Empire Ballroom in Lake Buena Vista

Last inspected:

1900 Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Overview

Empire Ballroom in Lake Buena Vista has 22 inspections on record between 2022 and March 2026, documenting 115 total violations, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection — at the Florida statewide average. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have included management awareness (3 citations in the most recent March 2026 inspection), consumer advisory failures (cited in 6 inspections), employee health reporting and policy violations (appearing in 4 inspections), chemical storage violations (3 citations in October 2025), food contact surface sanitation (cited in 3 inspections), and toxic substance control violations. The most recent inspection on March 12, 2026 found 3 high-priority management awareness violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
115Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Empire Ballroom in Lake Buena Vista: Comparison to Orange County Averages

This Facility 5.2 violations / inspection 5.2 violations per inspection
Orange County Avg 5.9 violations / inspection 5.9 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Orange County Avg 0.12 closures / facility 0.12 county average

Empire Ballroom in Lake Buena Vista: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Empire Ballroom in Lake Buena Vista: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Empire Ballroom in Lake Buena Vista last inspected?
Empire Ballroom in Lake Buena Vista was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Empire Ballroom in Lake Buena Vista?
The most frequently cited violations at Empire Ballroom in Lake Buena Vista are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Proper sewage disposal.
How many health inspections has Empire Ballroom in Lake Buena Vista had?
Empire Ballroom in Lake Buena Vista has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Empire Ballroom in Lake Buena Vista find?
Empire Ballroom in Lake Buena Vista was most recently inspected on March 12, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Empire Ballroom in Lake Buena Vista ever been shut down?
No, Empire Ballroom in Lake Buena Vista has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.

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