Morimoto Second Floor

1600 E Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Morimoto Second Floor has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 31, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average is 87, putting Morimoto Second Floor squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of whipping cream 46°f milk 46°f stored inside reach in cooler chef discarded product. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Nov 7, 2025

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. Observed two beige cutting boards has black marks left on the surface located in the sushi bar.

22-02-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside the mop sink, must be air properly air dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located behind bar.

31B-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed syrup stored on the floor in the kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light burnt out inside reach in cooler.

36-62-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed sticky surface on the bottom of reach in cooler upstairs bar.

22-16-4

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Checked dishmachine two times final rinse not working properly gauges read 140 /150 spoke to Manager to notify dishmachine company. Recommend to use 3 compartment sink wash,rinse sanitizer until dishmachine repaired. Dishmachine technician checked machine final rinse working 160° final rinse. **Corrected On-Site**

22-57-6

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed four flying insects near the beer tap behind the bar upstairs. Spoke to Supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection. Recommend Manager to notify current pest control service.

35A-02-6

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Long toothpick at sushi bar **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry by mop sink **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed opening on top panel of ice machine has mold like growth on the interior panel. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Morimoto Second Floor last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Morimoto Second Floor on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Morimoto Second Floor?

Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Morimoto Second Floor.

How does Morimoto Second Floor compare to other restaurants in Lake Buena Vista?

Morimoto Second Floor most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lake Buena Vista average of 87.

Has Morimoto Second Floor's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Morimoto Second Floor have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Morimoto Second Floor 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 Second Floor inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Morimoto Second Floor is inspected around two times per year on average.

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