Empire Buffet in Orlando
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5403 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32808Banyan City Buffet in Orlando has accumulated 77 violations across 7 inspections since August 2025, averaging 11 violations per inspection—more than double the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been frequent and recurring: proper hand and arm washing violations appeared in at least 4 separate inspections, consumer advisory violations in at least 3 inspections, allergen awareness violations in multiple inspections, and time-as-control violations across at least 3 inspections. A full complaint inspection on October 27, 2025 documented 57 violations including 8 high-priority findings and resulted in a Warning Issued disposition. A follow-up complaint inspection the next day (October 28) cited 51 violations with 7 high-priority findings; that inspection resulted in Call Back - Complied, indicating the facility corrected violations. Two subsequent complaint inspections in December 2025 found no violations. The most recent food-licensing inspection on March 30, 2026 documented 12 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Empire Buffet in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages
Empire Buffet in Orlando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (7)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections41 violations · 28 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 17 violations (13 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 19 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Empire Buffet in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Empire Buffet in Orlando last inspected?
- Empire Buffet in Orlando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Empire Buffet in Orlando?
- The most frequently cited violations at Empire Buffet in Orlando are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation, Proper sanitizing.
- How many health inspections has Empire Buffet in Orlando had?
- Empire Buffet in Orlando has had 7 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Empire Buffet in Orlando find?
- Empire Buffet in Orlando was most recently inspected on March 30, 2026 with 8 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Empire Buffet in Orlando ever been shut down?
- No, Empire Buffet in Orlando has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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