Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
86
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, the earliest from 2022. On Dec 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling tile missing” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill's latest score is in line with the Lake Buena Vista average of 87. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -Hand sink at ware wash. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
86
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw beef over beef steak. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -burre blanc 80f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to place on time plan. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -Bar dish machine closest to the bathrooms Chl 0 ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shrimp over prepped vegetables in walk in cooler. Manager moved product. -Raw beef over fries. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -In office, order is placed for new tile. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -Hand sink at ware wash. **Warning**
29-20-5
45
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer has old food debris stuck on the surface Observed two beige cutting boards soiled has black discoloration on the surface, recommend to replace or resurface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: Checked two beige cutting boards soiled has black discoloration on the surface, recommend to resurface or replaced cutting boards. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the plastic curtains inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: Observed ice buildup on the plastic curtains inside walk in freezer Per Manager will clean, ice buildup off. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light not working inside walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: Observed light not working inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-62-4
82
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Checked dish machine three times not sanitizing properly spoke with Manager notify technician from dish machine company, recommend to use 3 compartment sink wash, rinse and sanitize. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Checked temperature of ricotta cheese 49°f , roasted tomatoes 49°f, cucumber salad 50°f stored on the top panel reach in cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature cucumber salad 50°f, ricotta cheese 49°f roasted tomatoes 49°f stored on top panel of reach in cooler more than 4 hours, located on the main cook line. Issued stop sale notice, due to temperatures. Recommend to use ice bath for food items stored on the top panel reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer has old food debris stuck on the surface Observed two beige cutting boards soiled has black discoloration on the surface, recommend to replace or resurface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dump inside hand wash sink located in the dish machine area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed plastic containers cracked use in the bakery area. **Warning**
14-16-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stacked wet on the storage shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the plastic curtains inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light not working inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-62-4
41
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
52
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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 half half not date marked stored inside walk in cooler Chef dated 6/18. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed beige cutting boards has deep cut marks and black discoloration on the surface located in pizza area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the hand wash sink located in the bakery area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed ice build up on the walk in cooler floor in located in bakery area.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water on the cook line.
10-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth on the counter in the prep area, chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
64
Feb 21, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting boards in kitchen. Residue build surrounding the shake nozzles at the dessert area.
22-02-4
Basic - Dishmachine in poor repair.One of the dishmachines at the bar.
14-11-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Base of back door and front door.
35B-05-4
Basic - Unwashed romaine lettuce stored over spring mix in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
78
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing over dish machine **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dry items shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar 0 ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning**
22-57-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Able to,determine time and marked **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mustard sauce with cream and butter 130F Less than four hours and placed on stove to reheat 15 minutes later was 171 **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Back kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing over dish machine **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Dry items shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean plastic cambros **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Lexon cracked Discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-10-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice paddle stored on soiled surface between uses on lip of ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
37
May 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Observed raw chicken stored next to lettuce in the refrigerator drawers.(cook line) **Corrected On-Site**
08A-16-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on the vent in the backs of the machine used for drinks.(pastry area)
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while Food handling on the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reach in freezer.(hallway)
14-69-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can provided for hand sink located on the cook line.
33-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand wash sink has mold like growth around the edge.( bar area)
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service article stored on the floor in the dry storage room. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like growth on the wall and around the caulking three compartment sink.( dishmachine area)
36-27-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill.
How does Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Lake Buena Vista?
Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lake Buena Vista average of 87.
Has Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill 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 Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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