Kona Cafe

1600 Seven Seas Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Kona Cafe has been inspected nine times since 2022. On Mar 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which Kona Cafe's 82 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of sprayer hose is soiled. Plate holders are soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Cauliflower not washed prior to preparation. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-39-4

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Jan 27, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.White cutting board.

14-09-4

Basic - Wall soiled with black like substance by dishmachine area.

36-27-5

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head is soiled. Interior of plate holder is soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Kona coffee area.

22-08-4

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Grout is missing at cooks line area.

36-11-4

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small cutting boards are stained.

22-02-4

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.Bone broth in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-04-5

Basic - Dry storage shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Unwashed grapes stored over ready-to-eat pineapple in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Ceiling vent showed signs of peeling in the dishwashing area..

36-32-5

Jul 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Small white cutting boards are soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Dishmachine area. **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Jan 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Residue build up surrounding the milk nozzle at front line area.

22-02-4

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance at front line area.

22-08-4

Basic - Unwashed tomatoes stored over prepped carrots in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kona Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kona Cafe on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kona Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Kona Cafe.

How does Kona Cafe compare to other restaurants in Lake Buena Vista?

Kona Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Buena Vista average of 87.

Has Kona Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kona 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 Kona Cafe inspected?

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

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