Paddlefish 2nd and 3rd Floor
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Paddlefish 2nd and 3rd Floor has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Apr 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in Lake Buena Vista average 87, so Paddlefish 2nd and 3rd Floor trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked shrimp boil 120°f w corn potatoes underneath the heat lamp must maintain 135°f, chef placed back in the steamer rechecked @12:50pm 186°f **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect in the second floor bar near soda gun holster. Notify Supervisor on duty next routine inspection, Manager notify current pest control service. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior edge of the ice machine has old food debris left on the surface of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed three hood filters has black charcoal left on the surface located on the cook line.
23-03-4
67
Nov 25, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents inside walk in cooler has dust accumulation on the surface.
36-34-5
Basic - Dollies, pallets, racks or skids used to store or transport packaged food not designed to be moved easily to allow for cleaning access. Observed two dollies has old food debris left on the surface, located in the dishmachine area.
14-56-4
90
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed bulk containers soiled used for seasoning flour and corn meal.(cook line) Observed white cutting board has black marks left on the surface (pantry area)
22-02-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed plastic container used for silverware in the dishmachine area. Chef discarded at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
14-16-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet plastic container stacked on the storage shelves.
24-08-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocado stored in the reach in cooler pantry, still has label on the produce.
08B-39-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet on the three compartment sink.
29-11-4
70
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board has orange discoloration soiled on the surface in pantry area. Recommend to replace or resurface cutting board
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed back flute of the fryers has grease accumulation on the surface.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on the bottom of reach in cooler in the server area.
29-49-6
82
May 2, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan guard covers has dust accumulation on the surface in the walk in cooler used for prep.
36-34-5
95
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer Observed large build up of ice inside reach in freezer located in 2nd floor .
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed back fryers has grease accumulation (cook line) recommend to clean more often.
23-03-4
90
Nov 28, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head and cutting boards are soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Clean bowls and ramikin are not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Oven door and caulking by dishwashing area.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface.Sandwich picks at cooks line.
25-17-4
78
Sep 15, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board is stained. Ice scoop holder is soiled. Iced tea holder at servers station is soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Steamer filters and coffee filters.
29-28-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of fryer has a grease residue build up. Wall is soiled by prep station area.
23-03-4
Basic - Second floor dishmachine in poor repair.
14-11-5
Basic - Unwashed asparagus stored over garlic in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
70
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed large plastic containers cracked on the ends stored on the counter Cook line. Bulk containers cracked used for flour containers Manager removed at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-16-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed same a day container not inverted on the top shelve on the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used for cilantro, recommend to use wypal. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed bowl stored in the succotash and vegetables stored inside reach in refrigerator drawers on the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
78
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 heavy whipping cream no date marked stored inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed plastic containers cracked on the end located in the dishmachine area.
14-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up interior of the reach in freezer in the bar area.
14-69-4
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 seasoned flour. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paddlefish 2nd and 3rd Floor last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paddlefish 2nd and 3rd Floor on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paddlefish 2nd and 3rd Floor?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Paddlefish 2nd and 3rd Floor.
How does Paddlefish 2nd and 3rd Floor compare to other restaurants in Lake Buena Vista?
Paddlefish 2nd and 3rd Floor most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Buena Vista average of 87.
Has Paddlefish 2nd and 3rd Floor's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paddlefish 2nd and 3rd Floor have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Paddlefish 2nd and 3rd Floor means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Paddlefish 2nd and 3rd Floor inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paddlefish 2nd and 3rd Floor is inspected around three times per year on average.
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