Rainforest Cafe in Bay Lake

Last inspected:

505 N Rainforest Road, Bay Lake, FL 32830
Overview

Rainforest Cafe in Bay Lake has been inspected 25 times since 2016, accumulating 138 violations—averaging 5.5 per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. Chemical storage violations appeared in 8 of the most recent 8 inspections, making this the most significant recurring pattern; consumer advisory violations were cited in 7 of those same inspections. Hand washing and employee health reporting violations also recurred across multiple inspections. A fire safety violation involving a missing boiler certificate was documented in 2015. The most recent inspection on October 30, 2025 found 12 violations—5 classified as high priority, including employee health reporting, consumer advisory, and food contact surface issues—with the inspection completed and no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

26Inspections
146Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Rainforest Cafe in Bay Lake: Comparison to Polk County Averages

This Facility 5.6 violations / inspection 5.6 violations per inspection
Polk County Avg 3.26 violations / inspection 3.26 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Polk County Avg 0.18 closures / facility 0.18 county average

Rainforest Cafe in Bay Lake: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Complaint Full · 48-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. For boiler ID number FL130617, expired on 05/22/15

Rainforest Cafe in Bay Lake: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections16 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Rainforest Cafe in Bay Lake: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rainforest Cafe in Bay Lake last inspected?
Rainforest Cafe in Bay Lake was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Rainforest Cafe in Bay Lake?
The most frequently cited violations at Rainforest Cafe in Bay Lake are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has Rainforest Cafe in Bay Lake had?
Rainforest Cafe in Bay Lake has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Rainforest Cafe in Bay Lake find?
Rainforest Cafe in Bay Lake was most recently inspected on April 8, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Rainforest Cafe in Bay Lake ever been shut down?
No, Rainforest Cafe in Bay Lake has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
Has Rainforest Cafe in Bay Lake had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Rainforest Cafe in Bay Lake has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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