Holiday Inn Express Orlando Lake Buena Vista
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Holiday Inn Express Orlando Lake Buena Vista has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 14, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Time/temperature control for safety food identified” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Among Orlando restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Checked soap dispenser not working properly , found out the problem. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed dated on water filter used for ice machine has no year, engineering notify at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-28-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
78
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 pan cake batter has no time marked on the batter spoke to Food and Beverage will start using log for time marked. **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Refrigerated time/temperature control for safety food received at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature yogurt 46°f, butter packs 46/48°f received products on today. Received less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill product. Recommend to checked temperature when items are .received **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-21-5
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 strawberry yogurt not date marked stored inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink block with transport cart, Staff removed at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open beverage container stored on the prep counter next to can of Pam.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet and watches while food handling.
13-07-4
55
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 pancake batter has no time marked on the batter spoke to Food and Beverage Manager will start using a log for time marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener has old food debris left on the blade.
22-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed boxes of napkins and plastic plates stored on the floor in the office. **Corrected On-Site**
25-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored exposed on the top of coffee machine, must be stored inverted or leave in plastic bag. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled stored on the food prep counter.
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed jackets and hand bags on the storage shelves stored with cereal inside dry storage room.
40-06-5
64
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./individual creamer 69F, less than 4 hours, coffee station. Adding to time control plan.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./pink liquid spray bottle at mop sink/ **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair./dish machine not in use/out for 2 months per manager. 3 compartment sink with quat 200ppm set up.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./kitchen food storage rack/ **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
70
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. See stop sale. Observed waffle batter not time marked, observed log not filled out the entire month of July. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wearing gloves rub her nose while wearing gloves continue after mention to Supervisor to remove gloves placed another pair on without washing hands **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-723 Two employees working in the Breakfast bar has no proof of training, per Manager will give the training immediately - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 butter not date marked stored inside reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash bin stored in front of hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping coffee in hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets and watch while preparing food. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
47
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
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. See stop sale. Observed waffle batter not time marked, observed log not filled out the entire month of July. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wearing gloves rub her nose while wearing gloves continue after mention to Supervisor to remove gloves placed another pair on without washing hands **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
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 butter not date marked stored inside reach in cooler.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ James Valle 7/17/2023 expired taken test on 7/12/2023 only had proof from letter taken certification. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash bin stored in front of hand sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping coffee in hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-723 Two employees working in the Breakfast bar has no proof of training, per Manager will give the training immediately
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets and watch while preparing food.
13-07-4
43
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Checked temperature of boil eggs 52°f stored inside reach in cooler on the buffet line per Supervisor less than 10 minutes stored in cooler, recommend to quick chill. **Repeat Violation**
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. See stop sale. Observed waffle batter and pancake not date mark stored,on the buffet line. Explained to Supervisor at time of inspection.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottle of liquid stored inside hand wash sink, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no copies completed of Food Employee Reporting Agreement, given to General Manager.
11-26-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored on top coffee machine not protected. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
58
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature cream cheese 68°f stored on the buffet line, less than 4 hours per Manager Place in reach in cooler to quick chill. Recommend time as public health control to be used for cream cheese,
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Checked the soap dispenser battery are not working properly. Engineering notify repaired at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed bottle waters stored inside reach in cooler next to liquid eggs, Manager removed water bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with white residue inside not labeled stored on the shelves.
02D-01-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Holiday Inn Express Orlando Lake Buena Vista last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn Express Orlando Lake Buena Vista on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn Express Orlando Lake Buena Vista?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food identified” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn Express Orlando Lake Buena Vista.
How does Holiday Inn Express Orlando Lake Buena Vista compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Holiday Inn Express Orlando Lake Buena Vista most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Orlando average of 79.
Has Holiday Inn Express Orlando Lake Buena Vista's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Holiday Inn Express Orlando Lake Buena Vista have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Holiday Inn Express Orlando 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 Holiday Inn Express Orlando Lake Buena Vista inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Holiday Inn Express Orlando Lake Buena Vista is inspected around three times per year on average.
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