Plaza Ballroom
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Plaza Ballroom, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Lake Buena Vista average 87, so Plaza Ballroom trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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. Observed: Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked dish machine three times not sanitizing properly final rinse not reaching 160°f also wash cycle and prewash not able to read gauge. Spoke to Chef must set up three compartment sink to wash, rinse, sanitizer properly. Engineering Manager notify contacted technician from dish machine company immediately. Dishmachine technician from Eco label check the dishmachine element not working continually, changed to chemical chlorine 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-57-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed tuna ROP package unthawing inside walk in cooler overnight left from banquet.
01B-13-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna thawing inside walk in cooler in ROP package overnight left from a banquet per sous chef Issued a stop sale notice. Information given to operator on thawing vacuum packed fish,fish has to be completely removed from package before thawing.
06-09-1
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed two dish machine gauges cracked on the dish machine wash and pre washed, not working accurately recommend to change notify dish machine company. Spoke to engineer at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
16-38-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe underneath the three compartment sink. Engineering notify at time of inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
29-11-4
64
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer has food debris left on the surface
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided at hand wash sink located In the banquet kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
82
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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 milk and half half not date marked stored inside walk in cooler (banquet back house ) **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing located coffee station area.
36-36-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can for the hand wash sink located coffee break area.
33-38-4
82
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
45
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
43
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for hand wash sink located in the back prep kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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 pepper jack cheese not date marked stored inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer has old food debris dried on the back panel.( Banquet kitchen) Observed slicer blade has old food debris left on the surface.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed plastic containers stacked on the storage shelve broken, Sous Chef removed at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
14-16-4
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 on the shelve in the banquet kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed trash and debris on the kitchen floor near the skillet.
36-73-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer in the reach in cooler located in the server area. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease accumulation in the cabinet on the stove in the banquet kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on the floor near hand wash sink located in the front server area. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
52
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener has dried food debris left on the surface ( banquet kitchen)
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device for checking hot sanitizing dishmachine, Sous chef will notify dishmachine company.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water provided for hand wash sink located in banquet kitchen. Engineering notify found problem **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed terrible build on the interior panel of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the stove and interior oven has grease accumulation located in the banquet kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed three lights missing light shields in the dishmachine area, above storage shelve where plastic containers are stacked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil ripped used on the shelve underneath the prep table.
14-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed food debris inside 3 compartment sink.
16-07-4
58
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 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 block of cheddar cheese not date mark stored inside walk in cooler.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer has old food debris left on the slicer in the banquet kitchen. Employee cleaned at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed plastic containers used for hot sauce cracked containers stored in the server area. **Corrected On-Site**
14-16-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed molding underneath 3 compartment sink loose from the wall.
36-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed stove has old food debris dried on the surface, grease accumulation around the stove top grates.
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed two missing light shields located in the kitchen, above the storage shelves with plastic containers.
38-07-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet on the 3 compartment sink. (Banquet kitchen)
29-11-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Plaza Ballroom last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Plaza Ballroom on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Plaza Ballroom?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Plaza Ballroom.
How does Plaza Ballroom compare to other restaurants in Lake Buena Vista?
Plaza Ballroom most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Buena Vista average of 87.
Has Plaza Ballroom's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Plaza Ballroom have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Plaza Ballroom 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 Plaza Ballroom inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Plaza Ballroom is inspected around two times per year on average.
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