Paddlefish First Floor

1670 Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Seafood

Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Paddlefish First Floor has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

Paddlefish First Floor's latest score is in line with the Lake Buena Vista average of 87. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 13, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in the hand wash sink located in the bar (beverage side station)

31A-11-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used for utensils Observed wiping cloths stored on the cook line.

21-04-4

Nov 25, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed salt, sugar stored on the bar not protected from contamination (bar area)

08B-02-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has dried food residue.

22-02-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed trash and debris underneath the hand wash sink first floor bar.

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the condenser inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water on the hand wash sink located in the boil room. Facilities notify at time of inspection **Corrective Action Taken**

29-20-5

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board has very rough surface (soiled)used for cutting lemons and limes in bar area.

22-02-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop laying on the ice in the ice bin (bar area)

10-08-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall has dust located near the boil kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

36-27-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ac vent has terrible dust accumulation on the surface directly above the counter in the boil kitchen.

36-34-5

May 2, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Apr 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to blended olive oil underneath the prep table, Chef removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

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 walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on the bottom of reach in cooler wine bottles stored inside located in the bar. **Corrected On-Site**

29-49-6

Sep 15, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop holder is soiled by ice machine Coffee nozzle is soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the steamer.

16-23-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knives.Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

10-18-5

Mar 8, 2023

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 can opener blade has old food debris left on the blade. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed cracks on both ends of caddy used in the ice bin located in the bar area. **Corrected On-Site**

14-16-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed curtains on the dishmachine has mold like growth.

16-03-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored with plates underneath the storage shelves, Chef removed sanitizer.

21-44-1

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed caulking around the edge of the wall near the dishmachine,

36-27-5

Nov 3, 2022

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 yellow stains on the cutting board in the boil kitchen.

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin back panel has mold like growth on the surface.

22-20-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust accumulation on the counter and shelve on the cook line.

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paddlefish First Floor last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paddlefish First Floor on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Paddlefish First Floor?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Paddlefish First Floor.

How does Paddlefish First Floor compare to other restaurants in Lake Buena Vista?

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

Has Paddlefish First Floor's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Paddlefish First 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 Paddlefish First Floor inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Paddlefish First Floor is inspected around three times per year on average.

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