Lake Buena Vista, Orange County

T-REX CAFE

1676 BUENA VISTA DRIVE, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
Apr 22, 2026
City
Lake Buena Vista
County
Orange
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 22, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 24532080

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Black cutting boards soiled has brown discoloration on the surface has deep cut marks on the surface used in the prep kitchen. Chef has new cutting boards or ordered. Corrective Action Taken

36-22-4

Detail 24532079

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water near the hand wash sink. Located in the prep kitchen

Apr 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 24511609

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food debris (onions) dried on the slicer located prep kitchen. Black cutting boards soiled has deep cut marks on the surface used on the cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Checked Black cutting boards soiled has deep cut marks on the surface used for cook line. Time Extended

Apr 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 12

01B-01-4

Detail 24507721

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of Carmel topping stored on the counter in the pantry area. Per cast member drop the can from the can rack. Corrective Action Taken

22-57-6

Detail 24507720

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Checked dishmachine three times final rinse not sanitizing not working properly dishmachine gauze reads wash cycle 130°f power rinse 140°f, final rinse 150°f thermolabel strip is not turning. Recommend to set 3 compartment sink wash, rinse and sanitize until dishmachine is repaired. Technician for the dishmachine notify at time of inspection will check this afternoon. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24507727

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of bbq ribs 47°f, broccolini 47°f, stored inside reach in cooler per kitchen Manager stored inside at 8:30am checked temperature @10am less than 4 hours recommend to placed in blast chiller. (line side B) maintenance notify at time of inspection, found coils ice build up on the coils, must defrost reach in cooler immediately. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 24507724

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food debris (onions) dried on the slicer located prep kitchen. Black cutting boards soiled has deep cut marks on the surface used on the cook line. Repeat Violation

14-16-4

Detail 24507729

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed plastic container cracked on the ends has raw chicken stored inside in the butcher prep room.

12B-07-4

Detail 24507730

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed beverage stored on the counter with sani wipes located on the cook line. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24507728

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet pans stacked on the storage shelves Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24507726

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer Observed ice buildup up inside reach in freezer, on side B. Maintenance defrost the coils at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-38-5

Detail 24507723

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed three gauges on the dishmachine not able to read must change dishmachine company notify at time of inspection.

05-09-4

Detail 24507725

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer for the reach in cooler on side (B) cook line Manager placed new thermometer inside cooler. Corrected On-Site

16-48-4

Detail 24507722

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed soiled plates and cast iron used skillet meat balls, stored on the cook line.

22-16-4

Detail 24507719

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed sticky shelves and bottom of reach in cooler used for alcohol.(bar area)

Nov 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 24213207

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperatures fettuccine 45°f, cherry tomatoes 46°f, shrimp skewers 46°f, side A homemade pico 48°f expo line per Manager stored on the line less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill product in the blast chiller immediately. Rechecked temperatures shrimp skewers 39°f, cherry tomatoes 37.9°f, homemade pico 35°f fettuccine 39°f Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 24213212

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed no time mark on the products stored on the expo line side A.per kitchen Manager food out items placed on time 9:30am labels must be correct once Product placed on time as public health control. Recommend training for all employees, reviewed form with all kitchen employees, and update form for time.

22-02-4

Detail 24213208

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled stored on the cook line by the fry station.

31A-11-4

Detail 24213206

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing off blueberries in the hand wash sink located on side B.

13-07-4

Detail 24213209

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while rinsing off blueberries.

24-08-4

Detail 24213211

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic pans stacked wet on the storage cart.

33-38-4

Detail 24213210

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can provided for hand wash sink located in the prep kitchen.

16-48-4

Detail 24213213

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed sauté pans has old food debris stuck to the surface side A.

02D-01-5

Detail 24213205

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt shaker and seasoning not labeled on the cook line side B. Corrected On-Site

May 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 23781979

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed three white cutting boards has deep cut marks also black discoloration on the surface. (A line ) Chef replaced at time of inspection Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23781977

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed white plastic containers stacked wet on the storage shelves. Chef placed properly to air dried Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 23781976

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink clogged located in the cold room prep, facilities notify. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 23781978

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on the bottom of reach in cooler expo cooler B line.

Feb 19, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 23568017

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of romaine lettuce 47°stored inside reach in cooler drawers on the side A per Chef stored less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill in blast chiller. Corrective Action Taken

14-16-4

Detail 23568015

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed cracked pan stacked on the storage shelves. Manager removed from shelve at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23568018

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles hanging on the rack near mop closet. Manager removed and labeled spray bottles. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23568016

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet pans stacked on the storage shelves in the preparation kitchen.

16-48-4

Detail 23568014

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed plastic pans with old food dried on the surface, stored on shelves in the prep kitchen, pans removed taken to dishmachine. Corrective Action Taken

Feb 5, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 23529331

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed brown cutting board (pizza)used for salads has bad cuts on the surface also yellow discoloration pantry A line. Recommend to replace or resurface cutting board Corrective Action Taken

14-16-4

Detail 23529330

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed plastic container cracked had lettuce stored inside walk in cooler. Kitchen Manager discarded at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23529332

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior panel and around soda nozzles has mold like growth on the surface located in server area.

16-48-4

Detail 23529329

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food stuck on the strainer.

Jan 3, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 23450575

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked shrimp 50°f, salmon 49°f, pasta 50°f stored inside reach in cooler drawers located on the cook line. Per employee placed in cooler this morning less than 1 hour, found out the unit is not working properly has part on order. Recommend to quick chill product immediately, in the walk in freezer. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23450574

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board has terrible build up on the surface located on side A. Slicer used in the cold room has old food debris left on the surface.

36-34-5

Detail 23450573

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air conditioner vent has dust accumulation on the surface located in the dry storage room.

24-08-4

Detail 23450576

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet pans stacked wet in the dishmachine area.

08B-39-4

Detail 23450572

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed green peppers, red peppers being sliced prior to washing in the kitchen. Kitchen Manager ask the employee to wash the vegetables immediately. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Aug 19, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

12A-09-4

Detail 23075251

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee not change gloves touch soiled box of lemons ready to eat food while wearing the same recommend to kitchen Manager to explain in Spanish.must wash hands and also change pair new of gloves before start slicing lemons. Educated the kitchen Manager.

01B-02-5

Detail 23075253

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Checked temperature of fettuccine 46/47°f stored inside walk in cooler overnight 8/17/2924 prepared on Saturday, checked on 8/19/2024.

03A-02-5

Detail 23075249

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature orzo 46°,less than 4 hours placed in blast chiller COSite recheck 39.5f fettuccine 46/47°f 8/17/2024 stored inside walk in cooler overnight issued stop sale notice given checked on Monday 8/19/2024. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 23075255

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of milk stored inside walk in cooler overnight not date marked.

22-02-4

Detail 23075250

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed three white cutting boards soiled stored on the main cook line,recommend replace or resurface . employee notify from maintenance.

36-73-4

Detail 23075254

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled gloves on the floor kitchen fire area front service area.

08B-39-4

Detail 23075256

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee slicing lemons without being washed prior, observed employee caring soiled boxes while wearing gloves.

29-17-4

Detail 23075252

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed three soda gun holster holder waste line missing in the main bar.

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 22676618

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./dining room wait station Han sink used to dump ice tea/ Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 22676620

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food./fried shrimp at expo area with a 4 hour time marked but not on the written plan.

22-20-5

Detail 22676621

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine./one ice machine in kitchen.

24-08-4

Detail 22676617

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./metal pans on cleaned dish rack.

36-27-5

Detail 22676619

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust./under 3 compartment sink.

Oct 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

13-04-4

Detail 22363641

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Couple cooks on line

14-69-4

Detail 22363640

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-09-4

Detail 22363642

Basic - Several white Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cooks line

Mar 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

29-34-4

Detail 21890770

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed thread hose attached to side of hand wash sink located in the prep kitchen. Corrected On-Site

16-48-4

Detail 21890769

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed spoons stored inside silverware tray has old food on the spoons. (Bar Area)

29-49-6

Detail 21890771

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on the bottom reach in cooler located on the cook line.

Nov 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 21567224

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed four cutting boards has brown discoloration on the surface located on the main cook line. Chef has changed new cutting boards. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21567223

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels provided for hand wash sink cook line B. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 21567222

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor in the seams near the dishmachine area, spoke to engineering will repair the floor. Corrective Action Taken

Jan 25, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 20808828

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Ice scoop holder is soiled. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20808826

Basic - Bun toaster has a residue build up on the Teflon sheet at cooks line.

21-44-1

Detail 20808827

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored next to balsamic vinegar in kitchen. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 20808829

Basic - Unwashed bananas stored over cut tomatoes in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Nov 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03B-01-6

Detail 20658720

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of mash potatoes 122°f stored inside the warmer less than 4 hours recommend to reheat 165°f, chef discarded product. Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 20658721

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open cup stored on the food prep counter in the kitchen.

10-07-4

Detail 20658722

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water on the main cook line B.

05-09-4

Detail 20658719

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer provided for reach in cooler drawers on the cook line.