Earl of Sandwich

1750 E Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

American

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Earl of Sandwich has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 16, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.

Among Lake Buena Vista restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris on the rubber mats in the dishmachine area.

36-73-4

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Aug 8, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blue cutting board has deep cut marks on the surface also soiled, recommend Manager to replace or resurface.

22-02-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles broken in the self service area near the soda machine.

36-17-5

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed terrible odor near soda machine on the floor mat, recommend Manager to replace the mat located in self service area.

36-64-5

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee slicing avocado not washing prior to cutting inside prep room. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-39-4

Apr 24, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with disinfectant stored on the shelve with cups.( back storage room) **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting boards has red stains left on the surface on the salad bar.( front service area) Two brown cutting board used for bread has stains recommend to replace.

22-02-4

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting boards are stained. Ice tea holder basket is soiled. Gourmet nozzles are soiled Areas surrounding the drink nozzles are soiled.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.Meat balls,soups at front line area.

03F-10-5

Basic - Ceiling is peeling above the three comp sink area. Holes in ceiling throughout the establishment.

36-32-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Green cutting boards. **Corrected On-Site**

14-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Lids at servers station.

25-06-4

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Jul 25, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./undercooked roast beef stored over pre cooked chicken in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

16-46-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Earl of Sandwich last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Earl of Sandwich on file is from Apr 16, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Earl of Sandwich?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Earl of Sandwich.

How does Earl of Sandwich compare to other restaurants in Lake Buena Vista?

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

Has Earl of Sandwich's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Earl of Sandwich have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Earl of Sandwich 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 Earl of Sandwich inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Earl of Sandwich is inspected around three times per year on average.

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