Giordanos of Lake Buena Vista
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
82
Score
Giordanos of Lake Buena Vista has been inspected nine times since 2022. On Jan 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Among Orlando restaurants, the typical score is 79; Giordanos of Lake Buena Vista is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has dried food particles on the surface.
22-02-4
Intermediate - chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired 8/2025 quat ammonia test strips used for sanitizer, must order test strips immediately.
16-37-1
82
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of milk not date marked stored inside reach in cooler.(servers area) **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer has old debris left on the surface. Employee cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels unable to dispense located in pizza area. (Roll of paper towels used until dispenser is replaced or repaired. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin has black like mold growth on the interior surface (server area)
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan guard covers has terrible mold like growth on the surface inside walk in cooler.
36-34-5
67
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee working the cook line leave the line wearing gloves also sweep the floor wearing gloves without washing hands, when returned to work area. Recommend training for employees
12A-13-4
86
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
61
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored nail polish remover next to Parmesan cheese **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in the bar
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid to glass storage in bar in disrepair
14-11-5
74
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
82
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed five flying insects in the bar area also 4 flying insects in the mop room called Renee Pichardo Supervisor on duty given next day callback. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked diced chicken 44°f stored inside salad cooler per Manager stored less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill store inside walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board on the storage rack has black marks on the surface used in the prep area.
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed bowl stored inside bulk container of sugar Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken unthawing in the package sink filling up not draining properly full of water. Recommend to open drain use a strainer.
06-01-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missed in the hallway near the office and walk in cooler.
38-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored inside mop bucket Manager removed.
42-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles inside walk in freezer.
36-17-5
52
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
61
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of Sheila shine stored with gloves in the main cook line.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler training expired for some employees.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wiping cloths stored inside hand wash sink located in the dishmachine area.
31A-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old food debris spilled on the bottom of cooler on the hot line.
22-16-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Giordanos of Lake Buena Vista last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Giordanos of Lake Buena Vista on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Giordanos of Lake Buena Vista?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Giordanos of Lake Buena Vista.
How does Giordanos of Lake Buena Vista compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Giordanos of Lake Buena Vista most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Giordanos of Lake Buena Vista's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Giordanos of Lake Buena Vista have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Giordanos of Lake Buena Vista 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 Giordanos of Lake Buena Vista inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Giordanos of Lake Buena Vista is inspected around three times per year on average.
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