Garden Grill Restaurant

1510 N Ave Of The Stars, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

American

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Garden Grill Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 7, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

By comparison, the average Lake Buena Vista facility scores 87, putting Garden Grill Restaurant on the weaker side. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board is stained. Iced tea nozzle has a lime build up at drink station.

22-02-4

Basic - Floor tiles are in disrepair.Kettle area and outside walk in cooler.

36-17-5

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored next to clean dishes by the cooks line area. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Residue build under shelf by the utility sink area. Caulking is soiled by three comp sink area.

23-03-4

Jul 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Iced tea holder is soiled.Taken to the dish room to be cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location.Cooked bacon. **Corrected On-Site**

10-04-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Residue build up on heat lamps at cooks line.

23-03-4

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting boards are stained in kitchen.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.

29-28-4

Basic - In-use tong by stored by prep sink at cooks **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Residue build up surrounding drink nozzles at servers station. Iced tea dispenser is soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Residue build up at the back of the grill in the kitchen.

23-03-4

May 2, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of pot on stove has a residue build up in kitchen.

23-03-4

Basic - Unwashed celery stored over cut lettuce in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm .Afterwards,200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Iced tea dispenser holder is soiled. Build up surrounding the juice and soda dispensing nozzles.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink.Quaternary ammonia. **Corrected On-Site**

16-37-1

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Small brown cutting board.

14-09-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.Upright cooler.

05-09-4

Basic - Wall soiled with dust by the plugs close to the oven.

36-27-5

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Garden Grill Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Garden Grill Restaurant on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Garden Grill Restaurant?

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

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

Garden Grill Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Buena Vista average of 87.

Has Garden Grill Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Garden Grill Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Garden Grill Restaurant 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 Garden Grill Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Garden Grill Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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