Rainforest Cafe in Lake Buena Vista
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1800 E Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830Rainforest Cafe in Lake Buena Vista operates as a 550-seat permanent food service establishment and has recorded 27 inspections with 152 total violations since 2016, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection — slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have been cited consistently across inspections, including recurring findings for employee health reporting (appearing in at least 5 inspections), food contact surface sanitation (appearing in at least 6 inspections), and consumer advisory compliance (appearing in at least 5 inspections). Additional high-priority violations documented include toxic substance control, proper hand and arm washing, allergen awareness, and shell stock requirements. A fire safety violation was documented on September 14, 2016, for flammables stored and debris present in the boiler room. The most recent inspection on January 14, 2026 was a complaint-based full inspection that identified 9 violations, including high-priority violations for employee health reporting, food contact surfaces, and consumer advisory compliance; the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Rainforest Cafe in Lake Buena Vista: Comparison to Orange County Averages
Rainforest Cafe in Lake Buena Vista: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 49-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Rainforest Cafe in Lake Buena Vista: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
Rainforest Cafe in Lake Buena Vista: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Rainforest Cafe in Lake Buena Vista last inspected?
- Rainforest Cafe in Lake Buena Vista was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 14, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Rainforest Cafe in Lake Buena Vista?
- The most frequently cited violations at Rainforest Cafe in Lake Buena Vista are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Rainforest Cafe in Lake Buena Vista had?
- Rainforest Cafe in Lake Buena Vista has had 27 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 Lake Buena Vista find?
- Rainforest Cafe in Lake Buena Vista was most recently inspected on January 14, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Rainforest Cafe in Lake Buena Vista ever been shut down?
- No, Rainforest Cafe in Lake Buena Vista has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- 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.
- Has Rainforest Cafe in Lake Buena Vista had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Rainforest Cafe in Lake Buena Vista has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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