Plaza Ballroom in Lake Buena Vista

Last inspected:

1905 Hotel Plaza Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Overview

Plaza Ballroom in Lake Buena Vista has been inspected 21 times since 2016, accumulating 139 violations—an average of 6.6 per inspection, significantly exceeding the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurring across multiple inspections, including handwashing procedure failures cited in at least 4 inspections (2024-07-22, 2024-03-08, 2023-07-07, and others), improper food contact surface sanitation appearing in 5 inspections, employee health policy violations documented in 3 inspections, and consumer advisory violations cited in nearly every recent inspection. Proper cooking temperature violations and chemical storage lapses have also appeared multiple times. The most recent inspection on January 15, 2026 identified 15 violations including two high-priority findings—management awareness and handwashing facilities—and was completed with no further action. A fire safety violation was documented in April 2018 for failure to provide a current boiler insurance inspector report and certificate.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
139Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

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

This Facility 6.6 violations / inspection 6.6 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

Plaza Ballroom in Lake Buena Vista: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Boiler certificate expired 3/17/2018 engineering notify

Plaza Ballroom in Lake Buena Vista: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

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

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Plaza Ballroom in Lake Buena Vista: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Plaza Ballroom in Lake Buena Vista last inspected?
Plaza Ballroom in Lake Buena Vista was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Plaza Ballroom in Lake Buena Vista?
The most frequently cited violations at Plaza Ballroom in Lake Buena Vista are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Plaza Ballroom in Lake Buena Vista had?
Plaza Ballroom in Lake Buena Vista has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Plaza Ballroom in Lake Buena Vista find?
Plaza Ballroom in Lake Buena Vista was most recently inspected on January 15, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Plaza Ballroom in Lake Buena Vista ever been shut down?
No, Plaza 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.
What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
Has Plaza Ballroom in Lake Buena Vista had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Plaza Ballroom in Lake Buena Vista has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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