El Mercado De Coronado

1000 W Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 328301000

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at El Mercado De Coronado, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 23, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

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

Restaurants in Lake Buena Vista average 87, so El Mercado De Coronado is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 23, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 21, 2025

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 red discoloration on the main cook line recommend to notify engineering. Observed milk dispenser machine has old milk residue left on the surface. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle stored on the counter in the front service area. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed box lids spilled underneath storage shelve in the soda room.

36-73-4

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed bowls and plates not stored inverted in the bakery area. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler has old food debris spilled on the bottom.

22-16-4

Oct 21, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of goat cheese 59°f, shredded lettuce 45°f sliced tomatoes 45f stored on top panel of reach in cooler less than 4 hours, recommend to quick chill product. Recommend to check temperatures daily. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed no time mark on the product shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes spoke to Chef concerning the procedures. Employee time mark at 10:55am Chef spoke to employee at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board on the reach in cooler has orange discoloration in the cracks and crevices recommend to resurface or replace located on the fry station, spoke to engineering at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease accumulation on the fire suppression hood system above the fryers on the cook line. Engineering notify at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

23-03-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer provided for reach in cooler near the fryers and flat grill. **Corrected On-Site**

05-09-4

Apr 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed transport bowl stored in front of hand wash sink located in the dishmachine area. **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed panel of the soda nozzles in the,beverage island.

22-20-5

Aug 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food Properly Stored/Protected

FL-48

Jan 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

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

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Mercado De Coronado last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Mercado De Coronado on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Mercado De Coronado?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Mercado De Coronado.

How does El Mercado De Coronado compare to other restaurants in Lake Buena Vista?

El Mercado De Coronado most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Buena Vista average of 87.

Has El Mercado De Coronado's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Mercado De Coronado have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Mercado De Coronado 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 El Mercado De Coronado inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Mercado De Coronado is inspected around two times per year on average.

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