Expedition Cafe

7007 Sea World Dr, Orlando, FL 328218009
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Expedition Cafe appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 3, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler”, which has been cited two times.

Among Orlando restaurants, the typical score is 79; Expedition Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Chicken for teriyaki temped at 144-155F. Reheated to over 165F **Corrected On-Site**
03E-02-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Under salad station make table **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
82
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken over whole muscle beef **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (43-46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (43-46F - Cold Holding). Bottom of make table at flat top stove at front counter. In unit less than two hours. Moved to walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Next to fryers
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In rice at convection ovens **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Four door reach in holding whole cakes. Low boy at salad make table **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
64
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
May 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.single door freezer at fryer **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm, refilled at tested at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On shelf near steamer **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
86
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop with handle touching flour Operator removed scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In dishwasher area
36-36-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee prepping pizza wearing watch Operator coached employee to not wear watches while peeping food Employee removed watch **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
86
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Near front line two small flying insects -next unannounced inspection per Dianne Davis
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in freezer
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelving in the dish area, getting held up by bricks
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -operator removed tongs from tomatoes **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in kitchen,
23-03-4
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Expedition Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Expedition Cafe on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Expedition Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Expedition Cafe.

How does Expedition Cafe compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Expedition Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Expedition Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Expedition Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Expedition Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Expedition Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Expedition Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.