Frontera Cocina

1604 E Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Frontera Cocina, the earliest from 2022. Frontera Cocina was last inspected on Mar 31, 2026. 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 two violations each.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Lake Buena Vista restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet aluminum pans stacked wet on the storage shelves located upstairs.

24-08-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet soiled wiping cloths stored underneath the hand wash sink, exposed recommend cover container.

21-09-4

Nov 7, 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. Checked white cutting board soiled used on the sauté line has green discoloration on the surface.

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed salt rimmer missing side panel stored on the top of the bar.

14-11-5

Apr 11, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed plastic curtains has mold like growth on the bottom located walk in beer cooler.

23-03-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet on the 3 compartment sink, pre rinse hose engineering notify. **Corrective Action Taken**

29-11-4

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor in the bar area.

36-22-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cream stored inside reach in cooler uncovered. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon in crumbled cheese on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Jun 5, 2023

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of beans, being opened at time of inspection. Spoke to Chef concerning the item at time of inspection.

01B-01-4

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape located in the by the Taylor machine, Manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

35B-08-4

Nov 14, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee slicing red onions change gloves did not wash hands to use utensils food handling another item. Must wash hands very important.

12A-07-5

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects in the bar recommend to notify current pest control service.

35A-02-6

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler used for beer has old food debris and liquid spilled on the floor.

36-73-4

Basic - Garbage can soiled. Observed trash cans soiled located in the dishmachine room.

33-17-4

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed waste line missing from the soda holster located Behind the bar.

29-17-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Frontera Cocina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Frontera Cocina on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Frontera Cocina compare to other restaurants in Lake Buena Vista?

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

Has Frontera Cocina's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Frontera Cocina 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 Frontera Cocina inspected?

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

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