The Edison

1570 E Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

American

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited The Edison nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited two times.

The Edison's latest score of 74 falls below the Lake Buena Vista average of 87. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Routine - Food

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

View 3 violations

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed fruit stored on the top of the bar counter not protected from customer, spoke with Chef, notify facilities provided sneeze guard for the area. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-02-4

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Checked soap not able to dispense, facilities replaced dispenser behind bar. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-06-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like growth on the frame of the door in the middle on the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed beige cutting board on the reach in cooler has black marks on the surface.

22-02-4

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 seasoning container Chef removed **Corrective Action Taken**

10-01-5

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked steak 45°f , spring mix 51°f stored inside reach in cooler drawers less than 4 hours, recommend to quick chill product in the freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** Checked bbq ribs 50°f, bake chicken 47°f stored inside blast chiller overnight transfer to reach in cooler issued stop sale notice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Baked chicken 47°f, bbq ribs 50°f stored in blast chiller overnight per Chef. **Warning**

01B-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black marks on the side panel of ice machine **Warning**

22-20-5

Jul 31, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jan 16, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1)Raw burger over whole intact muscle beef in walk on cooler 2) raw burger behind impossible burger on cooks line**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at the bar **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Under table top ovens on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Feb 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored near lemon slicer in the service bar. Manager removed the sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed beige three cutting boards has stains on the surface located on the prep counters.

22-02-4

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water on the floor in the bar

29-19-4

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed waste line not attached on the soda holster in the main bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

29-17-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer stored on the floor in the service bar. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door missing on the ice machine The door has been order per Chef Dee. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-11-5

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Edison last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Edison on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Edison?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Edison.

How does The Edison compare to other restaurants in Lake Buena Vista?

The Edison most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Buena Vista average of 87.

Has The Edison's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Edison have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Edison 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 The Edison inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Edison is inspected around three times per year on average.

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