Banquet & Ballrooms
Last inspected: Jul 1, 2025
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Banquet & Ballrooms eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Jul 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 12 violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 87, which Banquet & Ballrooms' 82 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 1, 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 bulk containers soiled used in the bakery area.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice hanging down from the condenser inside walk in freezer, Chef notify engineering. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed one light shield missing in the hallway for receiving. Three light shields missing in the receiving area near bakery kitchen, engineering notify. **Corrective Action Taken**
38-01-4
82
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of ricotta 45-46°f stored inside walk in cooler less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill product. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch ear while wearing gloves did not remove gloves or wash hands while food handling in the banquet kitchen
12A-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed mold like growth on ceiling in the walk in cooler used for bakery.
36-34-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket . **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
67
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board has stains left on the surface in the cold prep kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed large bulk container has cracked lid on the high gluten container.
14-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing in the dish machine room. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed storage shelves has white residue spilled on the shelve Dairy cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed rusty vent also has dust accumulation on the surface directly above 3 compartment sink. Three vents inside walk in cooler.(Bakery)
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed bags hanging on shelve near clean equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken in the dishmachine room
36-17-5
64
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. mushroom sauce (46F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding) mushroom sauce,40 f,butter,41 f.Cheese ,46 f,operator is going to put in smaller batches. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bib located under main dishwasher - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
31A-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles not tightly fit in dishwasher area and in corner of kitchen around gas pipe. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under hit equipment - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield missing dishroom - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Seal around wash sink soiled. Floor mixer soiled and rusted - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Cauliflower - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed fruit over ready to eat melon Unwashed parsley over ready to eat over ready to eat cheese - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
37
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Condensation water drain from walk in cooler is draining into a floor drain that is overflowing onto floor and will not go down. **Warning**
28-26-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. mushroom sauce (46F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding) mushroom sauce,40 f,butter,41 f.Cheese ,46 f,operator is going to put in smaller batches. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bib located under main dishwasher
29-34-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
29-28-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles not tightly fit in dishwasher area and in corner of kitchen around gas pipe.
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under hit equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Light shield missing dishroom
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Seal around wash sink soiled. Floor mixer soiled and rusted
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cauliflower
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed fruit over ready to eat melon Unwashed parsley over ready to eat over ready to eat cheese
08B-17-4
32
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of truffle juice stored inside reach in the cooler.
01B-01-4
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. Gruyére cheese not date marked stored inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 cylinder used for door stopper in the banquet room. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted on top of coffee machine.
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed box of radish stored with ready to eat foods stored walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored directly on the floor in the banquet kitchen.
21-38-4
64
Oct 11, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Banquet & Ballrooms last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Banquet & Ballrooms on file is from Jul 1, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Banquet & Ballrooms?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Banquet & Ballrooms.
How does Banquet & Ballrooms compare to other restaurants in Lake Buena Vista?
Banquet & Ballrooms most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Buena Vista average of 87.
Has Banquet & Ballrooms' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Banquet & Ballrooms have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Banquet & Ballrooms 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 Banquet & Ballrooms inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Banquet & Ballrooms is inspected around three times per year on average.
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