Hawthorn Suites Orlando / Lake Buena Vista

8303 Palm Parkway, Orlando, FL 32836

American

Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Hawthorn Suites Orlando / Lake Buena Vista stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 2, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Hawthorn Suites Orlando / Lake Buena Vista is doing better than most peers. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two employees working in the kitchen one certificate expired Jhon Silguero 7/25/2022 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**

53B-13-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Spoke to operations Manager has no ideal about health policy for the employees, will call Human Resources. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Checked spoke to Manager Sandy employee health policy notify Human Resources, did not received copy. **Time Extended**

11-03-5

Sep 30, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of gallon of milk 51°f stored on the buffet line, less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill entire gallon of milk inside reach in freezer. Breakfast time 7am until 9:30am less than 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

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 dish machine three times not sanitizing properly 0ppm chlorine, Employee does not know how to check dish machine using the wrong test strips to check sanitizer quat ammonia. Recommend to use three component sink to wash, rinse and sanitize. **Warning**

22-41-4

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Spoke to operations Manager has no ideal about health policy for the employees, will call Human Resources. **Warning**

11-03-5

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no clean up of vomit procedure Operations Manager given a copy.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has old food debris left on the blade. **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips for checking concentration for dishmachine. **Warning**

16-37-1

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two employees working in the kitchen one certificate expired Jhon Silguero 7/25/2022 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

53B-13-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license 4/1/2025 posted on bulletin board in the kitchen, Manager received copy at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

50-09-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light underneath the door to the kitchen, recommend to provide threshold on bottom of door. **Warning**

35B-01-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown sugar not labeled Employee labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02D-01-5

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Feb 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board has red stains on the surface.

22-02-4

Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Observed interior of ice machine rust on the side panel.

14-34-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee using prep sink 2 compartment sink to scrape dishes, and wash spoke to Manager given correct procedures to wash, rinse and sanitizer in 3 compartment sink.

16-13-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hawthorn Suites Orlando / Lake Buena Vista last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hawthorn Suites Orlando / Lake Buena Vista on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hawthorn Suites Orlando / Lake Buena Vista?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hawthorn Suites Orlando / Lake Buena Vista.

How does Hawthorn Suites Orlando / Lake Buena Vista compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Hawthorn Suites Orlando / Lake Buena Vista most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Hawthorn Suites Orlando / Lake Buena Vista's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hawthorn Suites Orlando / Lake Buena Vista have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hawthorn Suites Orlando / Lake Buena Vista 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 Hawthorn Suites Orlando / Lake Buena Vista inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hawthorn Suites Orlando / Lake Buena Vista is inspected around two times per year on average.

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