Morimoto
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Morimoto, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 31, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Lake Buena Vista restaurant, which scores around 87. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Checked the hot water faucet turned off at hand sink located in the dish machine room. Only has cold water reaching 70°f ,chef notify plumber at time of inspection. Recommend to use another hand wash sink located near the dish machine room. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed very bad odor near the floor tiles located by the sofa machine and ice bin located in the server area.
36-73-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored inside cooler in the sushi area.
12B-13-4
82
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed beige cutting board soiled used in the cold room, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container stored in front of the hand wash sink located in the server area.
31A-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth used for food spills also used for other purposes. Observed wiping cloths used on transport cart storing silverware.
21-30-4
78
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Air conditioner vent missing, directly above hand wash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: Air conditioner vent missing, directly above hand wash sink. recommend to replace by next unannounced inspection. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
95
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of brown rice 110°f stored inside rice warmer, recommend to reheat the rice 165°f Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Checked white rice 50°f stored in walk in cooler overnight labeled prepared 2/4 checked next day 2/5 wrapped in plastic on trays. Recommend to check temperature after cooling product inside walk in cooler also DONOT cover with plastic until rice is properly cooled to 41°f or below. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Checked temperature of Peking duck stored overnight in the walk in cooler **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked tofu 44°f stored on the top panel less than 4 hours recommend to quick tofu. Checked temperature Peking duck 44/45 stored overnight inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food stuck to plate on the cook line. Manager removed at time of inspection **Warning**
16-48-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Peking ducks uncovered stored on the transport cart inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Air conditioner vent missing, directly above hand wash sink. **Warning**
36-36-4
47
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of bulgogi 45°f stored inside reach in cooler on the main cook line less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill beef in blast chiller.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature chicken dumplings 115°f in the fryer area Recommend to reheat rechecked @1:16 180°f **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed white rice being cooled wrapped in plastic wrap 59°f during cooling process **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed cracked containers used for plastic containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on the bottom of reach in cooler on the main cook line,near fryers.
29-49-6
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles in the dimsum kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottles of water have been open on the prep line also in the cold prep room.
12B-07-4
52
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured Observed two C02 cylinders not properly secured in the back area near 3 compartment sink.. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Checked CO2 cylinders has not been properly secured **Time Extended**
51-11-4
95
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb under sprayer at dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation area on back cook line
36-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on dim sum line
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line Moved under running water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
74
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Checked dishmachine twice not properly sanitizing 0ppm chlorine, in the bar .Chef notify dishmachine company, recommend to use Main dishmachine. Technician checked final rinse sanitizer 50ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed beige cutting boards has black stains left on the surface located in the cold room.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Checked temperature water 80 degrees on the hand wash sink located in the dish machine room.
27-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed plastic containers stacked on the storage shelves in the cold room.
25-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking on spray nozzle in the dish machine room.
29-11-4
64
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature pot stickers 48°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill product. Rechecked temperature 39°f **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer has old food residue left on the surface. ( cold prep room)
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed storage shelves blocking the handwash sink located in the dishmachine room.
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents throughout the restaurant has terrible dust accumulation on the surface. Dishmachine room and cold prep kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed beverage (green tea) stored underneath counter in the prep kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed two light shields missing in the main kitchen hallway.
38-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed liquid spilled on the bottom of the reach in cooler located bar area.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed handwash sink not draining properly.(bar area)
29-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing main kitchen hallway.
36-36-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Morimoto last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Morimoto on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Morimoto?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Morimoto.
How does Morimoto compare to other restaurants in Lake Buena Vista?
Morimoto most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Buena Vista average of 87.
Has Morimoto's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Morimoto have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Morimoto 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 Morimoto inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Morimoto is inspected around three times per year on average.
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