Hyatt Place Orlando Universal
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Hyatt Place Orlando Universal 13 times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “water treatment device has not been inspected” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 134.0F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: New machine on order ETA 21 days **Time Extended**
22-57-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on sandwich top reach in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over three comp sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
74
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 134.0F **Warning**
22-57-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on sandwich top reach in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. For coffee station and ice machine installed 12/24 **Warning**
29-28-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over three comp sink **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Above chips on top of ice machine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the bar **Warning**
31B-04-4
61
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on sandwich top reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on sandwich top reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 149.8F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Part order on order and machine not in use **Time Extended**
22-56-4
82
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole shell eggs over washed vegetables in single door reach in college on the kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on sandwich top reach in cooler
22-02-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 149.8F **Warning**
22-56-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers in kitchen
25-06-4
67
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Not using **Time Extended**
22-57-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Rinse gauge - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: **Time Extended**
16-38-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Sprayer at dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
78
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on sandwich top reach in cooler on cooks line
22-02-4
Basic - Light not functioning over ice machine in back area **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
86
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Three Live, small flying insects by three compartment sink
35A-02-6
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Egg pan on buffet not fully protected under sneeze guard. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Square plastic cambro in sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Coffee machine 9/9/22 Maintenance replace during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under the three comp sink
29-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Outside of hood on cooks line
36-32-5
Basic - One Light not functioning over reach in double door freezer
36-62-4
52
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole shell eggs over liquids eggs in single door ready in next to dish washer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles hanging on shelf with single service items at the bar. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher Manager addressed **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Installed 2/18 **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On shelf above microwave in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich top cooler in kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
47
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Fruit compote/ ham and scrambled eggs not fully under sneeze guard on buffet line **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Whole,shell eggs over ready to eat fruit salad in reach in cooler next to merrychef ovens **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Behind the steam installed 2/27/18 **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - Clean silverware, whisks, and spatulas not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall by dish machine **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head in buffet room **Corrected On-Site**
25-01-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hyatt Place Orlando Universal last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hyatt Place Orlando Universal on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hyatt Place Orlando Universal?
Across the inspection record, “water treatment device has not been inspected” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hyatt Place Orlando Universal.
How does Hyatt Place Orlando Universal compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Hyatt Place Orlando Universal most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Hyatt Place Orlando Universal's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hyatt Place Orlando Universal have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hyatt Place Orlando Universal means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Hyatt Place Orlando Universal inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hyatt Place Orlando Universal is inspected around four times per year on average.
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