Best Western-universal Inn in Orlando

Last inspected:

5618 Vineland Road, Orlando, FL 32819

Part of: Best Western Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Best Western-Universal Inn in Orlando has been inspected 17 times since January 2022, accumulating 51 violations—nearly 10 times the statewide average of 5.2 per inspection. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have included handwashing procedure failures, shell stock handling violations, allergen awareness lapses, and improper food contact surface sanitation, with handwashing and allergen issues appearing repeatedly across multiple inspection years. A disciplinary action resulted in $320 in fines. The most recent inspection on June 2, 2025 found 6 violations including high-priority handwashing and allergen awareness failures and was followed by a call-back inspection on June 3, 2025 that resulted in compliance with no additional violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

17Inspections
51Violations
0Closures
$320in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Best Western-universal Inn in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages

This Facility 3 violations / inspection 3 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

Best Western-universal Inn in Orlando: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $320.00

Disciplinary action history for Best Western-universal Inn in Orlando
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
4--2017001779 $320.00 Nov 29, 2016 Miami (Doral)

Best Western-universal Inn in Orlando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)

— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections4 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

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

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

Best Western-universal Inn in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Best Western-universal Inn in Orlando last inspected?
Best Western-universal Inn in Orlando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 3, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Best Western-universal Inn in Orlando?
The most frequently cited violations at Best Western-universal Inn in Orlando are: Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils, Allergen awareness.
How many health inspections has Best Western-universal Inn in Orlando had?
Best Western-universal Inn in Orlando has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Best Western-universal Inn in Orlando find?
Best Western-universal Inn in Orlando was most recently inspected on June 3, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Best Western-universal Inn in Orlando ever been shut down?
No, Best Western-universal Inn in Orlando has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Best Western-universal Inn in Orlando faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Best Western-universal Inn in Orlando has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $320.00 in fines.
How much has Best Western-universal Inn in Orlando been fined?
Best Western-universal Inn in Orlando has been fined a total of $320.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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