HYATT PLACE ORLANDO / LAKE BUENA VISTA
8688 PALM PKWY
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/20/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty shelves inside reach in cooler used for fruits. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Checked rusty shelves have not been replaced **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Checked rusty shelves have not been replaced inside reach in cooler used for fruits. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/12/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 02D-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed ham and cheese sandwiches served in the self service area, must properly labeled. Explained to General Manager at time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Observed ham and cheese and turkey sandwiches served in the self service area, must properly labeled. Explained to General Manager at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light bulb burned out underneath the hood system. Engineering replaced the light bulb **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Checked light bulb has not been replaced. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty shelves inside reach in cooler used for fruits. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Checked rusty shelves have not been replaced **Time Extended**
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no Food Manager Certification per General Manager has no Chef working in kitchen at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: New Chef working in restaurant has no proof provided for Food Management Certification will give operator 7 days to obtain. **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of Food Management certification, per General Manager no one is available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Observed no proof of Food Management certification, per General Manager no one is available. * New Chef working in the restaurant has no copy to provide for Food Management Certification will give operator 7 days. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/10/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
9
Basic
9
Total
21
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris dried on the top panel equipment has old food debris.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor and floor drains has old food debris, has bad odor in the drains. spoke to engineering Manager concerning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both vents on the ovens has terrible dust and grease accumulation.
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed ham and cheese sandwiches served in the self service area, must properly labeled. Explained to General Manager at time of inspection.
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light bulb burned out underneath the hood system. Engineering replaced the light bulb **Corrected On-Site**
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. No copy of last inspection, General Manager can not find.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old food debris left inside reach in cooler located in the back kitchen.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty shelves inside reach in cooler used for fruits.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic plates not inverted stored on the top shelve in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- 22-41-4: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 dish machine four times not sanitizing properly 0ppm chlorine located at the bar, recommend Engineering to notify current dish machine company. The operator will temporarily use the main kitchen dishmachine until repaired. **Warning**
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Checked dishmachine three times not sanitizing chlorine 0 ppm recommend Manager notify company, will use Main dishmachine to sanitize glasses from the front service area (bar) **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee returned from the Buffet line wearing gloves started to placed fruits on a plate, did not wash hands before food handling in the front service line.
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Manager has no knowledge of Big 6 foodborne illnesses
- 02C-03-5: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 provolone cheese not date marked stored inside reach in cooler.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trays stored inside hand wash sink located in the server station.
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no Food Manager Certification per General Manager has no Chef working in kitchen at time of inspection. **Warning**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of Food Management certification, per General Manager no one is available. **Warning**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips to check sanitizer in the three compartment sink.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided at hand wash sink located in the server area.
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory sign provided at the bar, reviewed menu per General Manager customers can request hamburger cooked medium rare. Consumer advisory sign given to operator . **Corrected On-Site**
- 08B-15-4:Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples stored on the buffet line not wrapped or utensil provided.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/10/2025 revealed 21 total violations (3 high priority, 9 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 7/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed old food debris on top panel of the dish machine.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed three ceiling tiles has mold like growth on the surface. **Corrected On-Site**
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license expired in 4/1/2024 displayed in the lobby bar.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle of water stored on the shelves in the kitchen.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the light has ice hanging from the light shield located in walk in cooler.
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light out inside walk in cooler.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Clean the bottom of reach in cooler and freeze in kitchen also main bar area.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed dinner napkins and plastic containers stored on the floor in the dry storage room.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic plates stored improperly on the counter, must be inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet on the 3 compartment not working properly.(bar area)
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed three cracked eggs stored in container located inside walk in cooler.
- 02C-03-5: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 almond milk not date marked stored inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board has yellow stains left on the surface.(bar area) **Repeat Violation**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for Hand wash sink located in main bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/16/2024 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).