Trader Sams Grog Grotto

1600 Seven Seas Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Trader Sams Grog Grotto stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 27, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Trader Sams Grog Grotto's latest score of 82 falls below the Lake Buena Vista average of 87. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of sprayer hose is soiled

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall is soiled by the dishmachine area and ice bin in dining room. Soda gun holster is soiled bar area.

23-03-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Base of back door.

35B-05-4

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Clean portion bowls not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

24-05-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Residue build up inside the dishmachine. Build up of black like substance by the dishwashing area.

23-03-4

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Unwashed mint stored over packaged juice in walk in cooler.

08B-17-4

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Apr 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jul 14, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Bar area. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Bar area.

29-49-6

Basic - Interior of pizza oven has accumulation of black substance.Kitchen.

22-08-4

Jan 20, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Trader Sams Grog Grotto last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Trader Sams Grog Grotto on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Trader Sams Grog Grotto?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Trader Sams Grog Grotto.

How does Trader Sams Grog Grotto compare to other restaurants in Lake Buena Vista?

Trader Sams Grog Grotto most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Buena Vista average of 87.

Has Trader Sams Grog Grotto's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Trader Sams Grog Grotto have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Trader Sams Grog Grotto 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 Trader Sams Grog Grotto inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Trader Sams Grog Grotto is inspected around two times per year on average.

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