Dolphin Grill

1500 Epcot Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

American

Last inspected: Jul 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Dolphin Grill has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 1, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Dolphin Grill scores about where you'd expect for a Lake Buena Vista restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled has black deep cut marks on the surface. Observed milk dispensing machine old dried milk underneath left on the surface. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old milk dried on milk dispensing machine underneath in the self service area. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like growth on the soda machine drain pipe and front area.(self service )

22-20-5

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board has cut marks and black stains on the surface located in the pantry area.

22-02-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label stuck to plastic container on the storage shelve.

16-46-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls stored in the poker chips not inverted located in the hallway.

24-05-4

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Mop sink.

29-34-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Cutting boards at the sandwich station area. Ice nozzles are soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-33-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watches. **Repeat Violation**

13-07-4

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed both employees wearing watches while food handling on the service line.

13-07-4

Nov 16, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of carrots 103°f stored in the hotbox, Manager will removed reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dolphin Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dolphin Grill on file is from Jul 1, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dolphin Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dolphin Grill.

How does Dolphin Grill compare to other restaurants in Lake Buena Vista?

Dolphin Grill most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lake Buena Vista average of 87.

Has Dolphin Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dolphin Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dolphin Grill 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 Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dolphin Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.

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