Hilton Convention Ballrooms
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Hilton Convention Ballrooms stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 21, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Lake Buena Vista average 87, so Hilton Convention Ballrooms is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2026
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 can opener blade has dried food residue left on the surface.( banquet kitchen)
22-02-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed broccoli cut in the banquet kitchen not being washed prior to cutting, recommend Chef to find out if invoice is a pre washed product.
08B-39-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed large block of ice on the floor inside walk in freezer banquet kitchen.
14-69-4
82
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed two flying insects in the bakery kitchen Notify Supervisor on duty next routine inspection. Chef will notify current professional pest control service. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed terrible dented can tropical fruit salad in the middle stored on the storage shelves in the receiving storage room. Employee discarded **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black discoloration on the ceiling tiles in the chocolate room. (Bakery area)
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor tile in the bakery area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed Plastic floor mats very sticky in the butcher area.Chef notify cleaning service at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-73-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can next to hand wash sink located butcher area.
33-38-4
61
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one dent can whole fine roasted red peppers stored on the can rack inside dry storage room.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed two flying insects in the dry storage room near Japanese dressing. Notify Supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection. Chef notify current professional pest control service , on premises at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe on faucet two compartment sink. Engineering notify repaired at time of inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
29-11-4
70
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink has coffee stains inside, observed employee using to rinse out coffee basket. (Server side station)
31A-11-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty shelves in the walk in coolers throughout the banquet kitchen. Main prep kitchen walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty shelves inside reach in cooler in the banquet kitchen.
14-33-4
82
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board has yellow discoloration on the surface stored in the dishmachine room.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored on the shelve in the pot wash room. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees lunches stored on food inside walk in cooler ( dry storage room) Employee removed lunch box **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet pans stacked on the shelve in the banquet storage room.
24-08-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly stick stored directly above container of honey inside dry storage room. Chef removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed large ice build up inside reach in freezer used for ice cream (dry storage room)
14-69-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe not attached come a loose falling in the drain behind the steamer in banquet kitchen. Engineering notify at time of inspection.
29-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty shelves in walk in coolers throughout the banquet kitchen, Main prep kitchen walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
61
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can in the middle stored on the storage shelve in the bakery area. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer has food splashed on the top panel (bakery area)
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed mixer rust on the surface recommend Chef to notify engineering to resurface.
22-31-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed large build up of ice on the floor in the front area of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave oven has old food debris dried on the surface.(bakery area)
22-08-4
64
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -slicer has a light accumulation of food debris **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water underneath double door reach-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in produce walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -produce walk-in cooler
14-17-4
78
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer has old debris left on the slicer, Employee cleaned, **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling has mildew like growth on the ceiling (Store room walk in cooler)
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed purchasing walk in cooler floor drain has terrible slime like growth on the drain cover.
36-73-4
Basic - Packaged foods not properly protected from cuts when the case-overwrap is opened. Observed bag of tempura batter. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-35-4
78
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels provided for hand wash sink located in amenity room. Engineering notify at time of inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior door panel of the ice machine has peeling aluminum on the edge located in Main kitchen. Chef notify engineering at time of inspection.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles around the base board has come a loose from wall in the receiving walk in cooler. Chef notify engineering at time of inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
36-17-5
82
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hilton Convention Ballrooms last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hilton Convention Ballrooms on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hilton Convention Ballrooms?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hilton Convention Ballrooms.
How does Hilton Convention Ballrooms compare to other restaurants in Lake Buena Vista?
Hilton Convention Ballrooms most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Buena Vista average of 87.
Has Hilton Convention Ballrooms' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hilton Convention Ballrooms have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hilton Convention 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 Hilton Convention Ballrooms inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hilton Convention Ballrooms is inspected around three times per year on average.
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