How many health inspections has BOATHOUSE RESTAURANT had?

BOATHOUSE RESTAURANT has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has BOATHOUSE RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

No, BOATHOUSE RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at BOATHOUSE RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at BOATHOUSE RESTAURANT are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Single-use items.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

BOATHOUSE RESTAURANT

1630 E BUENA VISTA BLVD, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Orange County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: BH ACQUISITION COMPANY LLC · License: SEA5813447

BOATHOUSE RESTAURANT in Lake Buena Vista, FL has 27 inspections on record with 150 total violations (5.6 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

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Data current as of May 20, 2025

Inspection History (27)

May 20, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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V03 Employee health reporting

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Feb 5, 2025 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

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V29 Proper sewage disposal

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Feb 4, 2025 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

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V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

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V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Nov 13, 2024 — Complaint Full· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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