Red Lion Hotel Lake Buena Vista South
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
61
Score
Red Lion Hotel Lake Buena Vista South appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Red Lion Hotel Lake Buena Vista South's 61 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket with utensils inside hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
67
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 dead fly in the unused ice machine , operator removed . **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.storage room - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.ice bucket **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On the lowboy cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.tortilla warmer - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoodfilter - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean equipment on the dry storage rack - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
64
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 dead fly in the unused ice machine , operator removed . **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.storage room
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.ice bucket **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On the lowboy cooler
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.tortilla warmer
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoodfilter
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean equipment on the dry storage rack
16-46-4
58
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
22
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Storage room vents
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the dry storage rack
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Rack next to the dm
16-46-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket
24-05-4
70
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 in food prep area
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of microwave oven soiled -cutting boards on reach in cooler and hot holding unit soiled -inside of ice machine has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in dishwashing area
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink at end of cookline **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -"Traulsen" two door reach in cooler door gaskets lightly soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -plastic containers inside double door reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -forks stored with food-contact surface upright **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -pizza boxes stored on the floor in dry storage area
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind stove and grill has an accumulation of grease -wall to right of dish machine has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -two wet mops on floor next to mop sink
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar and flour containers in dry storage area lacking labels
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling and vents in dry storage area
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -bottled water on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone on dish drying rack **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
30
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Red Lion Hotel Lake Buena Vista South last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Red Lion Hotel Lake Buena Vista South on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Red Lion Hotel Lake Buena Vista South?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Red Lion Hotel Lake Buena Vista South.
How does Red Lion Hotel Lake Buena Vista South compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Red Lion Hotel Lake Buena Vista South most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Red Lion Hotel Lake Buena Vista South's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Red Lion Hotel Lake Buena Vista South have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Red Lion Hotel Lake Buena Vista South 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 Red Lion Hotel Lake Buena Vista South inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Red Lion Hotel Lake Buena Vista South is inspected around three times per year on average.
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