Grand Cypress Ballroom
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Grand Cypress Ballroom, the earliest from 2022. On Jan 28, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Grand Cypress Ballroom's latest score of 86 sits above the Orlando average of 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buffalo chopper has old food debris left on the back area.(banquet kitchen) Can opener blade has food particles left on the blade ( bakery kitchen) **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filers underneath the fire suppression hood system has terrible dust accumulation stove.( bakery )
23-03-4
86
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed chopper has old food debris on the surface. Slicer has dried particles left on the surface
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked by transport cart, near dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing above dishmachine in the Main kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent dust accumulation on the surface pot wash kitchen. Observed fan guard covers inside walk in cooler #7.
36-34-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee slicing avocados to washed prior to cutting.
08B-39-4
70
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed transport dollies stored in front of hand wash sink located near dish machine room. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer has white residue left on the surface. (Bakery shop)
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in banquet hallway.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan guard covers has terrible dust accumulation walk in cooler #2 used for dairy.( receiving room) **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage wall in the delivery room, near walk in freezer.
36-24-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw bacon uncovered inside walk in cooler, chef covered at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
67
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 chocolate milk and half half not date marked per server opened yesterday.( banquet server hallway)
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart stored in front of hand sink located in the dish machine area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed transport cart has raw sausages uncovered stored inside walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents on the reach in freezer has dust accumulation showing ( banquet kitchen)
36-34-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave oven has food splashed on the surface ( bakery area)
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light out inside walk in cooler located in dry storage room.
36-62-4
67
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Lemon curd 2/10; pastry cream 2/9; key lime 2/10; coconut tres leches cream 2/13; chocolate pudding made with half and half 1/28
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Artichokes 45F. Bottom of upright True cooler next to office area overnight. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Rice in sham for lunch service held under temperature control 115F, 120F, 131F. Advised to reheat to 165F to hot hold at 135F or above. Checked later in the inspection - was reheated and returned to sham 147F - rice in upright warming cabinets 123F; pork 124F
03B-01-6
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Vegan butter
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish area handsink in the corner; blocked by trash can and containers on the floor **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dish machine operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee restroom outside dish area
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Coffee waitstation area **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
37
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
52
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Observed flour dough roller not cleaned has large amount of flour left on the machine (bakery area)
22-11-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blue cutting board for fish has stains left on the surface.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed Fish grouper, salmon stored in ROP package inside walk in cooler, does not have a variance spoke to Kyle concerning this item.
03G-43-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed caulking around the edge of the wall near there compartment sink has mold like growth. Observed stainless steel mold like growth on wall in the pastry kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee back pack stored underneath the storage shelve in the banquet kitchen.
40-06-5
61
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature chorizo 45°f stored inside reach in cooler quick chill product recommend to move product in the walk in cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can black beans stored underneath prep counter, per Chef receiving department delivered today, will return.
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. Observed heavy Whipping cream not date marked stored inside walk in cooler.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has old dried food left on the blade. Observed slicer has red onions left on the surface
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed large build up ice around pipe on the condenser inside walk in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on the white cutting boards in the main kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed bottle of water in the dry storage room, Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-04-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles also cracked in the dishmachine area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield damage above dishmachine area **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed breads uncovered on the transport cart inside walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grand Cypress Ballroom last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grand Cypress Ballroom on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grand Cypress Ballroom?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Grand Cypress Ballroom.
How does Grand Cypress Ballroom compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Grand Cypress Ballroom most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Grand Cypress Ballroom's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Grand Cypress Ballroom have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Grand Cypress Ballroom 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 Grand Cypress Ballroom inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grand Cypress Ballroom is inspected around two times per year on average.
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