Ritz Carlton Banquets

4012 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32837
Catering
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Ritz Carlton Banquets eight times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 13, 2026. 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 four violations per visit.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Ritz Carlton Banquets trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing faucet at dish wash area does not work
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spoon in hand washing sink at dish wash area **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
03G-50-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dry storage
24-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In kitchen
14-09-4
67
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by spices at cooks line Hand washing at hallway **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored bottom shelf of prep table **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lids at dry dish storage
14-38-4
82
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink located next to walk in cooler
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips
16-37-1
82
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef steak thawed (74F - Cold Holding) Operator stated that been out to thawed for 15 minutes and he did give it to the cook to cook it .
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Crushed tomato sauce can dented .
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator add it to the electronic menu . **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning. One out by the hoods .
36-62-4
61
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. - BB Lane date marked 12/5/
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - beef consume date marked 12/10 (46F - Cooling)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. - BB Lane date marked 12/5
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - Ansel waste line for testing drains into hand wash sink next to hood system **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - food handling employee wearing bracelets **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
41
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ; short rib (50F - Cold Holding), less than 4 hours. Placed in walk-in to cool. Previously outside of cooler.
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes in dish area
36-32-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in sugar. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pan in storage area. Manager added pan to wash. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Melons. Manager educated staff and they washed the melons. Educated staff, staff washed melons. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bags and drinks under prep table . Manager removed items. ELL phone on prep table. Staff removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at dish machine. Manager replaced cover. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
64
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 #10can of black beans
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over ready to eat margarine and pasteurized liquid yolks in the pastry shop walk in cooler.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On the splitter in banquet kitchen dish room **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Vegetable walk in cooler
14-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pastry shop walk in cooler shelves are soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed milk and heavy cream directly on the floor in vegetable banquet kitchen walk in cooler. Observed heavy cream directly on the floor in pastry shop walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Pastry shop walk in freezer is soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile by the entrance of the walk in cooler in Garde manger is in disrepair **Corrected On-Site**
36-32-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ritz Carlton Banquets last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ritz Carlton Banquets on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ritz Carlton Banquets?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ritz Carlton Banquets.

How does Ritz Carlton Banquets compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Ritz Carlton Banquets most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Ritz Carlton Banquets' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ritz Carlton Banquets have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ritz Carlton Banquets 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 Ritz Carlton Banquets inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ritz Carlton Banquets is inspected around two times per year on average.