T-rex Cafe in Lake Buena Vista
Last inspected:
1676 Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830T-Rex Cafe, a 600-seat restaurant in Lake Buena Vista, has recorded 126 violations across 24 inspections between 2016 and November 2025, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection—approximately at the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been a persistent concern, appearing in at least 8 of the past 8 inspections reviewed, with recurring citations for employee health policy violations (cited in 4 of the past 8 inspections), employee health reporting (6 of 8 inspections), improper hand and arm washing (2 inspections), and consumer advisory failures (7 of 8 inspections). Toxic substance control violations appeared in 5 of the most recent 8 inspections. The most recent inspection on November 25, 2025 documented 24 violations including two high-priority employee health policy violations, consumer advisory lapses, and toxic substance control issues. The inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
T-rex Cafe in Lake Buena Vista: Comparison to Orange County Averages
T-rex Cafe in Lake Buena Vista: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 48-02-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food · 48-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
T-rex Cafe in Lake Buena Vista: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 3 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections24 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
T-rex Cafe in Lake Buena Vista: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was T-rex Cafe in Lake Buena Vista last inspected?
- T-rex Cafe in Lake Buena Vista was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 22, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at T-rex Cafe in Lake Buena Vista?
- The most frequently cited violations at T-rex Cafe in Lake Buena Vista are: Consumer advisory, Toxic substance control, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has T-rex Cafe in Lake Buena Vista had?
- T-rex Cafe in Lake Buena Vista has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of T-rex Cafe in Lake Buena Vista find?
- T-rex Cafe in Lake Buena Vista was most recently inspected on April 22, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has T-rex Cafe in Lake Buena Vista ever been shut down?
- No, T-rex Cafe 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 V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has T-rex Cafe in Lake Buena Vista had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, T-rex Cafe in Lake Buena Vista has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Nearby Establishments to T-rex Cafe
Poor Inspection Records Near Lake Buena Vista
Stories You May Have Missed Lake Buena Vista
Kissimmee Sushi Restaurant Racked Up 7 High-Severity Violations, Stayed Open
Bayridge Sushi in Kissimmee drew 7 high-severity violations in May 2026, including food from unapproved sources and unde…
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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.
This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with T-rex Cafe. How we collect and verify this data.