Co-op in Lake Buena Vista
1486 E Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830CO-OP, a catering establishment in Lake Buena Vista, faced repeated permitting violations in September 2025 when inspectors found it operating without a valid food permit across four separate inspection dates. The facility subsequently completed sanitation inspection requirements, though inspections in mid-September documented violations including the absence of written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events and the presence of caterpillars near water storage coolers. The most recent inspection on December 10, 2025 resulted in compliance with no violations cited.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Co-op in Lake Buena Vista: Comparison to Orange County Averages
This Facility
0
violations / inspection
0 violations per inspection
Orange County Avg
5.9
violations / inspection
5.9 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Orange County Avg
0.12
closures / facility
0.12 county average
Co-op in Lake Buena Vista: FDACS Inspection History (7)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 7 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx .
CHRIS CLAYTON, STORE MANAGER
NIKKI VAUGHN, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
Good Retail Practice Violations
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to
preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13Repeat
Storage: Dust has accumulated in coolers where bottled drinks are stored.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Risk-Based Violations
2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food
establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread
of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal
matter. 2-501.11 PfPfRepeat
Establishment could not provide written procedures for the clean-up of vomit and diarrhea.
Industry handout was provided.
Good Retail Practice Violations
6-501.11
Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to
eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;
routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as
trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf
Outside Water Storage: Two caterpillars were spotted near coolers where water is stored.
4-601.11(C)
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food
residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Backroom Storage: Accumulation of dust and debris found along the bottom of the shelves
storing prepackaged food items. Outside Water Storage: The inside of the cooler where water is stored
has an accumulation of dust.
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 1 violation· Operating Without Permit
Comments: Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all
permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit
application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also
accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the
processing of your food permit application.
Failure to meet all permitting requirements will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative
penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If
you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek
administrative action to suspend food activities.
Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of
payment type in the memo section of the check or money order.
The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food
safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.
Good Retail Practice Violations
99
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S.,
5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact
the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.
The establishment is open and operating without a current food permit.
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 1 violation· Operating Without Permit
Comments: Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all
permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit
application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also
accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the
processing of your food permit application.
Failure to meet all permitting requirements will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative
penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If
you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek
administrative action to suspend food activities.
Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of
payment type in the memo section of the check or money order.
The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food
safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.
Good Retail Practice Violations
99
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S.,
5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact
the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.
The establishment is open and operating without a current food permit.
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 1 violation· Operating Without Permit
Comments: Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all
permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit
application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also
accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the
processing of your food permit application.
Failure to meet all permitting requirements will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative
penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If
you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek
administrative action to suspend food activities.
Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of
payment type in the memo section of the check or money order.
The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food
safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.
Good Retail Practice Violations
99
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S.,
5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact
the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.
The food establishment is open and operating without a current food permit.
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 1 violation· Operating Without Permit
Comments: Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all
permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit
application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also
accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the
processing of your food permit application.
Failure to meet all permitting requirements will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative
penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If
you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek
administrative action to suspend food activities.
Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of
payment type in the memo section of the check or money order.
The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food
safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.
Good Retail Practice Violations
99
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S.,
5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact
the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.
The establishment is open and operating without a current food permit.
Co-op in Lake Buena Vista: Frequently Asked Questions
- How many health inspections has Co-op in Lake Buena Vista had?
- Co-op in Lake Buena Vista has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- Has Co-op in Lake Buena Vista ever been shut down?
- No, Co-op in Lake Buena Vista has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- When was Co-op in Lake Buena Vista last inspected?
- Co-op in Lake Buena Vista was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 10, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Co-op in Lake Buena Vista had?
- Co-op in Lake Buena Vista has 7 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Co-op in Lake Buena Vista find?
- Co-op in Lake Buena Vista was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 10, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Co-op in Lake Buena Vista had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Co-op in Lake Buena Vista has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Co-op in Lake Buena Vista?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Co-op in Lake Buena Vista are: 4-602.13: Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 6-501.11: Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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