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GRAND HOTEL ORLANDO

7825 UNIVERSAL BLVD, Orlando FL 32819 · 407.313.9999

Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats120
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5809113
Grade history
FEB 24
OCT 24
OCT 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Employee touching ready-to-eat food, bread, with their bare hands. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touching bread with bare hands. Employee corrected by washing hands and putting on glove.
High priority/09-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2023062784Aug 21, 2023Apr 2, 2024$320

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back room across from employee restrooms
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head. Operator cut milk tube on buffet area
Basic/25-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Box of plastic bowls stored on floor in dry storage
Basic/24-07-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Utensil for bread in buffet area
Basic/10-04-5
The state's own report →
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee returning from front line, not washing hands when needed. Educated on how important it is to hand wash.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back area across from employees break room near mop sink
Basic/22-20-5
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head. In front breakfast line
Basic/25-01-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Behind juice machine, operator moved
Basic/21-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Unused, unprotected place settings left on table with seated customers reused for other customers without cleaning them first. Utensils on top of toaster top and muffins area
Basic/24-04-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet in mop sink area
Basic/29-11-4
Nov 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Ceiling tile missing over mop sink.
Basic/36-36-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee touching ready-to-eat food, bread, with their bare hands. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touching bread with bare hands. Employee corrected by washing hands and putting on glove.
High priority/09-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test strip all expired.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Spoke to manager stored in locked office. Unable to show inspector.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ceiling tile missing over mop sink.
Basic/36-36-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in back area.
Basic/22-20-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in kitchen
Basic/32-12-5
Several Lights not functioning in dry stock room
Basic/36-62-4
Aug 21, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit May 19, 2023 · Manager expired . Yareli's Mendez 1/3/17 Serve safe Time Extended/Return visit Jul 19, 2023 · Manager signed up for test with webcam and she showed me the code. Time Extended/Return visit Aug 21, 2023 · At callback 8-21-23, still no manager certificate available. Admin Complaint
Light not functioning in dry storage room
Basic/36-62-4/Warning/Return visit May 19, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 19, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 21, 2023 · No employee available to show the kitchen per front staff. Admin Complaint
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind oven on kitchen
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit May 19, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 19, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 21, 2023 · No employee available to show the kitchen per front staff. Admin Complaint
Jul 19, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit May 19, 2023 · Manager expired . Yareli's Mendez 1/3/17 Serve safe Time Extended/Return visit Jul 19, 2023 · Manager signed up for test with webcam and she showed me the code. Time Extended
Light not functioning in dry storage room
Basic/36-62-4/Warning/Return visit May 19, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 19, 2023 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind oven on kitchen
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit May 19, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 19, 2023 · Time Extended

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.