Lake Buena Vista, Orange County

ART SMITH'S HOMECOMING

1602 E BUENA VISTA DR, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
3 High Priority
Jan 12, 2026
City
Lake Buena Vista
County
Orange
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 12, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

10-05-5

Detail 24294965

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed floating food particles in the unclean water stored on the flat grill located on the cook line. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 24294966

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Checked yellow cheddar white cheddar temperature 48°f stored inside walk in cooler over night, issued stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 24294968

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked yellow cheddar and white cheddar 48°f stored inside walk in cooler over night. Issued stop sale notice. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24294969

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed mold like growth on the edge of reach in cooler used for salads.

08B-17-4

Detail 24294967

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed ready to eat cabbage stored with unwashed cucumbers inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Aug 26, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 23986131

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked chicken breast 47°f,raw hamburgers patties 45/46°f stored inside reach in cooler drawers on cook line less than 2 hours recommend to quick chill product , Chef place ice bags on the product. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23986130

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting soiled has red stains, from red pepper recommend to replace or resurface. Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 23986129

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed romaine lettuce has wash prior to using on the bag.

Apr 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 23699949

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature cooked asparagus 45°f less than 4 hours stored inside reach in cooler drawers on cook line, recommend to quick chill vegetables in the blast chiller. rechecked 10:40am 35°f Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23699947

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board has black discoloration on the surface used on the main cook line. Observed mold like growth on the edge of the door panel of ice machine.

31B-02-4

Detail 23699946

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink located on cook line. Corrected On-Site

03G-18-5

Detail 23699950

Intermediate - Temperature not monitored, not recorded and/or the records not maintained for 6 months during cooling process of cook-chill/sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food. Observed temperature of grits cooking 175°f no cooling record found during the process of HACCP plan reviewed plan must checked temperature every hour for the product per unable to recall pass logs.

12B-07-4

Detail 23699952

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle stored next to cucumbers on the transport cart .

36-73-4

Detail 23699951

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed standing water throughout the cook line and kitchen also back prep kitchen. Repeat Violation

08B-39-4

Detail 23699948

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed romaine lettuce employee cut prior to being washed.( back prep kitchen)

Aug 28, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 23103498

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Checked dishmachine three times final rinse readjusted the wash cycle 150°f final rinse 161°f Recommend to check dishmachine more often current dishmachine notify at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23103500

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked shredded mix cheese 49°f, cut tomatoes 51°f stored inside reach in cooler drawers on the cook line less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill product. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23103505

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting has black discoloration on the surface used in the dessert area.

36-34-5

Detail 23103499

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 4 fan guards covers has terrible dust accumulation on the surface inside walk in cooler.

36-73-4

Detail 23103502

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor has standing water throughout cook line.

31B-04-4

Detail 23103506

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign located at sink on the cook line. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 23103504

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not properly stored on the top of the coffee machine. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23103503

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed rack of macaroni uncovered inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

14-06-4

Detail 23103501

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed jasper boards has split in the board used must be properly sealed.

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 22813855

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Checked dishmachine sanitizer 0 ppm chlorine not dispensing properly for final rinse. Recommend Chef to notify dishmachine company immediately Must use 3 compartment sink wash,rinse and sanitizer until dishmachine repaired. Corrected On-Site

03E-02-5

Detail 22813857

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Checked temperature of gravy 112°f on the steam must be reheated to proper temperature. Recheck gray 165°f Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22813854

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle stored with bags of bread on the cook line. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22813852

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer stored inside hand wash sink located on the cook line. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22813853

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for hand wash sink located outside bar. Corrected On-Site

03G-50-1

Detail 22813851

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed ROP Package process Spoke to Kyle in OPQ final Approval with be completed after monitor system used for temperature installed inside both walk in coolers. Must be completed by next unannounced inspection

36-34-5

Detail 22813850

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent above ice machine has dust accumulation on the surface.

22-16-4

Detail 22813856

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler has mold like growth interior panel.(server station)

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

51-14-7

Detail 22468031

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outside bar that has ice well. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Plan Review received plans on 11/14/23 but the plans have not been approved. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 22468032

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Time Extended

10-20-4

Detail 22468028

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. By chicken warmer Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 22468029

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By blast chiller Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22468027

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover soiled in beverage walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 22468033

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Two speed racks in the inside walk in cooler Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22468030

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - White Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on front line by salad station - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Time Extended

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

51-14-7

Detail 22336690

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outside bar that has ice well. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22336686

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-20-4

Detail 22336689

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. By chicken warmer Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22336687

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By blast chiller Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22336692

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover soiled in beverage walk in cooler

08B-12-5

Detail 22336688

Basic - Stored food not covered. Two speed racks in the inside walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22336691

Basic - White Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on front line by salad station

Jun 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

01B-02-5

Detail 22034612

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Checked temperature of smoked pork 46°f stored inside walk in cooler overnight 6/4.

03A-02-5

Detail 22034610

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of smoked pork 46°f stored in walk in cooler overnight label 6/4 recommend to use baking sheet pan for properly cooling.

23-03-4

Detail 22034609

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets has food debris left in the seams in the fry station.

12B-13-4

Detail 22034611

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed water bottle stored inside reach in cooler on the pantry dessert station.

Feb 21, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

08B-02-4

Detail 21797579

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed lemons and limes, oranges not protected stored on the bar counter. Recommend lids for the containers. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21797580

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two white cutting boards has red stains left on the surface located on the cook line. Employee replaced. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21797581

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed aluminum pans stacked wet on the dry storage rack. Repeat Violation

Feb 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

24-08-4

Detail 21784731

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stacked wet on the storage shelve. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Observed pans stacked wet on the storage shelve in the dishmachine Explained to employee the procedures to used for air drying Time Extended Corrected On-Site

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

02C-03-5

Detail 21631615

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon milk not date marked stored inside walk in cooler.

14-16-4

Detail 21631620

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed plastic containers cracked on the ends stored on the storage shelve.

51-16-7

Detail 21631618

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed walk in cooler was removed from kitchen, additional prep area added in the kitchen Restaurant did not submit plans for the new preparation area. also relocated blast chiller spoke to Kyle in OPQ. *Warning Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21631616

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on the fans attached to wall in the dishmachine room..

13-07-4

Detail 21631617

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed bar tender preparing drinks while wearing watch.

24-08-4

Detail 21631619

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stacked wet on the storage shelve.

Jun 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-20-5

Detail 21130204

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw gator/ shrimps stored with raw tenderize beef/ burgers

35B-01-4

Detail 21130203

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door

Dec 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

08B-02-4

Detail 20719974

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed salt, blueberries, stored on the bar not protected from customers bartender removed. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 20719973

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed food items not properly time mark has 12:22 only 11:22 am incorrect time printed on labels, Spoke to Chef has update time on the printer.

31A-09-4

Detail 20719971

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed spray bottle stored in side hand wash sink located in the bar, chef removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20719970

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed brown stains inside hand wash sink located by the dishmachine.

22-20-5

Detail 20719975

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed top area of ice machine has dust accumulation on the surface. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 20719972

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups and bowls stacked wet on the storage shelve in the dishmachine area.