El Palacio Buffet in Orlando
Last inspected:
7403 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32809El Palacio Buffet in Orlando has accumulated 691 violations across 53 inspections since 2016, averaging 13 violations per visit. The buffet was shut down three times for roach and fly activity. Between April and July 2025, the facility faced repeated emergency orders with multiple consecutive days of failed compliance callbacks, indicating active enforcement for ongoing sanitation violations. Food contact surfaces, ventilation, and hand washing account for the majority of cited violations.
Most recent closure: July 21, 2025 for roach & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Palacio Buffet in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages
This Facility
13.6
violations / inspection
13.6 violations per inspection
Orange County Avg
5.92
violations / inspection
5.92 county average
This Facility
3
emergency closures
3 closures
Orange County Avg
0.12
closures / facility
0.12 county average
El Palacio Buffet in Orlando: Emergency Closure History (3)
El Palacio Buffet in Orlando: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $2,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025045463 | $800.00 | Jun 9, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 4--2025056776 | $800.00 | Jul 21, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 4--2025032170 | $400.00 | Apr 7, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
El Palacio Buffet in Orlando: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. K class extinguisher at kitchen entrance.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. In chest freezer.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
El Palacio Buffet in Orlando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (57)
— 4 inspections45 violations · 30 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 15 inspections131 violations · 68 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 17 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections33 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections34 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 7 inspections48 violations · 39 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections33 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections29 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections43 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections32 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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El Palacio Buffet in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is El Palacio Buffet in Orlando under active enforcement?
- Records show 5 emergency order inspections between July 21, 2025 and July 25, 2025. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was El Palacio Buffet in Orlando last inspected?
- El Palacio Buffet in Orlando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was El Palacio Buffet in Orlando last shut down?
- El Palacio Buffet in Orlando was last shut down on July 21, 2025 for roach & fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at El Palacio Buffet in Orlando?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Palacio Buffet in Orlando are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has El Palacio Buffet in Orlando had?
- El Palacio Buffet in Orlando has had 57 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Palacio Buffet in Orlando find?
- El Palacio Buffet in Orlando was most recently inspected on May 26, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Palacio Buffet in Orlando ever been shut down?
- Yes, El Palacio Buffet in Orlando has been emergency-closed 3 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- 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.
- Has El Palacio Buffet in Orlando had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Palacio Buffet in Orlando has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has El Palacio Buffet in Orlando faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Palacio Buffet in Orlando has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,000.00 in fines.
- How much has El Palacio Buffet in Orlando been fined?
- El Palacio Buffet in Orlando has been fined a total of $2,000.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
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