Rainforest Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Rainforest Cafe has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 14, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Rainforest Cafe's latest score of 70 falls below the Lake Buena Vista average of 87. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature pasta linguini 50°f stored inside reach in cooler drawers on the cook line per kitchen Manager stored less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill in the blast chiller. Rechecked @12:50pm 40°f. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two black cutting boards has deep cut marks and soiled located in the back prep kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed plastic pans cracked on the edges salmon stored inside the walk in cooler. Manager removed at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
14-16-4
70
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter. -2 compartment prep sink across from expo line. Manager removed splitter. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Plastic inserts, manager dried. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Service station behind outside bar. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -Toothpicks. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. -Wooden muddler. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-06-4
70
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
21
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
50
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature romaine lettuce 47°f, Chef discarded product pico 47/48°f stored on the top panel cooler on A side less than 4 hours, recommend to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. Observed dispensing tube not cut at angle, in the Bamba server station.
25-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed jacket stored on the counter in the hot prep kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor on the A side.
36-22-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lids stored on pasta and chicken inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop laying on the ice in the server station (maya) **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
67
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in server side station outside of kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on Line Chef brought him one and he put on **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Unwashed limes over ready to eat broccoli **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
78
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked tomatoes 46 °f, pasta 48°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill product. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled on the side A has red stains on the Surface, recommend to replace or resurface. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written time plan for the food items stored on Side A. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle water stored on the prep counter **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed red floor peeling on the main cook line side B and side A. Per Chef maintenance has been notify.
36-11-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed aluminum pans has old food debris stuck to pans located on the storage shelve near dishmachine machine.
16-48-4
58
Aug 3, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mold like growth on one orange stored inside box walk in cooler located outside, Chef removed orange and wash the other produce in the box. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed two trash cans stored in the front of the hand wash sink on main cook line, relocated the trash cans at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board has deep cut marks on the surface stored on the shelve in the dishmachine area. Chef discared at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can near hand wash sink near the expo line.
33-38-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed lemons not washed prior to slicing. Cast members told to wash at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soda liquid spilled on the floor in the soda room, Chef notify beverage company. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloths stored underneath cutting boards in the cold prep kitchen and front expo line. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rainforest Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rainforest Cafe on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rainforest Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rainforest Cafe.
How does Rainforest Cafe compare to other restaurants in Lake Buena Vista?
Rainforest Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Buena Vista average of 87.
Has Rainforest Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rainforest Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rainforest Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Rainforest Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rainforest Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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