How many health inspections has HOUSE OF BLUES ORLANDO had?

HOUSE OF BLUES ORLANDO has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has HOUSE OF BLUES ORLANDO ever been shut down?

No, HOUSE OF BLUES ORLANDO has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at HOUSE OF BLUES ORLANDO?

The most frequently cited violations at HOUSE OF BLUES ORLANDO are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?

SEWAGE EXPOSURE: Improper sewage disposal creates risk of fecal contamination throughout the facility. Raw sewage contains billions of pathogens per liter including Norovirus, Hepatitis A, pathogenic E. coli, Campylobacter, and parasites. Sewage backup in food areas requires immediate closure and extensive decontamination. Groundwater contamination affects entire communities. All sewage and waste water must be disposed through approved sanitary sewer or private system. No direct connections between sewage lines and water supply. Grease traps must be maintained and cleaned regularly. Floor drains must function properly. Report sewage backups immediately and cease food operations until resolved.

HOUSE OF BLUES ORLANDO

1490 E BUENA VISTA DR, Lake Buena Vista, FL 328301000

Orange County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: HOUSE OF BLUES ORLANDO REST CO · License: SEA5808556

HOUSE OF BLUES ORLANDO in Lake Buena Vista, FL has 27 inspections on record with 181 total violations (6.7 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

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Data current as of April 16, 2025

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Apr 16, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Nov 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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