Tusker House

805 Savannah Circle, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

African

Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Tusker House appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. On Nov 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited four times.

Tusker House's latest score of 70 falls below the Lake Buena Vista average of 87. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lime build up surrounding the iced tea nozzle at servers station.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Basic - Employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-04-4

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Side station.

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lime build up inside of the steamer in kitchen.

23-03-4

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Side station area.

36-17-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of walk in cooler door is soiled. Fans in walk cooler outside is soiled. Curtains in meat walk in cooler are soiled. Caulking has a build up of black like substance by the dishwashing area.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Lids at servers station. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 28, 2024

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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

16-23-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Waffles at buffet line. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents soiled in the dry storage area. Caulking is soiled by dishmachine area and three comp sink.

23-03-4

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Nov 21, 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.Small cutting boards are soiled in the kitchen.Juice nozzles are soiled at the server's station.

22-02-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Buffet line. **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Caulking is black by the three comp sink.

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tusker House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tusker House on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tusker House?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tusker House.

How does Tusker House compare to other restaurants in Lake Buena Vista?

Tusker House most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Buena Vista average of 87.

Has Tusker House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tusker House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tusker House 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 Tusker House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tusker House is inspected around two times per year on average.

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