cooler.
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of substance at cooks line.
22-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Discovery Diner Epcot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Discovery Diner Epcot on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Discovery Diner Epcot?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Discovery Diner Epcot.

How does Discovery Diner Epcot compare to other restaurants in Lake Buena Vista?

Discovery Diner Epcot most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Buena Vista average of 87.

Has Discovery Diner Epcot's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Discovery Diner Epcot have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Discovery Diner Epcot 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 Discovery Diner Epcot inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Discovery Diner Epcot is inspected around two times per year on average.