World Discovery W249
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at World Discovery W249, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 23, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near nine violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited five times.
World Discovery W249's latest score of 58 falls below the Lake Buena Vista average of 87. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemicals stored front area without label . Operator label it . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottle of water stored bottom of make table . Operator discarded it . **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back of the house area . **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Pizza boxes stored on floor . Operator removed it . **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn bottom of make table .
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Back of the house area .
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broken container used to covered pizza dough. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans of black olives stored on floor .
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler . **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
58
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored on top of cooked breaded chicken at the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
16-36-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner spray bottle no label .
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In used containers covered dough at the walk-in cooler.
14-38-4
Basic - Light not functioning. One out top of pizza oven . **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves and reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
55
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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. See stop sale. No time mark for the pizza **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided to operator and sign it while conducting my inspection. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Filled it out with operator. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jose hired 3-4 month no certification.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the stove Handel .
10-20-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Dish area.
36-62-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Dish area .
38-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves really heavy solied . **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Sanitizer bucket sanitizer mix with soap . Operator dump it and filled a new one . **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At the pizza station front area . **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
43
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Gasket torn bottom of make table . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
95
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Grilled chicken 7-29-24. Operator stated it was at the freezer and they didn't change label when they get it out . **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled chicken breast 47f . Operator stated was at the cooler and they pull it out 2 hours ago . **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings cooked 2 days ago no date mark . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At the parm cheese by the make table . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout kitchen equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishments. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plate stored front of the stove . **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Gasket torn bottom of make table . **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
35
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta from yesterday at the walk-in cooler no Label.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed timer without written plan . Provided to operator with explanation.
03F-10-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout kitchen equipment.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Gasket torn at the bottom of make table.
14-74-7
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the establishment.
36-73-4
Basic - Light not functioning. By the Hoods top of oven .
36-62-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to the customer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottle of water at the bottom of make table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout equipment.
22-16-4
47
Jul 18, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was World Discovery W249 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at World Discovery W249 on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at World Discovery W249?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at World Discovery W249.
How does World Discovery W249 compare to other restaurants in Lake Buena Vista?
World Discovery W249 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Buena Vista average of 87.
Has World Discovery W249's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at World Discovery W249 have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at World Discovery W249 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 World Discovery W249 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, World Discovery W249 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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