Rix Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
82
Score
Rix Cafe has been inspected seven times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 1, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That's lower than the typical Lake Buena Vista restaurant, which scores around 87. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed no detergent container for the dishwasher in the bar area, Manager notify dishmachine company.
16-59-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed door panel of ice machine has mold like growth employee cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stacked wet on the storage shelves in the dish machine area.
24-08-4
82
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board on the reach in cooler has yellow discoloration left on the surface used for salads. Recommend to resurface or replace more often. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet pans stacked on storage shelve in dish machine area.
24-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the bottom of reach in cooler used for poke bowls. Maintenance notify at time of inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
29-49-6
82
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board has green and red discoloration on the surface located on the cook line. Recommend to resurface or replaced cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty storage shelves inside reach in cooler used for raw tuna.
14-33-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed two air conditioner vents has terrible dust accumulation on the surface in the hallway of kitchen and bar. Engineering notify Manager **Corrective Action Taken**
36-34-5
Basic - Garbage can soiled. Observed gray trash can soiled stored in the dish machine area.
33-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth stored underneath the cutting board located on the cook line. Chef removed at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black rubber mats very sticky in the bar area has glass stored on the surface.
23-03-4
70
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in the server area near the racks of cups and coffee dispensers located in server station. Called Supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two white cutting boards on the cook line has black discoloration on the surface, also deep cut marks left on the surface.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer Observed ice buildup in the reach in freezer used behind the bar..
14-69-4
74
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Expired 10/23.
29-28-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop holder is soiled at bar. Residue build up surrounding the coffee nozzles at bar area.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved at the entrance of the kitchen.
36-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Dust build up on fans in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
74
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in the bar area, recommend to notify current pest control service.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed romaine lettuce 46°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 4 hours on the service line. Recommend to remove lettuce store in another cooler to maintain proper temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like growth on the near the ice chute. Employee cleaned at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while Food handling working on the expo line. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rix Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rix Cafe on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rix Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rix Cafe.
How does Rix Cafe compare to other restaurants in Lake Buena Vista?
Rix Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Buena Vista average of 87.
Has Rix Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rix Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rix 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 Rix Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rix Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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