Grand Floridian Cafe

4401 Floridian Way, Bay Lake, FL 32830

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Grand Floridian Cafe eight times, with records going back to 2022. Grand Floridian Cafe was last inspected on Apr 24, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

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

By comparison, the average Bay Lake facility scores 89, putting Grand Floridian Cafe on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 24, 2026

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Plate holder is soiled. Interior of sprayer hose is soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall is soiled by the dish room area. Residue build up outside ice machine area and caulking by the side of the ice machine area has a build up of black like substance.

23-03-4

Dec 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Iced tea nozzle has a lime build up at server's station. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

May 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heat lamps have a residue build up in the kitchen. Side of reach in freezer is soiled close to the gaskets at salad station area.

23-03-4

Dec 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On prep kitchen

22-08-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container on cooks linen **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

May 15, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of skillet is soiled in kitchen. Wall is soiled by the three comp sink area.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Sandwich picks at the sandwich station. Lids at the server's station.

25-05-4

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

14-09-4

Oct 23, 2023

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. Hot plates are encrusted.

22-02-4

Basic - Dish storage shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dishwashing room.

36-22-4

Basic - Interior of salamander has accumulation of substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Mar 14, 2023

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.Area surrounding the soda nozzles are soiled at servers station. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Base of side door in dining room.

35B-05-4

Basic - Spaces in ceiling throughout the establishment.

36-24-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grand Floridian Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grand Floridian Cafe on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Grand Floridian Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Grand Floridian Cafe.

How does Grand Floridian Cafe compare to other restaurants in Bay Lake?

Grand Floridian Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Bay Lake average of 89.

Has Grand Floridian Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Grand Floridian Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Grand Floridian Cafe 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 Grand Floridian Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Grand Floridian Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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