Rosen Vista Ballroom

8442 Palm Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32836
Catering
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Rosen Vista Ballroom has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 27, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up four times.

That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 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 sliced cheddar cheese not date marked stored inside walk in cooler overnight. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has old dried food left on the blade. Slicer used for lemons has old lemons seeds left on the surface. Slicer used for deli meats has old food stuck on the blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed glass stored inside hand wash sink, near the three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed plastic container cracked on both ends has flour stored inside.
14-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour removed from the bag stored in the plastic container not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of reach in cooler drawers has old chicken wings spilled on the surface. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored in basket on top of ice machine ( banquet , catering kitchen) **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
58
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of turkey sausage links 132°f stored inside warmer. Recommend to reheat product, Chef removed from warmer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature sliced american cheese 44°f stored on top panel of reach in cooler less than 3 hours Recommend Chef to quick chill cheese . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
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 dishmachine not sanitizing properly per Chef changed dishmachine from hot water sanitizing to chemical (chlorine not dispensing properly 0 ppm ) Chef notify dishmachine technician at time of inspection. Rechecked dishmachine at end of inspection 50 ppm chlorine technician readjusted the sanitizer hose. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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 sliced American cheese 44°f stored on the top panel reach in cooler per Chef less than 4 hours taken from the walk in cooler set up on cook line recommend to quick chill cheese, in the freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided for hand wash sink located in the server area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed back panel ice machine has mold like growth on the surface.(server area)
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee items stored inside reach in cooler with other food items ( server area)
40-06-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored stored inside walk in cooler mushrooms Chef covered at time of inspection.
08B-54-4
45
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Observed dishwasher handling soiled dishes, then changed to pick up clean plates wearing the same gloves did not wash hands after touching clean plates. Employee explained procedures while working in dish machine area. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed waffle batter on buffet line no time mark ,Chef placed time prepared 7am stored out on counter. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of milk 44°f stored in the reach in cooler (dispensing unit) on the buffet line stored less than 4 hours, recommend to remove stored in another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed one white cutting boards soiled has black discoloration left on the surface.(pizza station)
22-02-4
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 sliced cheese not date marked inside walk in cooler. Chef date mark 3/13 on the bag of cheese **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed transport cart stored in front of hand wash sink located near dish machine. Chef moved at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone and keys stored on the shelves near boxes of gloves. Employee removed at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed food stuck on plates after being wash in the dish machine.
16-48-4
43
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
78
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed one moldy strawberry in the package stored inside walk in cooler. Chef removed at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of deli turkey 51°f, deli ham 51°f less than 4 hours recommend Chef to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has dried food on the surface.(back banquet kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed transport cart stored in front of hand wash sink located near 3 comp sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided for hand wash sink near dish machine area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed lip stick stain on the coffees cup stored in the rack in server area.
16-48-4
52
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
47
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed chocolate chips and sprinklers unprotected on the buffet line stored near the waffle batter.
08B-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature cut melons 47°f cottage cheese 46°f stored on the buffet line per Manager product stored out at 7am checked 10:18 less than 4 hours, recommend to quick chill product or use smaller amount in the pan. Shredded cheese 45°f, Swiss cheese 46°f stored inside same reach in cooler on the top panel located on the cook line, Food removed from stored inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed waffle batter on the buffet line has no time mark in or out time per Manager discard after 4 hours.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has old dried food debris left on the surface( back prep kitchen)
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels provided for hand wash sink located in the banquet hallway also bar area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Checked sanitizer bucket has 0 ppm quat amm, rechecked sanitizer 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on the bottom of reach in cooler located on the cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open cup with juice stored inside walk in cooler. Manager discard juice at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored in storage rack not inverted banquet hallway.
24-05-4
43

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rosen Vista Ballroom last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rosen Vista Ballroom on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rosen Vista Ballroom?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rosen Vista Ballroom.

How does Rosen Vista Ballroom compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Rosen Vista Ballroom most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Rosen Vista Ballroom's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Rosen Vista Ballroom have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rosen Vista 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 Rosen Vista Ballroom inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rosen Vista Ballroom is inspected around two times per year on average.