Dolphin Fountain in Lake Buena Vista

Last inspected:

1500 Epcot Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Overview

Dolphin Fountain in Lake Buena Vista has logged 21 inspections with 98 total violations since 2016, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations—including employee health reporting, health status disclosure, and sick worker protocols—were cited in at least 8 inspections dating back to November 2022, establishing a clear pattern of recurring noncompliance in this critical food safety area. The facility also shows repeated consumer advisory violations (present in 8 of the past 9 inspections reviewed), indicating ongoing issues with disclosure of raw or undercooked items on the menu. Parasite destruction violations and approved food source violations have appeared multiple times across the inspection history. Fire safety violations related to missing boiler insurance certificates and inspection reports were documented in November 2019 and again in July 2025, indicating an unresolved compliance gap spanning nearly six years. The most recent inspection on July 1, 2025, a complaint-based full inspection, identified 15 violations including multiple instances of employee health policy and parasite destruction violations, though no emergency closure order was issued and the facility was permitted to remain operational with no further action required at that time.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
100Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Dolphin Fountain in Lake Buena Vista: Comparison to Orange County Averages

This Facility 4.5 violations / inspection 4.5 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

Dolphin Fountain in Lake Buena Vista: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Complaint Full · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler certificate has expired 3/14/2025 Chef notify engineering on the status. **Corrective Action Taken**
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Boiler certification has expired 4/12/2019 engineering notify. **Corrective Action Taken**

Dolphin Fountain in Lake Buena Vista: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Dolphin Fountain in Lake Buena Vista: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dolphin Fountain in Lake Buena Vista last inspected?
Dolphin Fountain in Lake Buena Vista was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Dolphin Fountain in Lake Buena Vista?
The most frequently cited violations at Dolphin Fountain in Lake Buena Vista are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Single-use items.
How many health inspections has Dolphin Fountain in Lake Buena Vista had?
Dolphin Fountain in Lake Buena Vista has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Dolphin Fountain in Lake Buena Vista find?
Dolphin Fountain in Lake Buena Vista was most recently inspected on April 28, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Dolphin Fountain in Lake Buena Vista ever been shut down?
No, Dolphin Fountain in Lake Buena Vista has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
Has Dolphin Fountain in Lake Buena Vista had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Dolphin Fountain in Lake Buena Vista has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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