Dolphin Fountain
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
86
Score
Dolphin Fountain appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 28, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited six times.
Compared to the broader Lake Buena Vista restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled yellow stains on white cutting board used on the salad reach in cooler.( stewarding removed) **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on the bottom of reach in cooler located in the front service area near cash register. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
86
Jul 1, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters attached to coffee machine expired 4/20/2024 Chef notify engineering. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-28-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Checked pimento cheese not date marked stored inside reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while cooking on the main line. Observed employee wearing bracelet while scooping ice cream.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris spilled on the floors underneath storage shelves.
36-73-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on the bottom reach in cooler Cashier counter, engineering notify. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-49-6
70
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like growth on back panel of soda machine.(server area)
22-20-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs hanging on the cart next to salad reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
90
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two white cutting boards has brown and black discoloration left on the surface located on the cooler near the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
90
Jan 10, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking .Cheese,remoulade,pico de gallo. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Iced tea filters. **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards are stained . Ice nozzle is soiled in the dining room. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watches. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Grout is missing.
36-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over ice cream machine area at the front line area.
35B-02-4
58
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than four hours. Moving to quick chill cut melons (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding)Afterwards,cheese,34,cut melons,38 f.Operator discarded lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than four hours reheating. cheese sauce (128F - Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards Ice nozzle in dining room.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Drink station.
29-28-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Plumbing line and sanitizer lines draining in handwash sink.
31A-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Corner by upright cooler.
36-27-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
41
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle (refresher) stored next to box of sugar packs stored in the dry storage room. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice noodles stored at room temperature on the counter, per Kyle from OPQ rice noddles are TCS. Recommend to used Time as public health control. Form given to Chef Richard. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two white cutting boards has red stains on the surface on the Cook line, also cutting board on the prep cooler used for salads. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
67
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed temperature of Swiss cheese 48°f, provolone cheese 51°f stored inside reach in cooler overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked sliced swiss 48°, provolone cheese 51°f stored inside reach in cooler overnight in the reach in cooler next to the grill.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects in the server area, near the linen container.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed brooms stored in front of the handwash sink, removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed three white cutting boards soiled has red and green stains on the surface located on main cook line. Stewarding notify. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two,bottles of water stored on prep counter.
12B-07-4
Basic - Garbage can soiled. Observed linen receptacle soiled on the exterior and interior notice three flying insects in the area.
33-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dolphin Fountain last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dolphin Fountain on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dolphin Fountain?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Dolphin Fountain.
How does Dolphin Fountain compare to other restaurants in Lake Buena Vista?
Dolphin Fountain most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lake Buena Vista average of 87.
Has Dolphin Fountain's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dolphin Fountain have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dolphin Fountain 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 Dolphin Fountain inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dolphin Fountain is inspected around three times per year on average.
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